Only played the Beta so far. Like most games, it starts off slow. Basic missions are traveling to get something, deliver something or blow something up. But it's not as grind like as Sea of thrives. It only just game out and there are world events, treasure hunts, Boss fights, mysteries, lore. People forget that Seas was boring for the first 2 years. AC black flag had no end game, just blowing up ships in a repetitive fashion.no other missions. You actually feel the wind mechanics and speading up the ship and maneuvers are more ship like than black flag. For an MMO game, it's pretty good. It's also more fun than grinding out the same forts and Athens missions in Sea of thrives. Additionally, it doesn't take four hours to do a mission so if it doesn't work out it's not a annoying. Also, no server alliances ruing the session. Weapons and ship parts have different stats, having to get the materials is neat because it forces to to plan what you want. I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops. There is a lot of potential to expand the game.