So about the next patch (1.17)

[Betelgeuzah]

we already know they arent in 1.17, we were told specificaly info on them was coming alongside 1.17

Yeah, info on them is to be released right before 1.17 hits.

It kinda sounds like... a patch teaser. He was originally planning to address companies "at the end of March" (original date for 1.17) but he pushed it back. Why would he push it back? Why is it so important to keep the launch of 1.17 and the info on companies so close together? Moreover, they have a "page dedicated to in-game companies coming up" in the near future as well. He isn't hyping this stuff right now for no reason.

Give me a break. Companies are coming, and my hat is not leaving my head.