And there it is right there, you’ve just proved why this update is an issue. Putting aside the P2W aspects of the update entirely. This update throws strategy out the window in favor of “beat them over the head with Relic Delta”, which is terrible for growing the player base or even retaining the current one.
If a turn-based STRATEGY game has no strategy involved, then there is zero appeal for new players to start and learn the game and punishes players who have spent years learning the mechanics of the game. Relic Delta is still the primary issue with the update.