I think this will be the announcement that starts the 'consolidation' phase of post release. Those unhappy will leave, those on the edge of unhappy will either leave or 'wait one more time', and those that are happy will remain that way.
In our own group of people, this seems to be the current thinking...a few people are already gone...some are waiting for the announcement before decided...and others are going to continue to play regardless of what happens.
What if they announce that they love you?