Things that are new and/or awesome:
-stun guns
-nail guns
-there seems to be ammo for a harpoon gun, but I have yet to come across one

Things that are new and/or terrifying/annoying:
-infinitely respawning infected in groups of 3, not restricted to a "Quarantine" type zone. Jerks.
-drowners
-drowners when you're in a boat
-drowners climbing into said boat
-you have to be standing on the driver's side of the car to be able to enter the car, can't do it from the passenger's side anymore


It took a really long time for me to finally discover my first Fast Travel. It's not at all like Lifeguard Station to Lighthouse, you will walk/drive/boat a LOT

I anticipate that I will not have to grind my way through the final 10 levels or so, tons of quests and getting exp like there's no tomorrow in this one


Edit: forgot to add in the new/awesome section that alcohol and molotovs/grenades no longer take up inventory space