Blue Protocol

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DC Universe Online

Blue Protocol launched in 2023 with Bandai Namco and Amazon Games backing, generating initial interest as a new anime-styled MMORPG. However, player retention has struggled in both Japan and NA/EU, with declining trends post-launch and mixed reviews on content updates. As a persistent-world online RPG featuring large-scale multiplayer, it qualifies as an MMO, but current daily active players likely hover around 20,000 globally given the drop-off since release.

DC Universe Online is a well-known superhero MMORPG released in 2011 by Daybreak Game Company and originally Sony Online Entertainment, published by WB Games. As a free-to-play MMO with the DC Comics brand and long-term console/PC support, it has maintained a modest but consistent population. However, it is over a decade old and is now considered a niche title. Current DAP is likely in the 10,000–20,000 range, with occasional peaks during new updates or events.