Civilization V & Beyond Earth , Kerbal Space Program, tES IV : Oblivion.
I'm generally bored so I'm playing what ever mood hits.
Playing Elite but to come back, as in giving all my attention to it, will probably require some new mechanic with content. Maybe a War breaks out with Thargoids, 3rd Alien spicies and we would be in an actual war to hold the ground, or lose a system(s) as humanity. Or push them back colonize the system so supply line is shorter, and fight to keep the system safe while keep pushing. etc. etc. There are just boring old Humanity right now.
I don't know. There is kinda no point at current game. Since Cr. 's we are using almost = millions of $ , we can just retire and live like Kings even if you only have the basic sidewinder, that is roughly 30,000 Cr. = 30,000,000,000 $ ..... So yes I don't see the point of being a pilot.
Currently I want to convert one of the Class 4 Slots in my Anaconda as my personal quarters. And then hire some Imperial Interns(Slaves) to fly my ship and do trading. Heck they can take 1/10th the profits towards paying their debt
They'll be free after paying their dept. Once a week I'll just go grab a new Intern since they'll probably have no problem paying their dept flying an Anaconda.... (This won't bring me back btw
But still a possible game mechanic to add)
TL : DR Need a reason to play the game.