[2022] Why would AGS do server merges at the same time new content is being released?

Totally fair, I know this is frustrating for folks. The timing for this is partially due to the all hands on deck scenario that is taking place with the update and merge schedule, and making sure all the folks needed from multiple teams are available and ready to make things happen and work through any issues that pop up. When we do our next round of merges in a few weeks, once we’ve been through this process we’re going to make an effort to separate things out if possible