Amazon, Bandai Namco partner over release of ‘Blue Protocol’ in 2023

Amazon Games (AMZN) has a new publishing agreement with Bandai Namco Online (NCBDY) to bring "Blue Protocol," a multiplayer online action role-playing game featuring beautiful, anime-inspired art, to North America, Europe, South America, Australia, and New Zealand. "Blue Protocol" will be free to play, and will launch for PC, Xbox Series X/S (MSFT), and PlayStation 5 (SONY) in the second half of 2023, with a Closed Beta test on PC earlier in the year. "Blue Protocol is a beautifully crafted game; it’s like an anime come to life," said Christoph Hartmann, VP, Amazon Games. "Bandai Namco Online has created a world of the highest quality with a compelling story that will build community and immerse players in an action-packed adventure. As anime continues to rise in popularity globally, we look forward to bringing Blue Protocol to players in the West next year."