The mobile game Love and Deepspace encountered significant controversy following the announcement of character Valko, particularly among its Chinese player community. Fans raised concerns that the introduction prioritised a new character at the expense of established ones, and voiced objections to aspects of Valko's design and behaviour portrayed in promotional materials.

The dispute escalated dramatically when the developer Infold received physical threats, including packages containing cow manure and funeral wreaths sent to its offices. Chinese government officials subsequently initiated an investigation into the game, reportedly examining allegations that deleted game files contained references to historical wartime atrocities and reviewing sexually inappropriate elements in Valko's character presentation. The developer responded with apologetic statements but avoided specific acknowledgment of the underlying grievances fuelling the crisis.