Building Four Blues
Four Blues is an anime-inspired pirate RPG in development at Melo Interactive. Work began with combat and traversal, then expanded into Devil Fruits, Haki, boats, swimming and the islands that connect them.
Melo acquired the project in 2025. The development work documented here includes interface changes, sound design and additional combat styles, alongside the systems needed to support quests and progression.
From systems to a playable world
Combat and movement provide the foundation. Bosses, quests, progression and encounters give players reasons to explore and return. Testing these systems together is part of preparing the game for a wider audience.
- Q2 2024
Development begins
Initial prototyping and concept development kicks off with core combat system work.
- Q1 2025
Core systems complete
Combat systems finalized after multiple reworks. Devil Fruits, Haki, boats, swimming, and islands built.
- Q2 2025
Melo acquisition
Fully acquired by Melo Interactive. UI overhaul, sound design, and new combat styles added.
- September 2026
Polishing and testing
All fundamental systems complete. Polishing gameplay and testing the release build.
- Q4 2026
Public release
Planned public release following polishing and testing.
Development status - September 7, 2026
All fundamental systems are complete. Four Blues is in polishing and testing, with public release planned for Q4 2026.