I no longer work there so I can say this... Holy cow, in a year in which the studio shed over 140 of its developers, which hit them not just practically, but emotionally, to say "Oh I was let down by the announcement..." Wow. Just, take a moment and think about how that sounds.
Seriously, that a team can rally from such a huge blow and come to this season announcement as prepared and polished as they were, is nothing short of miraculous. I do get that the expectation and hype train was rolling, and maybe there's more you were personally hoping for.
But man, the team deserves every kudo, applause & encouragement you can give them if you love the game at all. I'm not saying you can't be critical of it; of course you can. But please know, because I've been a part of more layoffs than I care to, they're utterly devastating.
*Everything* changed on February 25th, yet here the team is, six months later, proving that (at least in a player facing way) they haven't missed a beat. That DOESN'T JUST HAPPEN. I'm sympathetic to those who wanted another expansion, or more details about templates, etc.
I do get that, but just try, if you can, to take a step back and really ask how important that is to you, compared to seeing just how much class, heart and resilience that was shown today. I'm sure some will still be disappointed. Fine. That's your prerogative.
I, for one, came away confident that, though the team's makeup has changed, and will continue to evolve in the wake of the events in February, things are still in exceptionally capable and confident hands. Undying love to my family at Arenanet.