Project KV's abrupt cancellation sparked an unexpected response: a fan-made game, Project VK, quickly rose from the ashes. Driven by community passion and a desire to avoid the controversies surrounding its predecessor, Project VK is a testament to the dedication of players.
From the Ashes of Project KV: A Community-Driven Successor
Studio Vikundi Emerges with Project VK
The day Project KV was canceled (September 8th), Studio Vikundi announced its own project, Project VK, on Twitter (X). Their statement addressed the situation directly, assuring fans that their development would continue uninterrupted. They emphasized that Project VK is a non-profit indie game, completely independent from Blue Archive and Project KV, and created by fans disillusioned with Project KV's development team and their perceived unprofessional conduct. The studio explicitly stated their commitment to ethical development and respect for existing copyrights, distancing themselves from the plagiarism allegations leveled against Project KV.
Project KV's cancellation followed intense online criticism over its striking similarities to Blue Archive, a game some of its developers had worked on at Nexon Games. Accusations of plagiarism encompassed various aspects, from art style and music to the core concept: a city populated by weapon-wielding female students. Just a week after releasing its second teaser, Dynamis One, the studio behind Project KV, announced its cancellation, apologizing for the controversy. For a comprehensive look at Project KV's downfall and the subsequent backlash, please see our related article [link to article].