I think the general question is if they'll release it at all, haven't yet read anything stating that they would

Well let me introduce people to a few brand new concepts:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_to_the_bottom

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arms_race

Of course they'll release it once they can de-risk it sufficently and/or a competitor gets close enough on their tail, whichever comes first.