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

Project KV's abrupt cancellation sparked a remarkable response: the birth of Project VK, a fan-made game. This non-profit endeavor showcases the power of community passion.

A Community Rises to Create Project VK

Studio Vikundi Emerges from the Ashes

Following Project KV's September 8th cancellation, Studio Vikundi announced Project VK, a community-driven, non-profit game. Their Twitter (X) statement acknowledged Project KV's influence while emphasizing their commitment to independent development.

The studio declared its project "a non-profit indie game created by dedicated individuals," completely separate from Blue Archive or Project KV. They directly addressed concerns about Project KV's controversies, promising a professional approach and original content, respecting all existing copyrights.

Project KV's cancellation stemmed from significant online criticism regarding its striking similarity 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 city inhabited by female students wielding weapons.

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