We expected the number of players to decrease over time during the bear market. After all many players only play to make money not really try and take part in all the areas that the game has to offer. As the price of HIVE dropped the $ value of our tokens also dropped.
However during this time we dedicated ourselves to building our treasury and we are in a very strong position and it looks like we are on the cusp of alt season proper! If HIVE starts to climb in value then we will be able to start increasing the reward pools in the game and also buy back more tokens. This should encourage not only old players to return but hopefully new players to join.