If you really want a DRM free version, wait a few weeks/months. Without a platform like Steam (or GOG Galaxy) fast patching is a chore. I don't mind a Steam-free version but I just seems not reasonable to me atm neither for Larian nor the customers. Once Larian switched from daily updates to weekly or monthly updates a Steam-free version makes sense for those who want it. That's just modern PC game development. Constant iteration.
@Stargazer
You can exaggerate everything. Using Steam is not more insecure than using a normal browser (like you e.g. need for GOG). I would say that using a browser is even a higher risk than using Steam...
