Well, adding new content is one thing... but there are basic problems with the game that should have been fixed before going gold.
The interface is horrible and slow/ unresponsive (and not just because of lag). The type is too small for my old eyes, extremely difficult to read all of the text. Convoluted trading system, making money is a painful process.
Ship controls are lame, its almost impossible to do a fly-by of other ships. At least EnB, when I beta tested that game, you could "fly" your ship somewhat.
The game is extraordinarily dull, its pretty, but it is soooo dull.