Love and Deepspace backlash leads to new romance being canceled forever
Developer caves to fan outrage over *Love and Deepspace*’s new character—permanently
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The brief
A new romance character, Valko, in the mobile gacha game *Love and Deepspace* has triggered a backlash so severe that developer Infold has canceled his release entirely. Reports from *ixbt.games* and *GosuGamers* describe coordinated protests, including threats and the use of cow dung as a symbolic protest tactic, though coverage does not specify the origin or scale of these actions.
Mainstream gaming outlets like *Polygon* and *Siliconera* confirm the cancellation, framing it as a direct response to player dissatisfaction. The backlash appears to stem from Valko’s design or narrative, though specifics remain unclear.
Some players, per *GosuGamers*, remain unimpressed even after the cancellation, suggesting deeper frustrations with the game’s direction. Future updates to *Love and Deepspace* may face heightened scrutiny, particularly regarding new character introductions or narrative changes.
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Who reported it (4)
- Chinese used cow dung and threats to force cancellation of new hero release in Love and Deepspace gacha ixbt.games · 45d ago
- Infold Canceled Love and Deepspace 6th Love Interest Valko Siliconera · 45d ago
- Love and Deepspace players go feral for new Love Interest Valko online, but some remain unimpressed GosuGamers · 45d ago
- Love and Deepspace backlash leads to new romance being canceled forever Polygon.com · 45d ago
Quick answers
Why was Valko canceled?
Coverage attributes the cancellation to widespread player backlash, including threats and symbolic protests (e.g., cow dung). The exact reasons for dissatisfaction—whether design, narrative, or other factors—are not detailed in the headlines.
Is this the first time a gacha game has canceled a character permanently?
According to the available reports, this appears to be an unprecedented move for *Love and Deepspace*, though similar cases of character delays or revisions have occurred in other gacha titles.
Will Valko return in the future?
Developer Infold has stated the character will not be released, with *Polygon* and *Siliconera* confirming the cancellation is final. No indications suggest a potential revival.
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