http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/10...zen-wilds-dlc-definitely-isnt-endgame-content
Sidequests will apparently offer more meaningful rewards than the core game, from the electricity-spewing new Stormslinger gun to the ability to make new modifications to Aloy's spear.
The developers stress that conversations now feature better mo-cap and more dynamic camera work - although this only applies to the expansion's chats, sadly.
According to the developers, the area's "tuned for the mid to late game" - around level 30. What that means for those who leveled all the way up to 50 remains to be seen, but it certainly looks challenging - the new Scorcher enemy mixes up brutal melee attacks with the ability to rain floating mines into your path.