Overview
- Papergames announced on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 that development of Valko is permanently canceled and the studio will introduce no additional love interests.
- The reversal followed a wave of angry reactions concentrated on Chinese social media, large drops in follower counts and reports of in-person protests at Papergames offices.
- To address player complaints, Papergames apologized, sent planned Valko event items to players for free, and will grant one Deepspace Wish per day for 30 days while Version 6.0 launches without Valko.
- Some global players who bought packs in expectation of Valko voiced disappointment and concern about spent money, and the community remains divided over the decision.
- The studio said it will refocus resources on the five existing leads and has outlined near-term story updates, including Rafayel content in July and main-story returns for Caleb and Sylus later this year, a move that could reshape future gacha release plans.