Project KV's Blue Archive Scandal Leads to \"Project VK\" Successor Being Born

A Fan-Made Game Rises from the Ashes of Project KV's Cancellation

Studio Vikundi Unveils Project VK

Following the abrupt cancellation of Project KV, a dedicated community has launched Project VK, a non-profit, fan-driven game. On September 8th, the same day Project KV was shut down, Studio Vikundi announced their project on Twitter (X).

Their statement affirmed their commitment to the project, stating: "While inspired by a previous project, our development team remains dedicated and will continue working without interruption. Studio Vikundi aims to exceed your expectations."

Further clarifying their position, they emphasized: "Project VK is a non-profit indie game developed by passionate individuals. It's entirely unrelated to Blue Archive or Project KV. Born from the disappointment of Project KV's unprofessional conduct, we pledge a different approach. This project is original and respects all existing copyrights."

Project KV's cancellation on September 8th stemmed from significant online criticism regarding its striking similarities to Blue Archive, a game some of its developers worked on at Nexon Games. Accusations of plagiarism encompassed the game's art style, music, and core concept: a Japanese-style city inhabited by female students wielding weapons.

Only a week after its second teaser, Dynamis One announced the cancellation on Twitter (X), apologizing to fans for the controversy. For a comprehensive analysis of Project KV's cancellation and the subsequent backlash, please refer to our related article.