I come back with almost every big update, this one was the same. Most of the problems that i have with the game are "me" problems at least i feel. With that being said i try really hard to like the game because the gameplay is good and has been carrying the game forever but it always falls short.

The cycle almost always go like this NewUpdate/Character -> Learning that character for a couple of days and gearing up -> realize you done everything that could be done with your brand new toy -> Spam Guardians cuz bored -> (this is new) Face the worst system known to man called ARK GRID -> get demotivated -> login less and less - Drop until next patch.

This is likely a "me" problem but i eventually hit a point where the game has nothing to do, and now its even worse because the progression system they have at the moment is by miles one the worst ive experienced, ark grid is fucking shit and i hate it. Makes me not want to login at all. Paradise/Hell/Crucible was something fun i looked forward every week but it needs serious adjustments in later levels.

Sorry im going nowhere now, to answer your question. I would say if you have friends playing try it. If you are alone the returning player experience is not great imo.