Originally Posted by Topgoon
My larger issue is that while I'm happy for Larian to be playing with the combat system, they really aren't taking advantage of the EA to push out quick iterations, and let the fan base try and feedback on different things. The only combat related change I think we've received due to EA feedback has been surfaces. It's already been months since the release - realistically we could've tested multiple system by this time.
Larian has been open about some of the challenges they're facing. COVID has limited what they can do and they've had their offices flooded recently.

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I'm sure they wanted patch 4 out sooner but the holidays, COVID restrictions, and flooding will definitely slow things down.