Actually the base light level has been 20 since launch. You gained additional levels with the additional light from better gear. They're changing that somewhat to just gaining experience for higher light level. What I'd like to see in exchange for new players in the collectors edition getting a huge xp boost is to give year one players a retroactive light level boost from all of the xp gained from the grind we've been put through. That mote of light that pops up every now and then? That's what happens every time you level up in xp after level 20. Other games have done a level up due to previous experience gained before a level cap increases. I think it would be a nice thank you for year one players not having access to the welfare check xp boost.