This feels like the tipical: Let's get the future content or make exclusive ones paywalledIn our case, this is extremely unlikely. The auto-update feature is essential for the convenience of users, as it allows for quick bug fixes and the addition of new content to the game. Therefore, after testing, only patrons will be able to access our server.
Tbf if i wanted a way to update the game i prefer buying the game at steam instead this kind of thing. From what i see with this things on other games it's never a good way to go, maybe im wrong who knows. Anyways good luck with the game.