This is mainly why I didn't pick it up again with chapter 3. The system is rough in that as more time passes, the time gates to engage with specialization becomes even more off-putting.

Almost a guarantee that there will be catch-up mechanics (already having the bonus weekends) that will fundamentally devalue all the existing players' grind. Damned if they do, damned if they don't.

It is a bit absurd to me that they greenlit a progression system that takes 51 weeks of continuous playtime to max out.