{"id":1886,"date":"2026-07-08T21:05:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=1886"},"modified":"2026-07-08T21:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:05:24","slug":"fans-are-fighting-dirty-for-a-love-and-deepspace-character-who-was-never-even-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=1886","title":{"rendered":"Fans Are Fighting Dirty For A &#8216;Love And Deepspace&#8217; Character Who Was Never Even Released"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Mobile RPGs are more popular than ever. Games like <i>Road to Empress<\/i> and <i>Shining Nikki<\/i> are complete phenomena that have recently expanded beyond mainland China and into the rest of the world \u2014 and we might have <i>Genshin Impact<\/i> to thank for that.<\/p>\n<p>But while many log in casually to pass the time, for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/society\/world\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener \">millions<\/a> of others, these games are a source for rich storytelling and deep characters. This connection recently became clear after Infold Games\u2019 latest scandal: the new character named Valko. With fans divided on the issue, the Chinese development team has walked back the release of its newest character, and not everyone agrees with the decision.<\/p>\n<h3>Mobile roleplaying games, or RPGs, are more popular than ever before, and it\u2019s never been easier to find the perfect game that joins action and passion<\/h3>\n<p>Infold released <i>Love and Deepspace<\/i> in 2024, marketing it as the world\u2019s first massive 3D sci-fi otome RPG \u2014 and that marketing was, without a doubt, a success. With over 80 million downloads, the game has a dedicated player base that logs in daily to interact with its characters. It\u2019s an absolute financial powerhouse, closing in on $1 billion in global lifetime <a href=\"https:\/\/games.gg\/news\/love-and-deepspace-nears-1-billion-in-revenue\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">revenue<\/a>. It is no joke.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its passionate and dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/video-game-memes\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener \">player base<\/a>, every change is noticeable online. This time, it involved an unreleased character, Valko, who was supposed to be the game\u2019s sixth male protagonist and love interest. He was revealed in June 2026 and was expected to debut on July 9, 2026. However, after fans got their first glimpse of the character, Chinese players made it clear they didn\u2019t want him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock2-6a4e03893d00b__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock2-6a4e03893d00b__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock2-6a4e03893d00b__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock2-6a4e03893d00b__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock2-6a4e03893d00b__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" alt=\"Love and Deepspace RPG character in a mask, a new love interest for the Chinese RPG.\" title=\"Love and Deepspace RPG character in a mask, a new love interest for the Chinese RPG.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OO2fkRX84DU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Love and Deepspace \/ YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>One of the most popular games in this genre is Love and Deepspace, a Chinese RPG from Infold Games, with over 80 million downloads<\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"HMD2ULWWwAA5mIT-6a4dfe94373b7__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=HMD2ULWWwAA5mIT-6a4dfe94373b7__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=HMD2ULWWwAA5mIT-6a4dfe94373b7__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HMD2ULWWwAA5mIT-6a4dfe94373b7__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HMD2ULWWwAA5mIT-6a4dfe94373b7__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"4312\" alt=\"A letter to all players about the new love interest cancellation in Love and Deepspace, the Chinese RPG.\" title=\"A letter to all players about the new love interest cancellation in Love and Deepspace, the Chinese RPG.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Love_Deepspace\/status\/2071927369653485756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2071927369653485756%7Ctwgr%5Ecc5233ed48f67d469a0c129030968961f96a9354%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ign.com%2Farticles%2Flove-and-deepspace-cancels-new-wolfy-love-interest-valko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Love and Deepspace \/ X<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>But with power comes responsibility, and the game announced in June a new character that did not bode well with part of the player base<\/h3>\n<p>But this wasn\u2019t just a matter of people disliking the character\u2019s design, like many claimed. The player base had long been voicing its frustration over the game\u2019s neglect of its five existing love interests, with one of the original leads not appearing in a main story update for over 500 days. Many called Valko\u2019s introduction a blatant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/society\/economy-labor\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener \">\u201ccash grab.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Plus, there was also a political trigger, as the number used in the teaser lore \u2014 A-0713\u2014 was, by fans, a connection to Unit 731, the infamous Imperial Japanese <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebsco.com\/research-starters\/history\/unit-731\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">military<\/a> unit that ran horrible human experiments in WWII. Although the developer said there was no deeper meaning and that it was just a coincidence, it was still a major point of contention on Chinese social media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e415dc2511__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e415dc2511__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e415dc2511__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e415dc2511__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e415dc2511__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"932\" alt=\"Collage of images showing negative fan reaction to the new love interest in the Chinese RPG Love and Deepspace.\" title=\"Collage of images showing negative fan reaction to the new love interest in the Chinese RPG Love and Deepspace.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fextreme-chinese-players-send-cow-dung-funeral-v0-4bp99gvkv1ah1.jpg%3Fwidth%3D958%26format%3Dpjpg%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D2b201f9c01164d3f464c494b12bb4b540465cdc8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blueberryandvanilla \/ Reddit<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>This character is Valko, a full-blooded werewolf, with wolf ears, a tail, and fangs, which made him popular among Western fans, but not so much with Chinese ones<\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock3-6a4e038ad2ad8__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock3-6a4e038ad2ad8__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock3-6a4e038ad2ad8__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock3-6a4e038ad2ad8__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock3-6a4e038ad2ad8__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" alt=\"Close-up of the masked new love interest character from the Chinese RPG, Love and Deepspace.