As you correctly pointed out, the 2.1 scheduler still doesn’t randomize new cards, only review cards. It shuffles learning cards a bit (i think?), but it still has some system to it.
This is because some people want to study their cards in a very structured way (lesson by lesson). Beginning to wonder whether they’re even the majority.
The only option for truly random new cards is to put them all in a single deck, suspending and unsuspending cards as you progress. If you got any questions regarding that strategy, I’m happy to help.
Having the option to randomize the cards when studying from a parent deck would be the best thing ever.