There's absolutely no point waiting for MAXON to deliver and keep paying the M$A. Stop paying the M$A and wait until MAXON deliver the performance upgrades. Learn Houdini in the meantime.
That's just the thing, we only get 2 versions behind and the next version we have to purchase so there is no waiting for the performance and upgrades as id be in a position where paying for the last two version and add a msa which is no cheaper for waiting in fact it's way more expensive than paying a yearly msa. If 3 versions behind your be buying a new licence as a cross grade with no additional discount being cross grading from a MAXON product. For me as a Studio user I need to stick with C4d or go a rent out Maya which is not a choice for me let alone learning it.
Dan