I understand budget and time constraints but... DAAAAM that was cool!
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/07/thats-good.gif
Cool idea, unfortunate this one didn't pan out. No worries, the released one was still great!
My respect goes out to all involved working on the Swain teaser, and the VGU team too (no dah). We're look forward to one day seeing those Shadow Isles and Bandle City products Efflam and everyone else involved in World Building has been working on from behind closed curtains. :-P
ArtStation link: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/4Gv9k