Well, I'd say it is possible that CDV is busy testing one or several of their other published games at the same time, but I don't really know. While I admire their dedication to making sure that the games they publish are properly tested (if that is what it is; there have been reports to the exact opposite as well), I definetly think the faster way to go would be with private/public beta testing. Unfortunately, as things stand now, Larian's hands are tied waiting for CDV. I have nothing for Kudos for larian WRT to this game, I just think they may have gotten stuck with a below average publisher.
nothing to do but wait it out.