Let's be honest. Developers will always look for the easiest way to complete the development of a game. Baldurs Gate 3 is a rare exception, sadly. You just have to look at all the news coming out these days from other developers saying that BG 3 shouldn't be the standard for quality games.
Xbox's decision is the right one, let the Series S gamer have parity with Series X. We gamers need to learn to be more patient.
Larian will get it, they just have a smaller team and it will take them longer. There is no need to worry.
The deal is beneficial to Ubisoft, but it is hard to see that this is good for UK.