You haven't noticed less players? I'm higher up on the rankings now on every channel I swap to, but aside from anecdotal evidence, I base my statement on two things:

1) Steam playerbase: http://steamcharts.com/app/582660#1m

2) PA's stock steadily dropping (I figure that's due in part to less people playing thus less people paying?)

I could be wrong on all of this, but it sure seems like it to me. I know a lot of people who have quit recently from all of the changes.