Project VK: Successor to KV's Blue Archive Saga Unbeknownst

Project VK: A Community-Driven Successor Emerges from Project KV's Ashes

The swift cancellation of Project KV on September 8th sparked an immediate and passionate response from its fanbase. Within hours, a fan-made project, Project VK, was announced, demonstrating the community's dedication and desire to see a similar vision realized.

Studio Vikundi Takes the Reins

Studio Vikundi, the team behind Project VK, released a statement on Twitter (X) the same day as Project KV's cancellation. They acknowledged Project KV's influence while emphasizing Project VK's independent nature and commitment to ethical development practices. The studio stressed that Project VK is a non-profit, fan-created game, wholly original and respectful of existing copyrights, directly addressing concerns raised about Project KV's perceived plagiarism of Blue Archive. They vowed to avoid the unprofessional conduct that led to Project KV's downfall.

Project KV's abrupt cancellation followed intense online criticism regarding its striking similarities to Blue Archive, a game developed by some of Project KV's team members during their time at Nexon Games. Accusations of plagiarism encompassed the game's art style, music, and core concept: a city populated by female students wielding weapons in a Japanese aesthetic. Dynamis One, the developer of Project KV, announced the cancellation just a week after releasing its second teaser, apologizing for the controversy.

Project VK's emergence highlights the power of community engagement and the resilience of passionate gamers in the face of disappointment. The project represents a unique opportunity to witness a fan-driven endeavor unfold, offering a potentially compelling alternative to the abruptly terminated Project KV.