Early access game developers who leave their games in perpetual beta for over a decade are essentially running a long-term scam on their loyal customers. These developers capitalize on the goodwill and enthusiasm of gamers who believe they're investing in a product that will eventually be completed. Instead, they collect revenue for years while delivering a fraction of what was promised, often with minimal updates and no clear roadmap to completion. It's a predatory practice that exploits the early access model's original purpose of funding development, turning it into a permanent revenue stream for unfinished products. What makes this particularly egregious is how these developers manipulate their community with vague promises of "coming soon" features that never materialize. They hide behind the "early access" label as a shield against criticism, while simultaneously marketing their games as if they're complete products. Ten years is more than enough time to develop a fully functio