Why were they taken out of this version? Can I get them back?

Maybe because they are Roland tech. Advanced install of X2 should get them back for you.

I guess I have no other option. I wonder what else is missing.

remember to install only those plugins.  vvocal is a core part of x2 so you may have to reinstall x3 again - program files only, because it seems as though the vst3 scanner has changed.

Some of the older synths and plug-ins were dropped. V-Vocal is a DX plug-in that is accessed by the app in a special way. No big deal to install.

I just keep all my previous CW products installed and the next version (X3 in this case) picks up all previous version "common" plugs etc. 
 
Since my two systems rebuilds/replacements that is only X1, X2 and now X3. 
 
There is no need to uninstall previous versions IMHO.

I did the custom install and I remember seeing v-vocal on the list so I don't think its gone yet. I also saw truepianos on the list too and it was not mentioned in the bullet points.

I didn't remove X2, I still have V-Vocal.

The new X3 includes Melodyne.  I have Melodyne Essentials and it is used for pitch correction.  But, I seem to do better with VVocal than I do with Melodyne.  Maybe since its integrated into X3 it will work better.

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The new X3 includes Melodyne.  I have Melodyne Essentials and it is used for pitch correction.  But, I seem to do better with VVocal than I do with Melodyne.  Maybe since its integrated into X3 it will work better.

After exploring Melodyne Essentials last night I must conclude that the basic version does not have nearly have editing capabilities of V-Vocal. The detection algorithms seem better though, and shifting doesn't seem as prone to introducing artifacts. I see an upgrade to Editor for me in the future!