An FYI for anyone who might want to give it another try.
The new version has updated graphics (no, not super updated but a bit better), new terrain system (tank battles are incredible now), ragdoll animations and an improved CAS bombing effects (more effective now) amongst the many changes.
It is not 100% bug free yet there are some minor glitches (some places have trees hovering 10ft off the ground) but none are game breaking that we've seen.