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I have never run into a new camera model where the 3rd party units stopped working with ETTL, but I assume it is possible. In any case where there were issues with these 3rd party items, they have issued firmware updates. Both YN and Godox offer firmware updates to their devices. I wouldn't make that a priority concern, but rather concentrate on what system all works well together, is convenient to set up, and has great battery life/ease of battery/extensibility with other like units.
Right now, the only manufacturer that has a wide range of units all working together with integrated radio communications and long battery life, while keeping prices down to an amateur/prosumer level, is Godox/Flashpoint, with different flash units, portable strobes, high power strobes, accessories, etc. Canon and YN simply do not have the hardware breadth that Godox does at this point, for around the same price point as their own equipment.
I used to have 2 580EXII and 2 AD360s, 2 sync cables, a box full of AAs, and 5 YN units to control everything. I have now moved to 2 TT685 flashes, 1 AD360 and 2 AD200s, and eliminated all YN units and sync cables, with everything all being controlled centrally from one unit, either one of the TT685 flashes or the X1T when I need both flashes off camera. This is simpler to set up, control, and manage, with less AA battery need. I have more light, yet more flexibility, and easier setup time. The new XPRO unit will make remote management of all of these simpler as well, but for now I will keep using the X1T.
For example, regarding costs, if someone picked up a TT685 and an AD200, they would have less money into these flashes than a single 600EXRT, but more flexibility and more light, and no transceivers to deal with. Setup requires simply putting the TT685 on the camera, and the AD200 on a light stand, and turn both on, they are ready to go.
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