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

Their statement emphasized their commitment to the project, stating, "While inspired by [Project KV], our development team will proceed as planned, unaffected by recent events. We aim to exceed your expectations." They further clarified, "Project VK is a non-profit indie game created by passionate individuals. It's entirely original and unrelated to Blue Archive or Project KV. We are committed to ethical practices and respect all existing copyrights."

Project KV's cancellation stemmed from significant online criticism regarding its close resemblance to Blue Archive, a game some of its developers previously 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.

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