Another thing about the party building. I felt like just around every corner was another party member just jumping out of nowhere... literally to join the party. This could just be an easy excuse for early access but, I hope this changes. I would like a little time and exploration to find new party members. They just seem thrown at me.
All 8 party members have corrupted tadpoles and are survivors of the wrecked nautiloid, so unless they decide to add some non-origin companions you will meet all companions on the first map.