Ahoy!
Patch 1.1 is set for April 5th, 22 CET - just before the weekend.
We initially aimed for March, but ended up doing much more than planned. Most likely, this will be the largest free update the we have ever done. Lots of fixes and new content.
Starting a new game is not obligatory, but it's encouraged as some of the changes are aimed at improving the early game experience.
ːjollyrː