

it definitely still can be, the devs have been putting a lot of work into streamlining and improving the new player experience, so a lot of the overwhelming options are still available but more things are trying to point you forward. All of the main story quests are separated out in your codex now with their unlock requirements, otherwise the advice I have always heard is: explore the star chart and unlock new planets. Which will never let you down if you’re feeling lost
that 17 acres is being very generous, most of that land is dirt and has been for over a year with no signs of recent development. The actual useable area is a generous 6 acres and has none of the height from most downtown city blocks, the buildings are only three stories tall and mostly just residences. It’s more an apartment complex with some corner stores