Baldur's Gate : The Sword Coast Chronicles : NWN2 Persistent World

Can someone say officially either way..

Will the planar cohort now use a summon slot (opposed to the previous companion slot)? It was a change with the update and I am unable to find anywhere that says it was intended (or not).

Thanks

Wondering if this is in discussion or already decided?

Looking to see if this was an intended change or this was a bug/overlooked in the update.

Thank you!