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Several factors contributed to this downfall. The game's content—heavily centered around diversity and political messaging—alienated many players who simply wanted fun gameplay. Additionally, the $40 price point, combined with a lack of initial hype and poor reception, made it an easy skip for consumers, especially with numerous other options available.
Unprofessionalism and Public Relations Blunders
Adding fuel to the fire, some developers engaged in unprofessional public comments, derogatorily referring to critics as "talentless freaks." Such responses only deepened negative perceptions of the game's community and corporate culture. As player counts have dwindled into the double digits, the game is on the verge of becoming entirely unplayable, with no meaningful matches to join.