I'd be really surprised if that were to happen, RtB is suppose to come with the next publish as well, I'd assume that's why they want to keep everything together, makes it more lively when there's more to do, especially with all the hopeful returnees show up. I also wonder if they're going to have UO released on Steam around the same time ?
However, I wonder if this publish is considered "Phase 3" for Virtue/Vice?
If it is we shouldn't have much longer for it to be live, providing there isn't many bugs that need to be fixed.
I can't wait for the global loot, trade quests, & the new turn-in items... hell I've built suits around some of the items already, just waiting to get a few of em to finish em up !