Alexander(Normal) needs to be on the level of difficulty similar to Final Coil and Savage needs to be the mode to go all out for the most dedicated hardcore players. Right now Normal is a joke and broke balance and made midcore content pretty much non-existent. Right now the game is slam your head on the keyboard easy or over the top hard. I thought at first Normal was to be that balance, but apparently SE gave in to people wanting a hold my hand baby story mode. Sorry, this is a video game, accept the challenge, deal with the hardships. If you can't, then wait for the echo buff and better gear.

Also yes, Normal and Savage can both come at once, I don't think it makes a difference at the end of the day.