I took it as the opposite. The end of update pidgeon pretty much expresses that this update and the coming content is a result of him focusing on the story he wanted to write without considering what other people were wanting him to do.
How did you arrive at this conclusion? He explicitly mentioned that he would speed up events due to the numerous complaints, indicating that he originally intended for a slower approach. With this update, it has become evident that many players are more interested in aligning the game with his previous games rather than supporting his envisioned direction.
Let's maintain objectivity. Before this update, the story was meticulously crafted, progressing step by step, with each action eliciting somewhat understandable reactions. However, in this update, separate interactions are haphazardly thrown together without a clear conclusion. The quantity and impact of the scenes in this update are typically seen in endgame content.
I speculate that moving forward, he may hasten to complete the game, potentially cutting some material he originally intended, or, in the worst-case scenario, abandoning the game after the break.
Just to clarify, I have criticized the entire story from the beginning, and I also believe it would have been a better game if he followed the approach he took in previous titles. However, I respect his work, vision, and fully understand that repeating the same things over and over again can be tiresome and offers no room for personal development.