New Drama: Megalink's Character Pool Controversy—Male Characters Removed from Gacha

During the beta test of *Megalink*, the inclusion of separate gacha pools for male and female characters sparked controversy. One male character in particular was both a major plot figure and an 'overpowered' (meta-defining) support unit, leading to persistent backlash from the player base.

Faced with intense criticism, the developers took drastic measures by removing the male characters from the gacha pool entirely. The community is divided; some applaud the 'decisive action' to curb the conflict, while others are baffled by the developer's strategy. Many wonder why they leaned into suggestive marketing, included male characters in the first place, and then deleted them—a series of erratic decisions that left the community questioning the game's direction.

In the heated discussions, players pointed out that the issue lies in the clash between character power levels and the target audience's expectations. Some compared it to force-feeding male characters into a 'waifu-only' game, which was bound to fail. Although the characters are gone from the gacha, players noted they remain in the story, leaving many skeptical about how the developers will manage this in the future.