I've been near the top tier when it comes to skill as a COD player online (Infinity Ward titles, not Treyarch) and have to say without a doubt this is the best experience so far!
The map is huge and with quite a bit of verticality as you can enter most buildings plus access most roofs via stairs or rope and there is some subterranean parts.
While it lacks planes and boats there are helicopters, cars, trucks, quads, train and subway system, it also looks like tanks & APCs will be added at some point as they are in the vehicle customization menu.
Seasonal updates have been game changing and add a lot to the game every season so far and I really look forward to seeing where this goes.
While the main game itself is free, to get premium access you have to buy a Battle Pass which is essentially a seasons pass for $10 (CAD, not sure elsewhere), that works out to 5$ a month, which I think is a great deal considering the amount of content you get with the Battle Pass.
My personal favorite game mode is Plunder because even if you get n00b team mates you yourself can still make a lot of XP, Battle Royale is a lot of fun ;but it's a mode that imo is dependent on competent players having your back and I'm a bit of a lone wolf.
The content players are able to buy is mainly cosmetic and personal preference, there isn't anything someone can buy to gain a major edge.
