Ion Hazzikostas acknowledges the developer team's "stubborness and traditionalism" in new IGN interview

It’s an interesting idea for sure. Open world does need something. That’s where the game currently lacks. Instanced content is well done and will get the cross-faction boon. Open world needs a shot in the arm.

Alts need some consideration with content. I haven’t played alts too much because it is such an unenjoyable slog.