Soul Tide Collab with Weapon Girl Sparks Outrage: Players Feel 'Cuckolded'

‘Soul Tide,’ a mobile game approaching its first anniversary, has maintained a loyal player base through its distinct art style and mechanics. The game is highly valued by its fans for its 'ML' focus—short for 'Master Love,' a community term for games where characters show absolute, exclusive devotion to the player.

However, a routine collaboration announcement sparked a massive controversy. The official team announced a crossover with 'Weapon Girl.' Because 'Weapon Girl' features a marriage system, 'Soul Tide' players—who prioritize character exclusivity—felt betrayed, viewing the prospect of their favorite characters entering another game’s marriage system as being 'cuckolded.' The community, especially on platforms like Baidu Tieba, is currently in a state of heated protest.

Community reactions are deeply divided. Some players argue that this is merely standard commercial collaboration and caution against over-interpreting the situation. Conversely, more radical fans believe this ignores the fundamental 'ML' appeal of the game. Whether the developers will implement a solution similar to past incidents in 'Azur Lane' remains to be seen.