Well, you know what they say, "people who don't make mistakes, never learn anything!"
I think the risks are worth it and the codemasters should definitely proceed with the job.
Are people buying Warhammer: Vermintide II because it is awesome or is it because they are just curious and want to find out what the fuss is all about?
I think this is exactly what most of us really want. Of course there is a small portion of gamers who would rather have the game remain just the way it is. Which I think is just insane.