Delevoler issued critically bugged patch

Question:

The game developer (the game Pixel Starships mmorpg) has released an update containing a critical error. It allows players who choose a particular game race to gain a significant advantage in the game. The developers promise to fix this error after the tournament, which takes place at the end of each month. Prizes for the tournament are very significant for the game - they can be earned only in the tournament or bought for real money. Thus, some players will be able to make money on a mistake in the game program. At the request of the players to fix this before the tournament, the developers refused, the opinion of the players is ignored.

Is there anything you can do?