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Blue Protocol: Star Resonance Launches Globally as Early Reviews Skew Negative on Monetization and Performance

A Tencent-owned team revived the project following Bandai Namco’s shutdown of the original.

Overview

  • The free-to-play MMO is now available on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam and Epic with cross-play on a single mega-server across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania.
  • On day one it peaked at roughly 90,000 concurrent Steam users and ranked ninth on the platform, yet only 34% of reviews were positive, according to Destructoid’s snapshot.
  • Player reports highlight time-gated progression, frame-rate drops, numerous currencies, buggy cutscenes, and pay-to-win concerns, with performance complaints noted in Europe and other distant regions.
  • The reworked release emphasizes deep avatar creation and eight classes that each offer two distinct specializations for varied combat roles.
  • Monetization includes a costume gacha using Meowlux Wish Coins purchased with Rose Orbs, and the in-game code redemption feature is active but no promotional codes have been issued yet.