# Love and Deepspace backlash leads to new romance being canceled forever

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-30 20:05 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 2

## Executive Summary
Infold has permanently canceled the release of Valko, the sixth love interest in Love and Deepspace, following intense player backlash.

## Intelligence Brief
Infold has canceled the release of Valko, the sixth love interest for the gacha game Love and Deepspace. While some players expressed excitement for the character, others remained unimpressed, leading to a significant backlash.


Coverage from ixbt.games reports that some Chinese users employed threats and the use of cow dung to force the cancellation of the new hero. Other outlets including Polygon, Siliconera, and GosuGamers have detailed the decision to remove the romance option entirely.


Future developments depend on how Infold manages the remaining cast after the permanent cancellation of Valko.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who was the canceled character?
The canceled character was Valko, who was intended to be the game's sixth love interest.

### Why was the release canceled?
The cancellation followed a backlash from players, which ixbt.games reports included threats and the use of cow dung by Chinese users.

### Which company developed the game?
The game is developed by Infold.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Chinese, Love and Deepspace, Love Interest Valko, Infold Canceled Love and Deepspace

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ixbt.games | Chinese used cow dung and threats to force cancellation of new hero release in Love and Deepspace gacha | 2026-06-30 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxNU3EwTkJMWWRCUmRUUnI2b1lTdlgtVl9FSUY1TWhtcGpDdzlCclY4ME9oZmJZQ3I5anhzeExGVC1FMGhESDZaZmp2ZUVYQUYwSXpNeUVDZGJ4dWtFVGRJUlBMNXFRVkZlZTBRVkJyR29BX1BSN2RzYTB3WkR5RV81NVR3eEV1bVNONFU0eUQ2dl9jaHRMWld3N2s3YzlGdkYydXFRdVdpRTRoYVdqZ2RMVmFpdnZNNXJqYl9RaDRUR2s1cmZZUnRqNjR0NzJQekJnaDNhQmhjUnJORkFFdHFlOUlhc1JyMlE5ckHSAe8BQVVfeXFMUGJBZ2FJbE9xZVUxUW4xTUZxU0tJZmlucHp4OFlLa1BwMGRKWmI1M0t1X1JzUzA4OUJNdmViMF9WUGdNbHZiVFdaTEN3VzlJck43aG5iMnUxdjJVRUs4cnpaM2x5MzNoY29) |
| Siliconera | Infold Canceled Love and Deepspace 6th Love Interest Valko | 2026-06-30 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxNYVluVE9ubTR6bjNhcHhTMVpZMS1leFJ6UllUellWcnJqQjBNTUhZX05VTldGQzE2bTdHSmZ6NW9NXzhiT190M0FreUxXbW1NcFoxUFlSU2lxMGhyQWxuMDBKdXZhOHBuN3BDQkpsNmlhS0hnZDN2dUo3RGVyT3FmMHZFbC02ME85UUZ2YlBvaw?oc=5) |
| GosuGamers | Love and Deepspace players go feral for new Love Interest Valko online, but some remain unimpressed | 2026-06-30 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5AFBVV95cUxNalpJWEd2cGtxN0FjSmZiOHkyNmItZVJJVkE5Q0pZNHN0SXpoelBGZEFFNHl4N21uc1d1UnhkZzFfNDZVRGdWeG9NWnB6LUp4YlpMWjEzXy0wd3N4cVA3TlkyX1BWSnVrOEMzSmp0NjlnUV9tTVUyZ0IxQXZ1RzlTT0wtbmIxaTN4Q1l5Z1hWWGJtQ2o5X0dmOWhQQ0sxaVJEUUV2STc0U3ZaaDlIdmcwankyd0VZTjQwelQtb2ZMeV83WWRRNmhaSzFJVHllWmF0djgtT0NYcGUxVFdkejRQUUhFOGM?oc=5) |
| Polygon.com | Love and Deepspace backlash leads to new romance being canceled forever | 2026-06-30 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxNR0ttamlycFBMeXIwaFFiSUx6OGxEbTBDWGpaM0dRb3BGc1N0WFBobk1VM1Z0YXN1RGJabEVQZENxUEpnOEdtUDY1T3NmSGVSM1MtWVpOczhUTzZIeGJLR3ZMLWdfeTlCYkhVdTFtbUxyQkE3MTh4U2JjVzFDSmdHMUg0TjdfVkR5MlpmRWt3?oc=5) |

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