The sundering only happened ~12k years ago, that's some rapid evolution. :P

I have to admit I was surprised at Yoshi-P being so straightforward about Venat given that I read he cried multiple times during her post-trial cutscene. I do find it odd that The Plenty was their vision of the future of the Ancients had they stayed their course since between the likes of Hermes and Venat it would seem they'd never make it that far due to internal treachery. There was also no mention whatsoever of continued sacrifices to Zodiark having been a factor in her decision, maybe we can finally put that headcanon to rest?

I can only assume the Japanese audience had the same thoughts we did for them to try to communicate she's not a villain, just another Ancient who had power to abuse. The Q&A certainly didn't help matters as my most pessimistic views of her were confirmed. I was pleased that he agreed Emet's question to Meteion should also apply to Venat, what right did she have to determine whether they live or die? Plus that her post-Elpis cutscene speech was haughty.

Ultimately, it doesn't change how she was portrayed in EW. However, I'm comforted by the fact they didn't attempt the same gaslighting in the Q&A and were honest about her character and actions. Aside from that, I'm disappointed that they don't go into detail with the lore as much as the players do. There doesn't seem to be any point to deep diving lore when the writers and devs themselves stay on the surface level of it.