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

A Community-Driven Successor Emerges from the Ashes of Project KV

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 non-profit, community-driven game. Studio Vikundi, the team behind Project VK, issued a statement on Twitter (X) the same day Project KV was shut down.

The statement emphasized their commitment to continuing development, stating, "While inspired by the previous project, our team will proceed as planned, unaffected by recent events. We are committed to meeting your expectations."

Further clarifying their position, Studio Vikundi explained, "Project VK is a non-profit indie game developed by passionate individuals. It's entirely original and unrelated to Blue Archive or Project KV. Our project stemmed from the disappointment felt by fans regarding Project KV's unprofessional conduct. We are committed to a different approach, respecting all existing copyrights."

Project KV's cancellation followed 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 various aspects, from art style and music to the core concept: a Japanese-style city inhabited by female students wielding weapons.

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