\" title=\"Close-up of the masked new love interest character from the Chinese RPG, Love and Deepspace.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OO2fkRX84DU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Love and Deepspace \/ YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><span data-aa-adunit=\"\/46481815\/bp.com_desktop_singlepost_bottom_728x90\" id=\"adverge-div-gpt-ad-1491844427478-6\"\/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>But it wasn\u2019t his design that caused controversy, but the fact that the other five male interests were neglected by the devs, which made fans see this release as a capitalist tactic<\/h3>\n<p>Their anger was so intense that some players even sent funeral flowers (chrysanthemums) and cow dung to the company\u2019s headquarters, ultimately leading Infold to withdraw from the massive BilibiliWorld 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gosugamers.net\/entertainment\/news\/78717-love-and-deepspace-valko-controversy-explained-why-the-new-love-interest-was-cancelled\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">convention<\/a> and cancel Valko\u2019s release. On the other side of the world, however, fans mourned him.<\/p>\n<p>They had long hoped for a new love interest who would finally fulfill many of their long-standing requests. Their disappointment became especially clear at anime <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/furry-convention-mother-brings-dog-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener \">conventions<\/a>, where some players even created altars dedicated to the character. \u201cIt felt like losing something we had all been looking forward to together,\u201d one fan said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock4-6a4e038c15782__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock4-6a4e038c15782__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock4-6a4e038c15782__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock4-6a4e038c15782__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock4-6a4e038c15782__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" alt=\"Love and Deepspace RPG character, the canceled new love interest, in a dynamic pose.\" title=\"Love and Deepspace RPG character, the canceled new love interest, in a dynamic pose.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OO2fkRX84DU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Love and Deepspace \/ YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>There was also a political tie regarding the character that many players didn\u2019t seem to let go of, and the backlash was so intense that the company decided to cancel his debut altogether<\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock7-6a4e0390b069d__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock7-6a4e0390b069d__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock7-6a4e0390b069d__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock7-6a4e0390b069d__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock7-6a4e0390b069d__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" alt=\"A character from the Chinese RPG Love and Deepspace jumping in front of a full moon, illustrating the game's setting.\" title=\"A character from the Chinese RPG Love and Deepspace jumping in front of a full moon, illustrating the game's setting.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OO2fkRX84DU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Love and Deepspace \/ YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Despite the decision being what many fans wanted, Western players had entirely different reactions, and they were already hoping to see more of Valko soon<\/h3>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"479\">Their excitement was clear. A <a href=\"https:\/\/iauoutreach.org\/rules-to-name-a-star\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">star<\/a> was named after Valko; some players donated to a wolf charity in China in his honor, since he\u2019s a werewolf, and fans in Malaysia and New York even paid for LED billboard slots to show his teaser footage. The world was buzzing with excitement, but it wasn\u2019t enough to overshadow the outrage shared by much of the player base.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"927\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/successfully-boycotted-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener \">backlash<\/a> also led to a petition calling for Valko\u2019s reinstatement, which gathered more than 229k signatures. Even that, however, wasn\u2019t enough to change Infold\u2019s mind. In a recent update posted on Love and Deepspace\u2019s official RedNote account, the company stated that the widespread attention \u201chas caused significant distress to all of our players\u201d and added that they would \u201cengage in serious self-reflection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><span data-aa-adunit=\"\/46481815\/bp.com_desktop_singleimage_bottom_728x90\" id=\"adverge-div-gpt-ad-1491844427478-3\"\/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock5-6a4e038da89ea__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock5-6a4e038da89ea__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock5-6a4e038da89ea__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock5-6a4e038da89ea__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock5-6a4e038da89ea__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" alt=\"Close-up of a Love and Deepspace RPG character with red hair and piercing eyes, a canceled love interest.\" title=\"Close-up of a Love and Deepspace RPG character with red hair and piercing eyes, a canceled love interest.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OO2fkRX84DU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Love and Deepspace \/ YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Already invested in his character, many started making shrines at conventions and even donating to wolf charities in Valko\u2019s name to show support for the character<\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock6-6a4e038f3f34a__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock6-6a4e038f3f34a__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock6-6a4e038f3f34a__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock6-6a4e038f3f34a__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock6-6a4e038f3f34a__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" alt=\"An intense portrait of the Love and Deepspace RPG character, a love interest with red hair and glowing eyes.\" title=\"An intense portrait of the Love and Deepspace RPG character, a love interest with red hair and glowing eyes.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OO2fkRX84DU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Love and Deepspace \/ YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>But not even a 229k signature petition seemed to be enough, as the release date was expected to be on July 9, and there is still no rectification letter from Infold<\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock10-6a4e05ffef818__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock10-6a4e05ffef818__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock10-6a4e05ffef818__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock10-6a4e05ffef818__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-stock10-6a4e05ffef818__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" alt=\"A softer image of the Love and Deepspace RPG character, a love interest with glasses and a fluffy companion.\" title=\"A softer image of the Love and Deepspace RPG character, a love interest with glasses and a fluffy companion.