I think it was mostly Activision that pushed it to release as it is. I am sure that they have plenty more contend, such as the coming expansions, that could have been in the final release. I am sure that for the most part the extra missions and such we will see in the expansions were already for the most part done, but they were not set completely to launch upon release, thus the expansions so close to launch. Most of the time expansions take 6+ months to be seen, where this game already has 2 planned, one of which is only 3 months from release. Knowing Bungie, they would have held off longer if they were allowed, but they had a deadline and had to go with what they knew was solid and working. I don't mind paying more though, as I feel the game has amazing roots and can soar above almost anything if done right. I will get the first 2 expansions via the pass no doubt, and if I see things progress from them, I will certainly continue buying them until the time comes that there are none left. I think the gameplay is amazing despite the few flaws I see. And those flaws are constantly being addressed and worked on as much as possible from all I have seen thus far. Sure some thing might take longer than we would want, but the speed at which they address the issues and are speaking of making changes, it is a great deal of effort being shown. I will continue to hold faith in the future of the game until shown that there is no future remaining. I refuse to look at the bad so early in to the games life. It's like judging fries from a fast food location before you even get them. They could look stale and undercooked, but you can't know until you taste them. It could very well end up being the best you have ever experienced.