Unfortunately, whenever they use the word "may" you know it isn't happening.

Even with certitude keyword, they are not doing it....
"Yes, yes we will fix the AAW"
"We will bring back olives trade"
"We will not add subs" (back in the days)

I'd love to see a larger open map with a few islands and revolving player introduction.  Meaning that you enter the waiting room, check that you are ready to play, and then when another ship of the same class as yours gets sunk in the room, you are automatically entered into the battle on that team, perhaps in a safe area with a timer to leave it.  This would essentially be a GB1 that never ends.