[New Drama] Reversal of Artist's Accusation: From Claiming Exploitation to Attacking the Community

Recently, a drama erupted within the community regarding an illustration controversy for 'Reverse: 1999'. Initially, an artist claimed on social media that the developer was exploiting them by underpaying for their work. The post went viral, garnering tens of thousands of reposts and shifting public opinion in the artist's favor.

However, the developer acted swiftly, labeling the accusations as rumors and threatening legal action. As the situation unfolded, the artist issued an apology on the afternoon of June 2nd. Just when it seemed the matter was resolved, the artist posted a tirade on June 3rd, launching an offensive generalized attack against the anime-game player base, calling them "dogs of the gacha gaming industry." This attempt to exploit sympathy only for it to backfire has left the community in shock.

Reacting to this reversal, users noted that the situation felt like a classic case of "online drama," mocking how such conflicts often turn into integrity crises for the artists themselves. Many players expressed relief that they had chosen to "sit on the fence" rather than taking sides prematurely.