hit the ground with some materials and 20 run/jump/fists skill, skill loss is set to minimal.
amazing nature, monster mayhem and constructions will keep you busy for hours using all the new buildpieces, recipes and tameables, never mind the huge array of drops.
longship upgrades, faster too.
swimming/diving because duh, underwater combat for the brave.
dragons, yep.
Buildpieces and good build tools, build almost anywhere.
labyrinthine, darker crypts... but lanterns and juiced circlets.
waypoints for transporting ores, portals for transporting your fat ass.
compass and backpack, of course. Yes map, yes portals.