Ok, it seems the fighting system question is answered.
The german magazine Gamestar asked the fighting system question.
Original:Fan-Kritik und Feedback der Community sind Larian wichtig - aber zentrale Gameplay-Elemente wie das Kampfsystem sollen deswegen nicht geändert werden.
Translation:Fan criticism and feedback from the community are important to Larian - but central gameplay elements like the combat system should not be changed.
