In Rare Show of Hacking for Joy, Blue Archive Player Fills the World with Clones of Their Favourite Character

Last month, players of Nexon's tactical schoolgirl gacha fest Blue Archive were left reeling after discovering that their universe had been taken over by an unexpected invasion. The culprit? A rogue hacker who, in a bizarre display of enthusiasm, multiplied one of the game's recruitable characters to epic proportions.

For context, Koyukification refers to the phenomenon where Blue Archive's character Kurosaki Koyuki, a twin-tailed pinkhead with impressive natural code-breaking skills and a penchant for gambling, appeared in staggering numbers throughout the game. Cafes, arcades, and even the game's information page were overrun with duplicates of the character, each sporting her signature snaggle-toothed grin.

The sheer scale of the invasion was reminiscent of a scene from the cult classic film Being John Malkovich, but with a more...unsettling tone. It was as if the game had been hijacked by a mischievous 15-year-old armed with a light machine gun, leaving players to wonder how this nightmare had unfolded.

The hacking incident has left many questioning how such an unexpected event could occur within the confines of a video game. As reported by Automaton West, Nexon took immediate action to rectify the situation, temporarily shutting down the game and launching a thorough investigation into the breach.

According to Nexon's subsequent notice to players, the hacker had managed to break into the game's content delivery network (CDN) and manipulate the environment settings, redirecting them to an IP address in the Netherlands. While the changes only affected the client-side content display, leaving player accounts, game data, and payment information safe.

Nexon has since introduced new restrictions and countermeasures to prevent such incidents in the future, while also reporting the breach to the Korea Internet & Security Agency. As a token of apology, they've prepared a player compensation package consisting of in-game goodies.

But as the dust settles, one cannot help but wonder: is Blue Archive worth playing post-Koyukification? The answer, much like the hacker's motivations, remains unclear. However, with the game now back online and more robust security measures in place, players can once again embark on their adventures, sans the risk of encountering an army of Koyuki clones.

For those still curious about the experience, Nexon has released a trailer showcasing the aftermath of Koyukification – a world where school life takes a deadly turn, and everyone's packing enough firepower to clear out a Terminid nest. So, if you're feeling brave, take a look.

Trailer: Watch the aftermath of Koyukification in action

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