In a galaxy far, far away, a group of five charming gentlemen with a combined 30-pack of abs invite you on an interstellar adventure in the upcoming 2nd Anniversary Celebration update for the otome ARPG, Love and Deepspace. This wildly popular gacha game, boasting over 50 million downloads, will be rolling out Version 5.0 on December 31, just in time for you to kick off 2026 while being affectionately called “kitten” by your captivating kidnapper.
The aforementioned kidnapper, Sylus, alongside stepbrother Caleb, dubious Dr. Zayne, merman Rafayel, and fallen star Xavier, are all set to woo you, likely with some steamy dialogue reminiscent of a certain space opera. As the teaser trailer for Version 5.0 states, “In Cosmic Year 1, humanity, amid the boundless cosmos, established a home in the Alore Galaxy. Thus, the Cosmic Empire was born.”
Mark your calendars—Version 5.0 [2nd Anniversary Celebration] launches on December 31. Don’t miss the Special Program coming soon! Follow @Love_Deepspace and repost with the hashtag #LADS2ndAnniversary for a chance to win $50 (five winners). The teaser continues, reminding us that, “In Cosmic Year 128, power was divided, and factions stirred. The Empire’s rebels migrated to the Neezir Galaxy and founded the Glory Federation. For hundreds of years, the Empire and the Federation stood in opposition.”
As the developer Infold promises, you’ll soon ascend to the role of Empress of the Cosmic Empire while navigating thrilling space battles in the blueberry galaxy. An intriguing tagline reads, “Before a Dominant Will, Even the Cosmos Bows.” Based on a popular ongoing event where Caleb lets you explore his bare chest while cooking bacon, it’s safe to assume “Cosmos” might have a more playful meaning than you’d expect.
Fans are buzzing with excitement on Twitter, aptly demonstrated by one post that garnered over 1,000 likes: “I’m ready!” Prepare for more juicy details during a livestream on December 26 on the Love and Deepspace YouTube channel, where we’ll dive deeper into what this update has in store.