On Tuesday, Paper Games issued a public apology on Chinese social platform Weibo, announcing that it has canceled the launch and further development of Ao Yin, a planned new male protagonist for its romance game Love and Deepspace. In its statement, the company said that from the very beginning of the project’s development, it had envisioned Love and Deepspace as an ever-evolving romance world that would continuously expand and offer players more diverse experiences. However, following a series of recent issues, the team has adjusted its plans, addressed the related content, and conducted a thorough internal review.
The developer admitted that it introduced Ao Yin before it was adequately prepared, acknowledging that the decision hurt players’ feelings and damaged their trust. The Love and Deepspace development team has decided to cancel both the launch and further development of the new male lead. No additional male protagonists will be introduced in the game’s future content plans, the team added. [TechNode reporting]