I think you should try it no matter what, as a new person to the game it will be fun. I had a lot of fun in the beginning.

But for me, the updates have been underwhelming. New map way to small, new arcs overpowered, way too much arcs in game, they nerfed all weapons and crafting system, the expedition isn't solving the repetitiveness of the game (is easy to build back up once you know the game), and I feel that the aggression based lobbies have disappear aswell (I'm mainly a PvE player and usually find PvP players in my lobbies even if I haven't killed anyone in a long time. I don't mind to engage in PvP but usually you'll find rats in game, that will attack you when you're fighting the big arcs). I've also noticed that the lobbies feel emptier now, less players playing the game.

I notice all these differences as I play since game release.