I wouldn't say the game is dead but for some that haven't seen, one of the main developers of this game came out and said that the team making this game had a little fall out and they all decided to drop the game but after awhile of thinking he decided he will continue on with the game solo. So long story short I think updates will come eventually but I am sure with time this game will be up and running and if done well will be a top novel. There is also a discord server with his announcement of all that above^