Ezra,

Your understanding of economics is not my problem, the fact is that you're trying to elude in your fantastical world is.... Money Talks. Consumers read up on reviews, in 3 days the 1 thing everyone will say is.

This
Launch
Failed
Again

You will see, mark my words, every major gaming news outlet trash this game and rate it low and the GUYS WITH THE MONEY (simplified it for you) are going to look at the CEO and say

"Do not spend another dime on this game. Do not make another version that is online for this game, and we may need to review even making another FF ever again-period."

QED. Money Talks.