The article discusses the rising trend of live service game shutdowns, emphasizing how many publishers are struggling to find successful titles in a challenging market. A notable example is the MMORPG Blue Protocol, whose servers were recently taken down by Bandai Namco without ever launching in the West. The Japanese player community celebrated the game's end with a vibrant dance party, showcasing their dedication and creativity. This farewell event lasted several hours, reflecting the deep connection players had with the game, even amid its early demise.
More live service games are being killed than ever before at the moment, or at least it feels that way.
The result is shutdowns like MMORPG Blue Protocol saw earlier this week...before the game could even make it to the west.
Luckily, the game's hardcore Japanese playerbase was ready to see it off in fashion, with a huge dance party in a town square.
RIP, Blue Protocol. You lived a weird ass life, that's to be sure, and you'll not soon be forgotten by those who strutted and twirled.
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