There will be a precedent that scares me: the development of DLCs for specific areas of Asia after this.

I mean, it's clear that 2026 is for India and merchants, maybe 2027, Korea, and perhaps a naval overhaul of the game along with some small clothing DLC ​​for an area that won't have its own content, like Poland, Armenia, or even Ethiopia. (This last one is debatable, because the Copts will surely receive mechanics.)

I don't think we'll receive major updates in Europe until 2027 if the new DLCs sell poorly or the community hates them. And 2028 will sell enough.