There's something about that last large screenshot that feels right, it has a SH3 feeling

We should not jump to conclusions, we should encourage the devs at this point and feed them thoughts and ideas, especially the wonderful modders. We do need to see some dials etc... yep. But I don't think they will pull a 180 and drop the dynamic campaign or difficulty options, or something gamebreaking like that.
SH5 features a completely reworked graphical engine and exciting campaign. Experience the life of a U-boat captain, interact with your crew, evade destroyers, sink cargo in over 35 historical missions spanning the first three years of the war.
Now
that's a proper nightmare

, but for now based on nothing more than maybe plankton. So lighten up y'all.

Let her leave the harbour first shall we?