Here's my calculation and explanation/guess for the delay for when HELIX Native getting released:
It is due to the HELX Editor gaining a new look and features which will be in all respects but the DSP and audio engine - almost identical to HELIX Native.
Why ? for the simple reason of keeping software consistent, in sync- ensuring as little duplication of effort - and of course to minimise software maintenance issues.
But my other prediction is that - since we normally see the HELIX editor updated for every firmware release - L6 are going to make the occasion of the release of HELIX Native also the occasion of the release of whatever the next release of HELIX firmware contains.
I also predict that the next firmware release will be....... Version 3.0 :)
Anyone want to send me a bottle of Lagavulin if I prove to be correct ? :)
Now as to what is in the next FW release I have no clue or ideas. Only my own ( IdeaScaled ) wishlist ;)
( MIDI-CONTROLLER Block where all footswitches become MIDI pedal )
https://line6.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2/802355
Presets for each effect type block
https://line6.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2/870115
HELIX Editor: Show every snapshot as 8 separate buttons - not a drop-down
https://line6.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2/864575