Is it a hard game? I really want to grab it in August, but I’m worried I’m going to be skill locked early on. Is there a story difficulty or the like?

It’s basically the vanilla option for people that don’t play sports games. If you have any interest in shooters, it’s got a great ROI

It’s the lack of sure conditioning in Europe that makes it especially brutal.

Sure, there are hotter climates but they are usually more prepared with AC. Certainly not always, I know.