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Is Blue Protocol a gacha game? Answered

Following the likes of Genshin Impact and Tower of Fantasy.
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Published: Dec 20, 2022 03:49 am

Blue Protocol is an anime-style MMORPG created by the Japanese gaming supergiant, Bandai Namco Entertainment. After being first announced well over two years, Blue Protocol seems to be finally making its debut into the MMO market imminently. The hype for the game is through the roof among MMO enthusiasts, who already rate it higher compared to other games of its genre.

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At first glance, the aesthetics of the game make it seem similar to games such as Genshin Impact and the newer Tower of Fantasy, but there are some noticeable differences between these games. While Genshin Impact and Tower of Fantasy work on gacha mechanics, can the same be said about Blue Protocol? Does it also focus on a gacha-style system?

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To the relief of many fans and players, Blue Protocol is completely free of any gacha-related mechanics. Since it is an MMO, Blue Protocol will feature a traditional MMORPG monetization system that includes focusing on their in-game cash shop that will feature a variety of skins and other cosmetics that are typical of most MMOs.

The game will also feature a battle pass system, which will add premium features to the game that will not influence gameplay but include unique cosmetics to the game not found otherwise. This is similar to the battle [ass system that games such as Sea of Thieves have. All of these features will add to the game’s monetization aspect without relying on gimmicky features like traditional gacha.

Since the game is not released yet, it is possible that a gacha system might be implemented in the future, but that is unlikely. Based on the data gathered via the beta versions that were previously out, it seems that Bandai Namco has no plans on adding a gacha system to the game either.

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If you’re interested in being a part of any future beta testing, Bandai Namco will also be conducting additional network tests soon. The catch here is that you need to be a part of the Japanese population to be involved in the network tests. Apart from this, your PC will also need to meet certain recommended requirements to be able to test the game in an optimal environment.

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700XT (8GB)
  • Memory: 16GB RAM
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Disk Space: 40GB minimum

If you fulfill these criteria, you can apply to be a part of the network test here. The network tests start on Jan. 14, 2023, and will last for two days thereafter.

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Anish Nair
Freelance gaming writer for Dot Esports. An avid gamer of 25 years with a soft spot for RPGs and strategy games. Esports writer for 2 years and a watcher for 12 years. Aspiring author. Dad to a host of animals. Usually found trying to climb ranks in Dota 2, plundering the seas in Sea of Thieves, hunting large monsters in Monster Hunter World, or mining rare minerals in Deep Rock Galactic.