MSQ

[linayar]

There wouldn't be anything stopping you from doing the MSQ if it's optional, all it would really do is not force people who aren't interested in it to play it.
Hell none of the content I like is featured in the MSQ, it just unlocks after I reach a certain point.

Nah, by keeping it mandatory, it keeps it a priority in the mind of the devs. Optional content can be treated optionally, like them delaying Ultimate. It's a slippery slope that I don't want the devs to get into, no shortcuts (outside of paid auto complete), no disconnect between the story, no potential bug by making it optional, etc.