Love and Deepspace Launches Blade Runner Crossover as Fans Draw Parallels to Canceled Character Valko
At first glance the Love and Deepspace Blade Runner 2049 crossover is a cool, if unexpected, addition to the otome game's romantic universe, but it didn't take long for fans of the game to notice an uncomfortable parallel between one of the key storylines featuring the lead character's AI companion, Joi, and the cancelled Love and Deepspace character Valko.
The Love and Deepspace crossovers with Blade Runner 2049 have fans drawing parallels to a canceled character named Valko. In Blade Runner 2049, lead character K has a romantic relationship with an AI companion named Joi, but loses her when the emanator device she uses is destroyed. Similarly, Valko was supposed to be one of the game's key storylines, but was canceled just a week after his reveal due to controversy.
Fans noticed this uncomfortable parallel, commenting that Valko's fate mirrors K's loss of Joi. Valko was described as a tech CEO and hacker, making him a fitting character for a Blade Runner 2049 crossover. Despite the controversy, many fans remain hopeful Valko may make a return. Infold, the game's developer, has not commented on Valko since his cancellation.
The current crossovers run until November 5 and include free in-game rewards inspired by the film, likely part of a promotional campaign for Blade Runner 2099, set to launch on Amazon Prime on November 25.
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