I mean, just look at the hags. The EA build was CLEARLY teasing about more hags living in the city and having some sort of secret society there (and if I rememer right their letters exchanged with Auntie are still there in the game currently). What we got on the other hand was Auntie Ethel going "Surprise, motherfuckers. It's me again".
Party control in Baldur's Gate 3 is a complete mess that begs to be addressed. SAY NO TO THE TOILET CHAIN