@Patrick-Langlet, There have been upgrades to the skipping algorithm since the last update, which will likely prevent skipping waypoints too far ahead. Please update and check the route again.
If you want closer similarity to the original route you will need to place more shaping points. Next will simply reroute you to the next waypoint the quickest way. That's by design. It is not uncommon, for scenic routes, to place shaping points every 2 or 3 km depending on the availability of alternative options.