Fans of the gacha game Love and Deepspace have launched a global campaign to bring back the cancelled character Valko. Actions include billboards, a boycott, and custom adult toys. The developer Infold Games has not commented publicly since the planned debut date.
Valko was set to become the sixth love interest in Love and Deepspace but was removed after backlash against the werewolf-themed character. Supporters have responded with coordinated efforts worldwide.
Billboards displaying messages such as #ValkoIsLoved and #BringValkoBack have appeared in locations including Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong. In New York a fan group hosted a Times Square meetup last week that featured a Valko cosplayer and video trucks.
The company XenoCat Artifacts in the United States is releasing a special color variant of its Wild Hearts adult toy modeled on Valko. Lead artist and CEO Erebos stated that the design aims to honor the character and that the team took a break from the game after the cancellation.
Fans have also donated more than ten thousand dollars to a New York wolf conservatory. A boycott of the game continues with no login activity encouraged until Valko returns or Infold Games issues a statement. Official English channels have remained silent since July 9.