I think it's about time you guys do another development update.
Goodness knows what is happening behind the scenes. Kal stated the majority of his time has been dedicated to Starmaker. Roundscape has a new 3D artist (limitiv) and we were meant to get some teases for new companions Whisper and Aylari this month. I have not seen anything stating Act 1 should not still release this year still, but it is very quiet, at least from the outside.