Love And Deepspace Cancels Its New Love Interest After Fan Backlash
Mobile otome game Love and Deepspace has canceled the introduction of Valko, a new love interest character, following significant fan backlash. Developer Papergames announced the addition shortly before reversing the decision in an official statement posted to the game’s social media channels.
In their statement, Papergames acknowledged the misstep, writing: “We recognize that we moved forward with the introduction of Valko before we were truly ready.” The developer apologized for letting down longtime players and failing to meet expectations for the character’s launch experience.
The backlash prompted immediate internal discussions and a complete reversal of plans. Papergames announced it will not introduce any additional love interests in future content updates. Instead, the studio plans to focus its development efforts on the five existing love interests already available in the game.
This decision reflects broader patterns in live-service gaming where developer responsiveness to community feedback can drive major strategic changes. Love and Deepspace is an action dating simulation game that focuses on romantic relationships as a core gameplay element. The swift cancellation of Valko suggests the community’s concerns about development readiness resonated significantly with studio leadership.