Love and Deepspace just launched its Blade Runner 2049 crossover, but fans are more focused on who’s missing: Valko. Valko was the sixth love interest who was cancelled earlier this year after major backlash, especially from Chinese players. Valko was supposed to have a cyberpunk-style story, so fans think he would’ve been a perfect fit for a Blade Runner crossover.

Can someone please explain to me why this 731 number that's correlated to Xavier's World Underneath story, released in April 2026, was not the topic of controversy until now and how it relates to Valko's release? There is no doubt that number and the in-game story correlated to it is a heinous reference to WWII crimes and must be removed in its entirety. However, I am just confused what that has got to do with the release of a 6th love interest? If anything, shouldn't this topic have been presented to the government back in April rather than now?

Valkyries, please be careful with what we amplify right now. Many of us have noticed newly created or low-activity accounts suddenly posting very similar messages attacking Papergames, often repeating the same narratives and hashtags. We do not currently know who is behind these accounts, whether they are coordinated, or what their purpose is, so please don’t make accusations without evidence. But considering how much misinformation and organized-looking activity surrounded Valko’s cancellation, we should be cautious about allowing our anger and exhaustion to be redirected into someone else’s campaign. We have spent months clearing Valko’s name, supporting him, creating art, organizing projects, donating to good causes, and showing that he is loved. That is our cause. Please: • Don’t blindly repost suspicious accounts just because they criticize Papergames. • Don’t attack other games, companies, characters, fandoms, or countries. • Screenshot suspicious activity and preserve dates/account information instead of engaging with it. • Check sources before repeating serious allegations. • Keep our own messaging centered on Valko: his return, correcting misinformation about him, and asking for clear communication. We are understandably hurt and angry after everything that happened. That makes it even more important that nobody gets to weaponize those feelings or use Valkyries to amplify something we never agreed to support. Keep our message ours. Keep it about Valko. #ValkoIsLoved# #ValkoIsValuable# #ValkoIs6thLI# #BringBackValko# #NoValkoNoMoney#

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