If you view the Player as just a small footprint version of the Kemper Toaster, Rack or Stage, then yes selling the fully loaded Player makes sense.
I would pay for a Level IIII (or is IV) upgrade that allows the Player to be as close to a small footprint version of the Stage as it can be (e.g., close the gaps with locking, performances, etc., and enable those missing UI pieces in midi). This is closer in line with the current Level I-III philosophy which is unlikely to change per the OP. FYI, it's about form factor, not cost.
I would also pay for a wireless/wired device ("Kemper Satellite"?
) that let you operate the Player like a Stage/Toaster. It would have a screen, knobs, buttons, etc. Maybe not the full panel, maybe it uses touch for some of this ... but physical knobs are important. It would be compact and something I could leave behind and just take the Player.
I wouldn't mind a Player Pro model that closed out a few of the hardware gaps and is not much bigger. Things like a small screen, maybe an fx loop, maybe trs midi and/or ble midi, etc. It's ok to use the sides of the device for ports. It wouldn't be the full experience, unless maybe you added the Satellite.
I fully realize this is pure fantasy on my part. It would be nice for Kemper to be able to sell more things to existing customers....