A random thought I had. Is it possible that we're seeing a swing from RTwP to TB, for whatever reason? I mean, DOS II sold extremely well, Solasta is turn based, The next Pathfinder game will have TB as an option from the word go, and PoE II added a TB option after launch. It's definitely suggestive of a trend towards TB games from RTwP ones in the RPG space, so why not make BG III follow the trend, especially since Larian has made successful TB games before now?
Lover of non-haughty elves and non-smutty lesbian romance "1404. I will not spoil the adventure's mandatory ambush by using the cheesy tactic of a "scout"." - From "Things Mr. Welch is no longer allowed to do in a (tabletop) RPG"
