That is not correct, 2.0 will be just as big as 1.9 and available free on Itch.
Only the Steam version will include the exclusive character, quest and some additional outfits for Anna in the Studio. Expected to release a month after 2.0.
I am hoping some visual defects are included in that as well, there are still some CGs that could do with a tidy up before 2.0 releases. Prime example of the MC who seems to look different in every CG (Brown hair, black hair, short, tall, age, build...) I have always thought the easiest way to resolve this would be to blur out his face, and would help with immersion.. Though it is right to focus on systems such as the quest tracker and the softlocks or progression blockers which have been in the game for quite some time and regress with each release.
Not a dig btw, just hope 🙏
