News said it's very likely that 1.7.0 will be dropped next Friday, instead of 1.6.6, if the internal test goes well. And 1.7.X will be a long-term stable version, following which will be a fully released version, i.e. the end of early access. Some localizations have already finished, waiting for further tests. Excited news to the quiet forum!
I am happy to know the coming end of early access. but feel disappointed at the same time since many features improving immersion experience in Warband are still missing in Bannerlord...