I don't see what the big problem is. I don't see how this changes their approach to become, as you put it, "we just want to make as much money as possible". Can you elaborate on that, as I have clearly missed the point.
How much difference will there be between 0.8 and 1.0? I've no idea, but you seemed to get up to speed with VR very quickly, so once you do get access (which is not CURRENTLY available to you), I'm sure you'll be on top of the appropriate updates in no time.
I'm sure it's an inconvenience for you and I've no clue as to why they have taken this approach, but it's hardly knicker twisting.