Thanks for the write up.
From what I've read (and seen by myself) "launch" does have "rushed" vibes to it. Top of mind example - and a very minor thing - no Dragonborn Guardian.
And your comments dovetail with others - I've been putting off finishing the game and am stalling in Act2 waiting for the game to be finished, as I know that the endings in August are slightly different than today, and will change in the future as well ...