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Infold Cancels Valko After Chinese Backlash, Launches 6.0

7/3/2026

Summary

Papergames Cancels Valko

Papergames and Infold announced on June 30 2026 that Valko, the sixth male love interest for Love and Deepspace, is cancelled.
The studios, citing Chinese fan backlash over the design and alleged Unit 731 references, will not add love interests and will launch version 6.0 with rewards and 30 free Deepspace Wishes.
The response includes a petition with 42,000 signatures, flower-and-candle protests at Infold’s Shanghai headquarters, and 31 million downloads and $1 billion in user spending.

Summary

Infold Faces Scrutiny

Infold Games admitted it released Valko before it was ready, citing internal missteps.
Future updates will expand the storylines of the five existing love interests—Xavier, Rafayel, Zayne, Sylus, and Caleb.
The game’s trailers “Chasing Night” and “The Tameless Game” were set to unlisted on YouTube, prompting global fans to label the cancellation false advertising.
Consumer-rights observers warn the incident could draw Chinese regulator scrutiny for deceptive marketing.

History

Historical Context

In 2000 China banned home consoles, and in 2004 the Ministry of Culture formed a committee to screen imported games for violations of the constitution, national security or social order. Those regulations have driven publishers to alter titles, and Infold’s 2026 cancellation of Valko after a 42,000-signature petition mirrors the earlier state-driven censorship, underscoring ongoing pressure on developers.

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Papergames Cancels Valko

Papergames and Infold announced on June 30 2026 that Valko, the sixth male love interest for Love and Deepspace, is cancelled.
The studios, citing Chinese fan backlash over the design and alleged Unit 731 references, will not add love interests and will launch version 6.0 with rewards and 30 free Deepspace Wishes.
The response includes a petition with 42,000 signatures, flower-and-candle protests at Infold’s Shanghai headquarters, and 31 million downloads and $1 billion in user spending.

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