Is there a definite release date for the expansion pack yet?

[Leind]

I just finished King's Bounty and it was great. I am now waiting for the expansion. I watched the trailers and the games look great, I will purchase it as soon as it goes out in English.

But I'm rather dubious concerning some artistic choice.

The whole princess thing is ok with me -it's make perfect sense to continue the story with Amelie-. It would have been nice to continue and import our current heroes, but anyway they were very bland and lacked personality.

But why is the new spirit looking like a Pokemon? It seems to me that this game does not target a very young audience, but rather adolescents and adults.

Also, some new lizard units does not look as well as the original units.

I not especially looking forward for a tons of new units in the expansion, but for more of the same, especially the first continent.
I hope that all the areas will be as well crafted as Darion. The first continent was the best part of the game, as opposed for example to Murock or Meghard which were very bland.
If it's not possible, then please give access to a map editor.