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Core Insights - The tactical shooting game "Delta Operation" has recently faced significant backlash from players due to changes made to a popular player-created mode called "Shared Prison" and rampant cheating issues, leading to a decline in trust and revenue [1][7][17] Player-Created Gameplay and Official Adjustments - "Delta Operation" attracted a large player base with its high-risk "Search, Fight, Evacuate" gameplay, where players developed a cooperative strategy called "Shared Prison" to reduce conflict and increase resource collection [3][4] - The official team announced adjustments to the game, citing unfair competition as the reason, which led to a massive backlash with over 560,000 negative comments from players [3][5] Revenue and Ranking Decline - Following the announcement of changes, the game's iOS revenue dropped significantly, with daily earnings falling from approximately $4.59 million to a low of $1.51 million, a decline of 67% [7][17] - The game's ranking on the iOS free chart also fell from 6th to around 26th within a short period, indicating a loss of player engagement and trust [7][18] Cheating Issues and Market Competition - The game has been plagued by cheating, with numerous shops selling cheats on platforms like Taobao and Xianyu, leading to a thriving underground market [8][10] - The official team has taken steps to combat cheating, including banning over 88,000 accounts and collaborating with law enforcement to shut down illegal operations [14][17] - The competitive landscape has intensified, with new entrants like NetEase's "Firefly Assault" and others launching campaigns that seem to mock "Delta Operation," further threatening its player base [18]