As it currently is, I doubt it has longevity. If they support it (much better than mortis) I could see it lasting.
I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. The combat from anywhere and everywhere is that right kind of chaos I was hoping for, but I love the frenetic pace of Auric and don’t get exhausted or overstimulated playing like some folks say.
It needs plenty of polishing, both QoL (ranges on PoIs needed immediately) and bugs of all kinds (terrain significantly).
I can easily see people hating how exposed this mode is to gunners, but that should offer ranged enthusiasts a chance to shine.
It could also just be the novelty of release and everyone trying it out that made it more fun. As people “solve” the mode, as gamers always do, the fun could evaporate.
For now, it does kinda feel like a step above regular Auric, without modifiers. I haven’t progressed enough to modifier maps. I will say I am thoroughly underwhelmed by the modifier tabs it shows for later missions currently. Dogs !!! and a tornado (blightstormer is everyone’s fave, right?) and longer missions do not spark joy.
IF they actually stick to it and bring all their sunset modifiers out for some playtime with map refreshes, I’d call it a successful mode.
Still no reason to play it except to play it, which I acknowledge isn’t enough for many. And I can’t see any team of randoms ever extracting before the last leg on purpose. But it’s not a complete bust for now.