Instead of getting upset over "targetic systems strikes back: the sequel" we should be focusing on what is confirmed for 1.18, namely
  • Dungeons
  • Encampments
  • Initial Grand Companies
  • Intital Battle Changes

On top of this there will probably be a bunch more side quests, and most likely another targeting tweak (4th times the charm?) But the point is that 1.18 is going to be the biggest patch released for the game so far, and soon we will forget that 1.17b ever happened.