Got a reply today from Steinberg. Question was:

"Steinberg's host applications and plug-ins across macOS and Windows will offer VST 3 compatibility only."

Please explain what that "AND plugins" means? If I use Halion Sonic within another DAW, not made by Steinberg, will it still work after 24 month? Or your e-licenser intends to brick it / stop my VST2 from working?"

Answer:
I received this response from our District Support regarding the VST2 discontinuation:
There is no bricking involved at all. We just won't develop or support VST2 in the future for future releases anymore.
Thanks,
Steinberg US Support
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So that is that. However, probably it is a good idea to download and backup latest installer, which still includes VST2 the one, that works with BIAB and that might be gone at a later time. Perhaps things will change with BIAB as far as VST3 support.

Last edited by Rustyspoon#; 01/24/22 11:19 AM.