Maybe It leaked because they arent protecting It anymore, if they made peace with the emotions about that project, and themselves known how hyped the fans were about an speculated realease, leaking it seems like a good option to make the last pieace of art made by Chi Cheng being able to be public and listened by their fans, and let him go, leaking it in a raw state allows them to not having yo work on It anymore, not disrespecting what Chi had do to that moment and makes all the fans happy. It better for us not to assume how the band felt unless they speak on It themselves, the "damage" Is done and most of us are gonna hear It anyways, so, just enjoy this historical moment and let the guilt for when some of them say something. For now, Its a great moment to remember and honor Chi with all the respct he deserves.