We now get to enjoy birds, insects, and beautiful ocean waves, as well as navigable hiking trails - just like in Dayz. Plus a new power plant, murals, and a bajillion other small things. The new power plant is also likely related to the full electric network referenced in the old roadmap, which I am personally looking forward to.
Still hope we get illumination flares soon.
Tested the Reforger when it was released first and the animations were quite better, although very limited then. I don't know how it is now, but hopefully there are a lot more variations.