It took a while to get used to the new format. The PVP section is more competitive. The awards for gems and gold have increased. Better chance for engines and cards to upgrsde. Overall it can be expensive. I have invested 1800 dollars in 2 years and am still only mid level player. Costs about 5000 USD to get to grade everything. Except the best ship can not be purchased or won without 200 years of continuous play. 850 cards needed, 4 per year. Do the math.