I think it's pretty apparent now that they just refuse to admit that they don't want to let people get the weapons that easily because it means people will stop doing the content faster and therefore quit the game because there's nothing to do. I would argue though that there's quite a bit of other content besides primals to do at this point. And by the time these changes come (1.22) there will be even more content, and primal weapons may even be obsolete with the addition of AF weapons. So there's really no reason to delay us getting the weapons further.

Also would appreciate some clarity as to whether or not you will be able to obtain the weapons in 2.0 or if they are only available in the current version. If you can't obtain them in 2.0 then all the more reason to make it easier, as people will want them as a memento from the current version. Not to mention primal weapons will just become a vanity item in the future anyway as more powerful items are released.