Hi Eros,
You will have news soon, but version 2.0 is a massive milestone that completely revolutionizes the engine under the hood. Because it's such a huge overhaul, it’s taking a bit of time to polish perfectly, but the good news is that the vast majority of the work is already done!
I don't have a strict ETA just yet as I want to ensure absolute stability for this big leap, but we are getting closer every day.
That being said, don't hesitate to jump into version 1.9 right now! It is already rock-solid for creating and exporting your visual novels, and learning the basics today will make your transition to the power of 2.0 even smoother. Stay tuned!