Is there a way to disable Quick Edit globally (across the whole application, all objects, all fields)?
No, we don't have such option.
Is there any chance it will be included in a future release?
Actually what do you mean by "quick edit" ? Inline editing when mouse is rolling over field in view mode?
yes. the one with the pencil icon
Perhaps I can add option for this on object level.
You can disable inline editing on field level now.
yes. however i am looking for a global solution. we have several hundred fields (all objects) that needs the inline editing to be disabled