I received a reply from CS that this is considered “PRE-PATCH” to War Within. Aalthough how I don’t know how they’re calling it that as I’ve read NOTHING to indicate this is the pre-patch.
I was directed to this article : https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/000358859
Seems lame and not really an answer.
I did request a better explanation of how the last 3 months of the current expansion is considered “PRE-PATCH” for the next one.