The game has a lot of potential but I don't think the developers really care. It seems like they would rather extend the game by making it take longer to grind instead of adding quality content and quality of life changes. All their justifications for changes to make the game take longer are completely see through. I already spent $40 on the game but I'm seriously considering not purchasing any further content from them unless I see them being more responsive to the community.
I'll also add that it's really difficult to play solo during the endgame. You have to play really smart so you don't get obliterated by regular mobs. In some ways it's hard to play solo but then they also make it harder to play in a group. You're basically punished for playing in any way that they didn't intend.