I'd guess the update came via the forums and not here because this is where people are checking more. They want it to disappear if possible, so it's better to update where less people will see it.
@Rob199x I wouldn't say it's "not an actual issue", no matter how much EA wishes to make that the case. Clearly it goes a bit beyond just upset, as several people have reported actual issues with it (anxiety, photosensitivity, migraines, etc.) and the bug fix they launched for the constant flashing is unreliable.
