The 'Reconstruction' Shutdown of Seven Stars: A promise of a better future met with player skepticism

Recently, the development team of the mobile game *Seven Stars* issued an official announcement: citing a change in operational strategy, the game would shut down on March 9, 2023, to undergo a 'reconstruction.' The announcement claims the separation is for a better future, promising that players will receive an equivalent amount of in-game currency upon the game's eventual relaunch, though all current player data—including character levels—will be wiped.

The community reacted with heavy sarcasm. Players noted that the game has been caught in a cycle of 'sit-ups' (a slang term used to describe games that constantly oscillate between shutting down and relaunching) ever since it launched. One user joked that this time, the game finally hit its head on the floor and won't be getting up again. Other veterans pointed out that even with the promise of future refunds, they are already suffering from 'PTSD' regarding the game's history, finding more entertainment in the absurd interviews of the producer than in the game itself.