Project KV's abrupt cancellation sparked a remarkable response: the birth of Project VK, a fan-made successor. Driven by community passion, this non-profit endeavor demonstrates the power of dedicated fans.

From the Canceled Project KV, a Community Rises

Studio Vikundi Unveils Project VK

Following the September 8th cancellation of Project KV, Studio Vikundi emerged on X (formerly Twitter) with a statement acknowledging the inspiration while emphasizing their commitment to independent development. The studio affirmed their continued work, promising to avoid the controversies surrounding Project KV.

Their statement clarified that Project VK is a non-profit, fan-created game with no affiliation to Blue Archive or Project KV. The developers explicitly stated their intention to uphold copyright and avoid the unprofessional conduct attributed to the Project KV team. Their project, they asserted, is entirely original.

Project KV's cancellation followed significant online criticism regarding its similarity 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 city inhabited by female students wielding weapons.

Only a week after releasing its second teaser, Dynamis One announced Project KV's cancellation, apologizing for the controversy. For a more in-depth look at Project KV's cancellation and the subsequent backlash, see our related article.