Late or not... depends on developers... even a good moder could change it in a two-three months...
But it takes "vox populi" in a voting pole... and considerate approach from development team.
Developers of ArmedAssault2 (from Bohemia Int.) are patching their sim for almost two years in close interaction with community feedback...
But this is really crucial thing that could spoil the whole project
First you walk in a 3d sub - and than press torpedo buttons with your right hand - left from periscope