Much has already been said about the positive aspects of the update, so I will limit myself to controversial ones. And also general questions.
1) I don't see anything wrong with introducing the DLC as such. You need money, and as a fan of the game, I am ready to pay it. But I believe that such DLCs do not fit well with the pre-existing system. Initially, from the player's appearance, from how elaborate his armor, it was possible to understand that he spent a lot of time trying to make money on it. And along with the money, he earned experience. The equipment on the player directly reflected the effort put into the game. If you continue to add such elaborate sets in the DLC format, it will simply devalue the prevailing atmosphere. The only option I see as a player is to release DLC with sets, but keep having to earn money to buy gear.
* Also, I really hope that in a couple of years the game will not turn into some kind of PayDay 2 with their DLC.
2) Can we count on mercenary folders to appear in the second part of the Eastern Update? As far as I remember, this was discussed earlier.
3) Since you have expanded the theme of the crusaders and crusades, why not add more emblems of the crusaders? I, as a player, may not know how expensive it is for your artists, but most of their emblems are geometrically simple crosses. A small detail that would greatly expand the customization.
4) After the end of the eastern update, will you move further east? Can we count on the appearance of more Slavic equipment (real hussar wings, for example), or even Mongolian?
* Speaking about the Slavs, I cannot but refer to the Cossacks. Earlier I already suggested that you consider this faction. The saber is already in the game - THANKS for that. But I'm still waiting for the Ukrainian (or Turkish) forelock hairstyle, as well as new options for regular shirts and harem pants.
5) Can we expect face paint to appear?