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BlVprTcFsow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Love and Deepspace \/ YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Instead, the company has once more apologized for the entire debacle regarding Valko, noticing the backlash they\u2019re receiving from many fans who hoped to have a new in-game character<\/h3>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"633\">This controversy isn\u2019t just staying within social media or gaming circles, however, which makes the situation even messier. The NPPA, the Chinese <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/society\/social-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\" staff-link\" rel=\"noopener \">government<\/a> agency that oversees video game licenses, has already gotten involved. After the controversy topped Weibo\u2019s trending charts, the country\u2019s equivalent of X (formerly Twitter), state media called for an investigation into the A-0731 \u201cEaster egg.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"633\">Naturally, this is a terrifying prospect for Infold. In the worst-case scenario, the studio could have its operating license revoked or even face a prolonged freeze on the game. That also explains why Infold would rather remove a character altogether than risk a government-mandated shutdown of a billion-dollar game, even if it means facing massive backlash.<\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e39f406640-png__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e39f406640-png__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e39f406640-png__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e39f406640-png__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e39f406640-png__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" alt=\"Screenshot of a petition supporting the Love and Deepspace RPG character as a love interest, with a frowning character.\" title=\"Screenshot of a petition supporting the Love and Deepspace RPG character as a love interest, with a frowning character.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipetitions.com\/p\/bring-back-valko-as-a-love-interest-as-it-was-intended\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">My Name \/ ipetitions.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As for fans, they\u2019ll continue to hope that Infold changes its mind about removing Valko and will do everything they can to advocate for a new love interest that better represents what they want to see in the game. But has this whole controversy been blown out of proportion by both sensitive Chinese players and passionate Western fans alike? Let us know what you think.<\/p>\n<h3>Cosplayers, artists, and fans all gathered at conventions and even fan-made events in hopes of making their efforts noticeable to the devs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e07a303d53__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e07a303d53__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e07a303d53__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e07a303d53__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e07a303d53__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"559\" alt=\"Fans protest the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest, Valko, at an event, displaying fan art on a tree.\" title=\"Fans protest the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest, Valko, at an event, displaying fan art on a tree.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NipahDUBS\/status\/2073932270319366199\/photo\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NipahDUBS \/ X<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e07a4b767f__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e07a4b767f__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e07a4b767f__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e07a4b767f__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e07a4b767f__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"837\" alt=\"A tree adorned with many notes and images, demonstrating fan support for the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest.\" title=\"A tree adorned with many notes and images, demonstrating fan support for the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DagFDhbmvSJ\/?__d=1Leilanna&amp;img_index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> kurinaaaaaa \/ Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e38d32d636__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e38d32d636__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e38d32d636__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e38d32d636__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate-6a4e38d32d636__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" alt=\"A close-up of images of Valko, the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest, arranged around a tree.\" title=\"A close-up of images of Valko, the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest, arranged around a tree.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/wolfiepips\/status\/2073479666237915336\/photo\/4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wolfiepips \/ X<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>The revolt, however, is most noticeable on social media, where many netizens are calling it \u201cconsumer fraud,\u201d after advertising the character and suddenly pulling him from the roster<\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2074264002621067320-png__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=2074264002621067320-png__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=2074264002621067320-png__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2074264002621067320-png__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2074264002621067320-png__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"1035\" alt=\"A social media post shows Valko, the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest, in a game, with a caption asking for him.\" title=\"A social media post shows Valko, the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest, in a game, with a caption asking for him.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/cultofthelamb\/status\/2074264002621067320?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cultofthelamb \/ X<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2074494393533476911-png__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=2074494393533476911-png__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=2074494393533476911-png__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2074494393533476911-png__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2074494393533476911-png__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"1306\" alt=\"A social media post featuring Valko, the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest, in a game and a plea to bring him back.\" title=\"A social media post featuring Valko, the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest, in a game and a plea to bring him back.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/poncle_vampire\/status\/2074494393533476911?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">poncle_vampire \/ X<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2072949165559361787-png__censored__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=2072949165559361787-png__censored__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=2072949165559361787-png__censored__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2072949165559361787-png__censored__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2072949165559361787-png__censored__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"1722\" alt=\"A collage of images showing the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest, Valko, with various global foods and flags.