Onmyoji 'True Soul' System Controversy and Influencer Backlash

Onmyoji has been embroiled in controversy recently, ranging from claims of the developer using 'water armies' (paid trolls) to harass players, to issues with model aesthetics and overpriced merchandise. The latest 'True Soul' system, tested this week, has added fuel to the fire. This feature acts as a 'secondary awakening,' forcing players through tedious, RNG-heavy grinding for specific skill points. Players fear this is a blatant monetization scheme, similar to 'gacha games cutting a character's legs off just to sell them the crutches.' Despite widespread opposition, the developer seems determined to push it to live servers, driving many veterans to quit.

Meanwhile, a sub-plot involving 'Chifan' (KOLs taking under-the-table payments for favorable promotion) has emerged. A 1.5 million-follower influencer was caught using a script suspiciously aligned with the developer's official messaging. When confronted, the influencer ignored the conflict-of-interest allegations, opting instead to 'dox' and ridicule the critic while distracting the public with a giveaway raffle, leading to an explosion of negative feedback in their comment section.

Community sentiment remains at an all-time low. Regarding rumors of professional trolls being hired, users noted that the companies responsible have already been identified. The general consensus is one of deep cynicism: players feel that regardless of their feedback, the developers will proceed with whatever complex, time-consuming monetization methods they've planned.