Blue Archive Fiasco Fuels "Project VK''s Rise

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-made game. On September 8th, the same day Project KV was shut down, Studio Vikundi announced its project on Twitter (X).

Their statement affirmed continued development, stating, "While inspired by that project, our team, as responsible adults, will proceed as planned. Studio Vikundi remains committed to exceeding your expectations."

Further posts emphasized the project's non-profit, independent nature, clarifying, "Our project is a non-profit indie game created by passionate individuals. It's unrelated to Blue Archive or Project KV. Born from the disappointment caused by Project KV's unprofessional conduct, we pledge a different approach. This project is entirely 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 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.

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