BLUE PROTOCOL Stream #17: Beyond Update Breakdown

The latest BLUE PROTOCOL Developer Stream #17 has just concluded, marking the game's first anniversary with a comprehensive update overview. While the highly anticipated global release date wasn’t announced, the stream covered an extensive list of changes and new content coming to the game from June to September in the "Beyond" update. Here’s a breakdown of all the key announcements and updates from the stream.

Beyond Update: June to September

New Content and Regions

• Chapter Six: The main storyline continues with Chapter Six, introducing players to the Kanani Forest, the hometown of Laala Forte. This chapter promises a more serious tone and features the new Ulra Village along with various new maps and dungeons.
• Level Cap Increase: Players can now reach level 80, and the new Class Action level G5 is unlocked, offering each class a new ability passive.

Quality of Life Improvements

• Camera and View Enhancements: A new setting allows players to make obstructive objects see-through, providing a clearer view of their character.
• Sitting Mechanics: New interactive sitting spots have been added in Aster Leads, allowing more freedom in how characters can sit and move.
• Weapon Visuals: Weapons will now display an aura based on the player's battle score, reflecting their progress and achievements.

Gameplay Adjustments and Events

• Gacha Events: New free gacha events will feature past outfits and guarantee a random outfit at 200 PS. Themed gacha events include ninja outfits and a wolf-like mount, along with related emotes.
• Fusion Material Drop Buff: An increase in fusion material drops needed for limit breaking, enhancing the gameplay experience.
• Season Pass Changes: Starting from Season 7, the season pass system will shift to a paid-only model, with significant changes to its duration and reward structure.

Class and Combat Enhancements

G5 Class Actions

• Egis Fighter: Perform a more powerful counter while sprinting, restoring the Shield gauge upon successful counters.
• Twin Striker: Execute a high-speed dash attack while sprinting, reducing damage taken and maintaining super armor.
• Blast Archer: Increase the range of healing abilities and apply auto-heal effects with a maxed BC charge.
• Spellcaster: Gain mobility during class actions and accumulate Angram Stacks to boost damage and elemental charge.
• Heavy Smasher: Perform a charging attack while sprinting or holding a backward input for a powerful Charge Shot.
• Blitz Lancer: Follow up a spear throw with a plunge attack that applies the green sigil.
• Beat Performer: Use tactical skills to create a buff area, offering various buffs depending on the skills used.

New Passive Abilities

• Egis Fighter: Reduce allies' aggro when successfully countering with the new passive Sentinel Shift.
• Twin Striker: Extend the combo gauge beyond the normal limit with the Limited Trigger passive.
• Blast Archer: Enhance healing capabilities and BC gauge charge with the Cure Extension passive.
• Spellcaster: Gain continuous EP recovery after perfect dodging with the Quick Illusion passive.
• Heavy Smasher: Reduce tactical skill cooldowns through Compression during quick reloads.
• Blitz Lancer: Apply a life-steal-like effect when consuming sigils with the Soulless Emblem passive.
• Beat Performer: Reduce tactical skill cooldowns by applying effects to multiple entities with the Groove Effect passive.

Weapon and Limit Break System

• Weapon Tiers: New weapon tiers replace the old special effects system, introducing powerful passive effects categorized into normal, rare, and legendary tiers.
• Limit Break Passives: Obtain significant stat boosts after maxing out your weapon’s limit break. Note that these passives are locked once the weapon reaches +5.

Upcoming Events and Future Content

• Valiant Arena: A new party play feature coming in June that offers cosmetics and exclusive rewards.
• War Gods Training Rounds: An endgame dungeon in July featuring special skills and weapon skins as rewards.
• Advanced Survey Plus Dungeons: Starting in July, these dungeons will drop the game's strongest weapons with monthly rotation to keep the content fresh.
• Flare Demi Drain Return: The popular event is scheduled to make a comeback in August.

This stream has set the stage for an exciting summer for BLUE PROTOCOL players. Whether you're looking forward to new dungeons, grinding for legendary weapons, or just enjoying the game's fresh content, there's plenty to explore. Stay tuned for more updates and let us know what you think of these changes!