I think it’s only fair for Lorian to provide further insight regarding how saved data and level caps will be managed as new content is introduced. I’d like to know if as new content is released (not meaning patches for bug fixes) I should expect to start from the beginning each time, or if my saved game data will available throughout the early access until the full release. This will greatly impact my play style throughout the early access.
Knowing which way this will be handled before hand will likely save players a lot of frustration and prevent an incredible amount of venting in the public forums.
I doubt even Larian knows exactly how the early access plays out. It will depend on what bugs they find or rule and balancing changes they need to make. If saves can continue with each new update will depend on what they have to change or fix. If everyone wants a different and more developed evil path and Larian decides that is a good thing to implement, then they may add it and it may break saves.
They can't come out and promise things XYZ are going to happen only to have to go back on their word when things don't work out that way.
