KV Blue Archive Scandal Sparks VK Successor

Project KV's abrupt cancellation sparked an unexpected response: the birth of Project VK, a fan-made game. This community-driven initiative, detailed below, showcases the passion and dedication of players.

From the Ruins of Project KV: A Fan-Made Successor Emerges

Studio Vikundi Unveils Project VK

Following Project KV's September 8th cancellation, Studio Vikundi announced Project VK, a non-profit game developed by the community. Their Twitter (X) statement addressed the situation directly: "While inspired by that project, our team remains committed to development, unaffected by recent events. We aim to exceed your expectations."

Further clarifying, Studio Vikundi emphasized: "Project VK is a non-profit indie game, completely independent of Blue Archive and Project KV. Born from the disappointment surrounding Project KV's unprofessional conduct, we're dedicated to a different approach. Our project is original and respects all existing copyrights."

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

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