So the final beta started about a week ago, and release date is
July 17 2017. (beta characters will be wiped)
I've been playing it since first Beta (not sure if i was in alpha aswell) and it has changed alot since i first tested it.
But i would say the combat in this game is somewhat moba like, and the gear drop is just in special zone's (red and black, higher tier/level zone's)
This last beta the Expeditions where implemented its Pve instances that you can join up whit random players, but you can also do world dungeons that you have to find a party or just explore by yourself.
End game seems to be mostly guild pvp focused. (Have not tested this yet)
Open world guild vs guild video:
5vs5 Arena video:
There is some grinding/gathering in this game but you can skip gathering/crafting by simply buy gear on the auction house.
But then you have to get silver from dungeons or by just setting up your own shop in a town where players can craft stuff but have to pay a tax % that the owner of the shop has set.
Thats me explaining it short, rest is up to you to read on official website, youtube or some other website.
I must say i enjoy this game alot, and i have not tested everything myself yet since i didnt want to spend to much time untill thay got closer to release due to character wipe's.