As we closer to StormBlood, they're going to make it increasingly easier to gear up. Because we're in the "catch up" cycle. Everything after the raid patch is designed to help non raiders catch up to the raiders in gear levels. In a month, the gobdip will be available for the 3 void ark pennies and everybody will be able to get an i270 weapon effortlessly.

So it doesn't surprise me all that much. If Proto Ultima was a difficult fight, not many people would care to do it because there's already an easy way to get i270 accessories.