KV Project's Blue Archive Flop Spawns "Project VK" Successor

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 group of fans has launched Project VK, a community-driven, non-profit game. On September 8th, the same day Project KV was shut down, Studio Vikundi announced their project on Twitter (X).

Their statement acknowledged Project KV's influence but emphasized their commitment to independent development: "While inspired by that project, our team will continue work without interruption. Studio Vikundi is dedicated to meeting your expectations."

Further clarifying their position, they stated: "Project VK is a non-profit indie game developed by passionate individuals. It's unrelated to Blue Archive or Project KV. Born from the disappointment surrounding 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 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 the game's art style, music, and core concept: a Japanese-style city inhabited by weapon-wielding female students.

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