Start was very rough I hear, I wasn't around back in those days tho, so I can't speak on it. Personally I got into the game either late 2019 or early 2020, I can't really remember the exact time, but even back then the game was really solid.

Nowadays it's one of the most addicting games ever. Once you really get into the loop of things, especially with the seasons now, it's really hard to put the game down. There's always something to work towards and they even expanded the map and story very recently, so if you're looking for a game where you can spend virtually an endless amount of time in, and enjoy most of it, look no further, this is the game for you.

All updates in this game are free, there's no paid DLCs splitting the community.

This game also has one of the best communities in any game ever. Everyone is extra friendly and helps you out, especially if you are a lower level player.

TLDR: Can spend endless amount of time in, addicting, fun, free updates, insanely wholesome community.

PS: The game changed A LOT since release, don't let opinions and impressions from the past turn you away from this, there's a really good game hidden under all that hate and prejudice.

Edit: Most of the reviews where Steam states "Product received for free" are from people that played the game in it's legacy state, on the now deceased Bethesda Games Launcher, but got compensated a "free" copy of it on Steam by Bethesda themselves, me included.

Start was very rough I hear, I wasn't around back in those days tho, so I can't speak on it. Personally I got into the game either late 2019 or early 2020, I can't really remember the exact time, but even back then the game was really solid. Nowadays it's one of the most addicting games ever. Once you really get into the loop of things, especially with the seasons now, it's really hard to put the game down. There's always something to work towards and they even expanded the map and story very recently, so if you're looking for a game where you can spend virtually an endless amount of time in, and enjoy most of it, look no further, this is the game for you. All updates in this game are free, there's no paid DLCs splitting the community. This game also has one of the best communities in any game ever. Everyone is extra friendly and helps you out, especially if you are a lower level player. TLDR: Can spend endless amount of time in, addicting, fun, free updates, insanely wholesome community. PS: The game changed A LOT since release, don't let opinions and impressions from the past turn you away from this, there's a really good game hidden under all that hate and prejudice. Edit: Most of the reviews where Steam states "Product received for free" are from people that played the game in it's legacy state, on the now deceased Bethesda Games Launcher, but got compensated a "free" copy of it on Steam by Bethesda themselves, me included.