The update from March 26, 2026, is, bluntly speaking, a terrible decision and one of the worst changes you could have made.

Here is why:

The circles around pirate cities are a death sentence for traders. This is not good design. It punishes weaker players, drives people away, and damages player retention. I was boarded and lost items simply because I looked away for a few seconds. Pirates are abusing this system to prey on weaker players, and your update is enabling exactly that. It is a terrible mechanic, and it feels absolutely ridiculous.

Why does everything always have to be adjusted in favor of pirates? Why are PvE and trading players constantly treated like they do not matter? You should start supporting the players who actually keep this side of the game alive. Here is a simple prediction: if you continue with updates like this, you are going to lose a huge number of players. Many of them. Is that really what you want?

You should listen to the broader player base, not just the PvP crowd. PvP players are not the majority, and balancing the game around them while ignoring everyone else is a serious mistake.

On top of that, the trade union still feels neglected. Where is the real support for it? Where is the actual development? A 50% bonus for faction flags is not meaningful progress. That is not some impressive feature. It is weak, lazy, and nowhere near enough.

The forts are another example of poor design choices. They feel artificially inflated for no good reason. What is the point of making them more tedious instead of more enjoyable? Have you simply run out of ideas? Because right now, the forts are not fun anymore. They feel bloated, forced, and badly thought out.

There is far too much pointless nonsense being added while core problems remain ignored. From a player perspective, it honestly looks like you are programming random garbage instead of improving the actual game experience.

I will watch this situation for a few more weeks. If nothing changes, I will abandon this account and move on to other games, and I will not be the only one. Other players will leave with me.

At this point, your updates give the impression that you are actively trying to lose both players and money, because that is exactly what this direction will achieve.

The update from March 26, 2026, is, bluntly speaking, a terrible decision and one of the worst changes you could have made. Here is why: The circles around pirate cities are a death sentence for traders. This is not good design. It punishes weaker players, drives people away, and damages player retention. I was boarded and lost items simply because I looked away for a few seconds. Pirates are abusing this system to prey on weaker players, and your update is enabling exactly that. It is a terrible mechanic, and it feels absolutely ridiculous. Why does everything always have to be adjusted in favor of pirates? Why are PvE and trading players constantly treated like they do not matter? You should start supporting the players who actually keep this side of the game alive. Here is a simple prediction: if you continue with updates like this, you are going to lose a huge number of players. Many of them. Is that really what you want? You should listen to the broader player base, not just the PvP crowd. PvP players are not the majority, and balancing the game around them while ignoring everyone else is a serious mistake. On top of that, the trade union still feels neglected. Where is the real support for it? Where is the actual development? A 50% bonus for faction flags is not meaningful progress. That is not some impressive feature. It is weak, lazy, and nowhere near enough. The forts are another example of poor design choices. They feel artificially inflated for no good reason. What is the point of making them more tedious instead of more enjoyable? Have you simply run out of ideas? Because right now, the forts are not fun anymore. They feel bloated, forced, and badly thought out. There is far too much pointless nonsense being added while core problems remain ignored. From a player perspective, it honestly looks like you are programming random garbage instead of improving the actual game experience. I will watch this situation for a few more weeks. If nothing changes, I will abandon this account and move on to other games, and I will not be the only one. Other players will leave with me. At this point, your updates give the impression that you are actively trying to lose both players and money, because that is exactly what this direction will achieve.