CIG keep gathering cash, more every year, simply because they do offer a unique experience to gamer, now in Alpha state.
For sure it is not for everyone but also a good sign for official release, with way more players eager to play the final version.
CIG is also the single company offering to everyone the possibility to test the latest version of SC
several weeks per year for free, so each one can decide whether or not they want to join now or support a game with no competition what so ever.
True in 2020 and before, even more in 2021 with twice the contents, 3 more new gameplay and core tech implementation compared to the two last years!