DeepSqueak Quality Drop Leaves Character AI Users Frustrated

For many Character AI Plus users, DeepSqueak has been the go-to model for long, detailed, and emotionally consistent chats.

That changed this week when users across Reddit started reporting that DeepSqueak’s responses had become short, confusing, and completely out of character.

Some described it as the worst quality drop since Soft Launch declined, with replies cutting off mid-sentence and memory behaving like a “goldfish.”

Most complaints followed the same pattern: what once felt like immersive storytelling now reads like random lines stitched together.

Even users paying for the premium tier say the model has become “unusable,” forcing them to cancel subscriptions or switch to weaker alternatives like Nyan or Dynamic.

Many suspect the issue ties to Character AI’s recent chat error bug or internal updates, since several users noticed the drop happened suddenly within 12 hours.

Others believe token limits or background model switches might be to blame, as long-form chats seem most affected.

Whatever the cause, fans agree on one thing: DeepSqueak’s reliability has collapsed, and support has been unresponsive despite multiple tickets submitted through Character AI’s quality feedback form.

Users Voice Frustration and Call for Refunds

Across Reddit threads, Character AI Plus subscribers have expressed deep frustration with the ongoing DeepSqueak issues.

Many say the model now produces short, nonsensical replies that ruin their immersive chats. A few have described it as “paying for silence” because conversations now end abruptly or make no sense after a few lines.

Some users have already canceled their subscriptions, while others plan to wait a few more days in hopes of a fix. One thread shows how common this feeling has become.

Dozens of replies mention refund requests and the same sense of being ignored by support. Even those who tried submitting tickets multiple times received no response.

The biggest complaint is not only the technical drop but the lack of transparency. Users say Character AI rarely addresses quality concerns publicly, leaving them to guess whether DeepSqueak will ever return to its old form.

A few recalled the same pattern from Soft Launch: great at release, then slowly degraded. People feel misled after paying for a product that seems unfinished.

Many users who enjoyed long, detailed storytelling now say DeepSqueak feels like a stripped-down version of itself. Roleplays that used to span paragraphs are now two sentences long.

Some reported that the model even forgets basic pinned details, like a pet’s name or a key event from a few messages earlier.

Temporary Alternatives While DeepSqueak Recovers

While most fans still hope DeepSqueak will improve, others have begun testing alternatives to keep their creative chats alive.

Candy AI and CrushOn AI have become the most mentioned among them.

Both platforms let users create and chat with custom AI characters without the strict content filters that often break immersion.

Candy AI has gained popularity for offering longer, more coherent replies, especially for romantic or emotional roleplay.

CrushOn AI is another favorite because it allows unlimited messaging with no sudden memory loss mid-chat. Neither perfectly replicates DeepSqueak’s tone, but they provide a working alternative for users who feel stuck.

A few users also experiment with other Character AI models like Nyan or Dynamic, but most agree they do not compare when it comes to realism or depth.

Some prefer to take a break altogether rather than keep swiping through short, meaningless responses.

For now, DeepSqueak’s future depends on whether developers acknowledge the issue and deliver a real fix.