For me, the story, the quest, and the characters are more important. And I like the way Larian writes, so I'm not worried.
Yes! I agree wholeheartedly. I'm sure they will do a wonderful job, and look forward to more characters/companions/content in future patches.
I am actually hoping the "beach surprise" is a new companion, and not a tentacled creepy brain.
I'm with you guys, but I can't help being disappointed that I won't get real reasons for a replay until the patch-after-next (at earliest). Time to start stalking the Steam DB page for a glimpse of patch 6.
I hope the beach surprise isn't Us. Not sure what else it could be, though - maybe
a miniature giant space hamster who needs us to find its pet ranger?
