Discover the inspiring story of how the cancellation of Project KV led to the birth of a fan-made game, Project VK. This non-profit project showcases the dedication and passion of the gaming community.
From the Ashes of Project KV’s Cancellation Rises a Fan-Made Game
Studio Vikundi Surfaces with Project VK
Fresh from the ashes of Project KV’s cancellation, fans have taken the initiative to launch Project VK, a community-driven, non-profit game. On September 8, the same day Project KV was discontinued, Studio Vikundi emerged on Twitter (X) with a statement addressing the situation.
The studio’s message was clear: "That particular project was indeed an inspiration behind our project. Despite the event, like how a group of responsible adults should, the development team will continue its work on the project as usual without any disruptions. The Studio Vikundi development team will continue our endeavor to meet your expectations."
"Our Project is a non-profit indie game created by dedicated individuals," the studio further elaborated. "It has no connection with Blue Archive or Project KV. Our project was initiated by fans who were disappointed in the Project KV team due to their unprofessional behaviors. Therefore, we promise we will not behave like they did. This project is entirely original and is not a copy of Blue Archive or Project KV; we respect and protect existing copyrights."
Project KV was abruptly canceled on September 8th, following significant online backlash over its striking resemblance to Blue Archive, a project some of its developers had previously worked on at Nexon Games. The allegations of plagiarism spanned the game’s aesthetics, music, and its central concept: a Japanese-style city filled with weapon-wielding female students.
Just a week after the release of its second teaser, Dynamis One took to Twitter (X) to announce the cancellation, expressing their apologies to fans for the controversy. For a deeper dive into Project KV’s cancellation and the ensuing backlash, check out our article below!
