Project VK Emerges as "Blue Archive" Successor Amidst Controversy

Project KV's abrupt cancellation sparked an unexpected outcome: the birth of Project VK, a fan-made game. This article delves into the community-driven, non-profit project born from the ashes of controversy.

From Project KV's Demise, a Fan-Made Game Emerges

Studio Vikundi Unveils Project VK

Following Project KV's September 8th cancellation, Studio Vikundi announced Project VK, a community-driven, non-profit game. Their Twitter (X) statement addressed the situation directly: "While inspired by that project, our development continues uninterrupted. We are committed to meeting your expectations."

Studio Vikundi clarified in a subsequent post: "Project VK is a non-profit indie game, completely separate from Blue Archive and Project KV. Created by fans disappointed by Project KV's unprofessional conduct, we pledge a different approach. Our project is original and respects all existing copyrights."

Project KV's cancellation 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 visuals, music, and core concept—a Japanese-style city inhabited by weapon-wielding female students.

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