some good improvements other that obvious graphics. Late game already at lvl 11...... empire conquered whole map basically, politics not developed. too easy to get others to dislike you than approve. quests are more streamlined. Feels less like a chore. Rn Impossible to level certain attributes. Things like steward medicine and engineering dont raise at all. you have to command armies to gain in leadership for example. but to do that you need influence points that are a grind to get. cost of assembling is in the hundreds and ive only ever gotten to 85. combat and distancing are good. AI just attacks nonstop, spamming you. still havent done first quest too annoying to find all those people. late game peacetime no fights and your clan tier not high enough to go your own way. great game but all will depend on how they polish some of these issues. oh and btw there are only 4 types of companions that dont stop spawning.