Blue Archive fans manage to cancel a video game
On September 8, Dynamis One and Studio Alaya announced the cancellation of "Project KV," just a week after the release of its first trailer. All promotional materials related to the game have been removed from official platforms. "Project KV" had been pitched as a "nostalgic school action drama," and it was scheduled to be released in 2024.
The game's story was set in Kapila, known as the "City of Dorms", and followed a cast of young swordswomen, with the player taking on the role of their master. Key members of the development team included screenwriter Isakusan, art director DoReMi, and composer Mitsukiyo, who previously worked on Nexon Games' hit title, "Blue Archive."
The project had been anticipated since August 18, when its existence was hinted at, followed by a formal announcement and the reveal of the trailer on September 1. Despite being the first title from Dynamis One and Studio Alaya, "Project KV" generated great anticipation, due to the participation of the aforementioned creators who shared a background in "Blue Archive". In addition, similarities in the scenarios, such as the dormitory system and the students' auras, were noted, which increased the connection between the two games.
However, these similarities also became a source of controversy. In particular, among the "Blue Archive" gaming community in Japan and Korea, many began to worry about the future of "Project KV" and its relationship to Nexon's title. Some fans even speculated that the working name, "Project KV," referenced Kivotos, the main stage of "Blue Archive."
Rumors soon circulated, suggesting that some Nexon Games employees might have been recruited to work on the new project. Although these claims were not confirmed, tension between the two communities continued to grow. Finally, on September 8, Dynamis One announced that "Project KV" had been canceled and that all related material would be removed.
Following the announcement, social media was filled with comments from fans, expressing both surprise and disappointment. One user commented, "Huh? Did they really cancel it...?" while another simply wrote, "It's all over," reflecting the widespread confusion. The reaction of some was more forceful, blaming the critical voices within the "Blue Archive" community, which allegedly influenced the decision to cancel the game: "It was lost before it could see the light of day because of a group of fans with exaggerated opinions."
On the other hand, there were those who regretted the missed opportunity: "I was actually looking forward to it... but the Blue Archive community has always been somewhat complicated." There were even more philosophical comments, such as: "He could not have been born into this world... How sad." Other players expressed relief, fearing that the project might have made the situation worse: "I guess it's better that it was cancelled before it got worse." However, some couldn't help but question what really happened: "In the end, what was all this? I hope that at least the cancellation will stop the chaos."
Despite everything, the character design of the project was positively highlighted: "What a pity. The character design of 'Project KV' was very good. Although, considering the situation, it seems that it was inevitable." The cancellation of "Project KV" has left many players with more questions than answers, and has generated a lot of debate about the future of similar projects that share elements with already established titles.
Source: Otakomu
