I think it is definitely a step in the right direction.
There was not as much big content in terms of houses, wagons, and upcoming roles, but I can't complain. Mostly because it seems they have fixed a lot of the bugs that plagued the game when doing stranger missions, hunting etc. So the dynamic events and outfits were all bonuses to me.
I really like the new payouts too for missions dan treasure loot, as it seems to add a bit more balance to the game.
All in all, I gotta say I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. For awhile I was getting frustrated and fed up. So this is truly giving me hope.