Actually it is what some patreons want. I was a full patreon of the original and how DS handled the entire franchise is why I am not very willing to be a patreon for any game. I did not have a huge Erik issue as long as I had the option to remove him, which I did. A game with no Erik I am fine with that as well. DS hosed over his patreons in many ways... the game itself mostly suffers from grinding and pacing.No Eric, no game. Eric corrupting them is vital to the storyline. It's what patrons want