This is a terrible idea for them imo (definitely my opinion as a since launch player).
We dont need a cap increase, we need more modes to bring quality to the game and keep people playing. You have a ton of other things you can bring this game aside from characters no one asked for and more level farming.
What about Guilds/Clans (Wars, Tournaments), Sand box mode, Ship Racing mode for credits, Group with friends in a Raid Mode, Better Social interaction overall??
More of the same farming is NOT what I would call exciting. You should have higher priorities than this.
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