\" title=\"A collage of images showing the canceled Love and Deepspace love interest, Valko, with various global foods and flags.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/pttybby\/status\/2072949165559361787?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pttybby \/ X<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2071928951597916228-2-png__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=2071928951597916228-2-png__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" 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width=\"700\" height=\"348\" alt=\"A tweet from @Smashix3 expressing anger about the Love and Deepspace RPG canceling the new love interest, Valko.\" title=\"A tweet from @Smashix3 expressing anger about the Love and Deepspace RPG canceling the new love interest, Valko.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Smashix3\/status\/2071928951597916228?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Smashix3<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2071929100327915602-1-png__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=2071929100327915602-1-png__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=2071929100327915602-1-png__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2071929100327915602-1-png__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2071929100327915602-1-png__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"348\" alt=\"A tweet from @AdrieTherin suggesting Love and Deepspace keep Valko and release more content for other love interests.\" title=\"A tweet from @AdrieTherin suggesting Love and Deepspace keep Valko and release more content for other love interests.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AdrieTherin\/status\/2071929100327915602?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AdrieTherin<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2071932683999944955-1-png__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=2071932683999944955-1-png__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=2071932683999944955-1-png__700\" 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loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/paperlotus613\/status\/2071932683999944955?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">paperlotus613<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2071933056395403290-1-png__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=2071933056395403290-1-png__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=2071933056395403290-1-png__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2071933056395403290-1-png__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2071933056395403290-1-png__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"318\" alt=\"A tweet from @ValkosKnot with #giveusvalko, arguing Love and Deepspace is unfair to players by canceling the love interest.\" title=\"A tweet from @ValkosKnot with #giveusvalko, arguing Love and Deepspace is unfair to players by canceling the love interest.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ValkosKnot\/status\/2071933056395403290?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow 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8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2071932501610647826-png__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" alt=\"Screenshot of a tweet from a Love and Deepspace RPG fan expressing disappointment over the cancellation of a new love interest.\" title=\"Screenshot of a tweet from a Love and Deepspace RPG fan expressing disappointment over the cancellation of a new love interest.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ValkosKnot\/status\/2071932501610647826?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ValkosKnot<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" 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7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2071927742044467611-1-png__censored__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"287\" alt=\"Screenshot of a tweet from a Love and Deepspace RPG player criticizing the game for canceling a new love interest.\" title=\"Screenshot of a tweet from a Love and Deepspace RPG player criticizing the game for canceling a new love interest.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CitrusMeliae\/status\/2071927742044467611?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CitrusMeliae<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2071931013115330763-1-png__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=2071931013115330763-1-png__700.jpg\"><a 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src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2071931013115330763-1-png__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" alt=\"Screenshot of a tweet from a Love and Deepspace RPG fan questioning the cancellation of a new love interest.\" title=\"Screenshot of a tweet from a Love and Deepspace RPG fan questioning the cancellation of a new love interest.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/andais3dx\/status\/2071931013115330763?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">andais3dx<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2071930414466511347-1-png__censored__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=2071930414466511347-1-png__censored__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, 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Deepspace RPG player demanding the release of a new love interest.\" title=\"Screenshot of a tweet from a Love and Deepspace RPG player demanding the release of a new love interest.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/starsxav\/status\/2071930414466511347?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">starsxav<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2071928338856223068-2-png__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=2071928338856223068-2-png__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" 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title=\"Screenshot of a tweet from a Love and Deepspace RPG fan expressing frustration over the cancellation of a new love interest.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/_brekkersgf\/status\/2071928338856223068?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">_brekkersgf<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2071945121285714409-2-png__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?image_id=2071945121285714409-2-png__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"'Love And Deepspace\u2019, The Chinese RPG, Canceled New Love Interest After Fans Said He Was \u201cUgly\u201d\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/love-and-deepspace-valko-hate\/?media_id=2071945121285714409-2-png__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2071945121285714409-2-png__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2071945121285714409-2-png__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" alt=\"A screenshot of a tweet from Moon expressing disappointment in the Love And Deepspace RPG for canceling a new love interest.\" title=\"A screenshot of a tweet from Moon expressing disappointment in the Love And Deepspace RPG for canceling a new love 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