Quote (NoCap @ Aug 6 2023 01:11pm)

Both

Deliberate in the sense that they invest less money and less effort to make a greater return on investment

Unintentional in the sense that it was a consequence of strategic marketing. Blizzard wanted to release the game before it was ready so that players would be willing to purchase it before another major release happens this fall. All major releases happen in the fall because it makes a good Christmas gift.