I think thats how it should be. Too many games lock players out of content because they havent spent tons of hours leveling.
Less time leveling, more time enjoying the content.

that's what i got out of this too.  no need to worry about this statement.   at least wait for form reviews/preview before automatically asuming the worst about anything/everthing.   this site has become so pesimistic lately.  i swear everyone on this site hates games.

If that is the case, begs the question why a level system is even in place.

To add progression for the first 2 hours which is clearly a tutorial mode, as you cant access PvP untill you hit max level by the sound of it.

This leveling is just a conveniant way to lock out all the abilities at the begining and introduce them to you one at a time.