Hahaha i can tell you from the stats that you are most definitely in the majority. Although just as many people grind to upgrade their bird, so some combat is also being enjoyed as well. I’ve heard from many players they will spend up to 10+ hours just exploring and leveling, in chapter I, before they even attempt the story.
I always felt that if I just had the world without conflict or combat, then it becomes just empty scenery. And the fact that if you now choose to just explore, the weight of that conflict and the potential to be a part of it makes the world more tangible. More real if you wil, not just dangerous , but Alive!. Rather than just pretty scenery.
That said most of the true secret history of the world can be glimpsed from the shrines . So doin the combat/story isnt 100% required to get a sense of the story. Tthe big reveals at chapter 3 and 4 bring much clarity on the mysteries, and do create a very coherent picture of the Ursee and its peoples.
But there is more to come for players like you! Sooo based on the stats , I’ve decided that the next update will be focused on content for you .
So exploration focused content!
There will be some combat off course. But it’s mostly more diverse side content of the exploring focused kind.
Expect that as a free update faster than you might expect. 