But if the inclusions do affect these paths, that meaning we'll need to replay through this content later on, then I'd go for releasing the inclusions first, as scheduled in option 1. Trying to minimize the number of 'invalid saves' was one of the main reasons why patrons voted for including the romanceable characters now, so it doesn't feel right to follow a different plan after been patiently waiting for 9 months. If we have waited so long, one more month doesn't make any substantial difference to me.
Anyway, there'll always be haters
