I think that’s an issue with any game you play. In GW2, every time a new map comes out (every 3 months or so), I always think when I first get to that new zone “OMG THIS PLACE IS HUGE!!!”. Within a week, it takes me 30 seconds to get across once I figure out all the shortcuts. Its a bummer to not have the sense of newness of a new area, but on the bright side at least you know where all the ideal farming spots are
I don’t play nearly as much as I used to since I started modding in Conan Exiles, but I do try and stop in every few months for the latest episode. Story is just so great. Which I know is off topic, but whatever.
With any luck, Funcom will eventually release a paid expansion with some new map and other exiting stuff… though they’d have to stabilise and ‘finish’ the base game first…