Looking at the trailers it feels like a lot of the aesthetics could fit well in Anarchy Online (Rubi-Ka desert areas, some sci-fi indoor areas, even Shadow Lands?). And the PvP mechanics would fit so well for Omni vs. Clan warfare.
I feel the same way, but in my opinion, that doesn’t necessarily mean AO2 is any closer to becoming a reality. What makes AO unique - beyond its lore and aesthetics - is its complex skill system. However, I think younger players (the target audience) no longer seek out games with such steep learning curves. If AO2 is ever released in the future, I imagine it would resemble Dune: Awakening more than AO, at least in terms of gameplay and mechanics.