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 emphasized their commitment to continuing development, stating: "While inspired by that project, our team will proceed as planned. We are a group of responsible adults dedicated to meeting your expectations."
Further clarifying, the studio added: "Project VK is a non-profit indie game created by passionate individuals. It is unrelated to Blue Archive or Project KV. Born from the disappointment of Project KV's unprofessional conduct, we pledge to uphold higher standards. This project is entirely original and respects all existing copyrights."
Project KV's cancellation on September 8th stemmed from significant online criticism regarding its striking similarity to Blue Archive, a game some of its developers previously 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, the developers of Project KV, announced the cancellation on Twitter (X), apologizing for the controversy. For a comprehensive overview of Project KV's cancellation and the subsequent backlash, please see our related article.
