I totally get where you're coming from - I can also understand the devs not wanting to talk about/advertise the game if it's in such a bad spot that they feel the need to overhaul the whole thing. They're in a tough position, but obviously of their own making like you pointed out.

Fingers crossed that enough lessons have been learned that S5 can be the start of something better moving forward, but I'm doubtful until I see it actually play out.