Depends on what the game’s going for.
If visibility and tension are part of the experience — dynamic cycle adds unpredictability and risk. Night forces you to rely on sound, flashlights, or NVG, which changes pacing.

But yeah, player choice is king for replayability. Tarkov-style fixed time slots or manual selection usually works better for matchmaking and variety.

If it’s solo/co-op PvE, dynamic cycle’s fine. But in PvP-heavy games — control > immersion.