Unidentified hacker infiltrates Nexon game, sparking a 'Koyuki catastrophe' by repetitively placing their preferred anime character throughout the game, leading to 6 hours of immediate system reparations
In an unexpected turn of events, a hacker managed to cause a stir in Nexon's online RTS game, Blue Archive. Dubbed the "Koyuki Apocalypse", this incident has elicited a humorous response from some, finding the situation amusing.
The hacker, whose identity remains undisclosed, copied-pasted the same anime girl, Kurosaki Koyuki, over and over in the game. This resulted in Koyuki appearing in various parts of the game, replacing recruitment banners, the game's information page, and even spawning in the game's cafes.
Despite the chaos, the hacker's actions did not cause any significant harm to the game or its players. No serious data was lost during the incident, including players' accounts, game data, or payment information. Nexon confirmed that the hacker did not affect players' accounts, game data, or payment information.
The investigation into the incident has reached its final stage. Nexon pulled Blue Archive offline for six hours due to the hacker's actions, but the game is now back online. As a gesture of goodwill, Nexon will compensate players for the maintenance with various live-service items.
The "Koyuki apocalypse" has resulted in a tiny Koyuki, a character from the game, appearing in the hearts of many. The incident serves as a reminder that hacking online games is against the law and can result in trouble.
Harvey Randall, a freelance writer with a soft spot for RPGs, has covered the gaming industry extensively. He has worked for various gaming websites, including Techradar, The Escapist, Dicebreaker, The Gamer, Into the Spine, and PC Gamer. Despite his professional engagements, Randall also plays a shelf load of TTRPGs in his offline time.
While the hacker's motives for the incident are not explicitly stated, the incident is referred to as "extremely funny" by some. The humorous response to the incident has added an unexpected twist to what could have been a serious situation.
In conclusion, the "Koyuki apocalypse" has brought a unique flavour to the gaming world, demonstrating that even in the face of adversity, there can be a silver lining. As always, it is important to remember the importance of cybersecurity and the consequences of unauthorised actions.
