you can play zone without a squad
*runs away giggling*
In all seriousness, I think the main focus of the staff team is to get all this team stuff done and out of the way before the free version comes out. Reasons being, with more players, the staff wants to encourage people to team up with one another and make connections.
Things you can do solo is sparring and missions (yes you can do missions solo). Also, you earn gralats just by killing people in showdown so you don't HAVE to win, correct me if I am wrong.
There was a poll taken on what do you, as the players, feel should take priority. Many people said squad based activities. Perhaps you should move your opinion there.