I also hope we will get more ways to creatively use spells, abilities and items for exploration/survival/dialogues. I really like for example how Larian did disguise self or detect thoughts but for example mage hand feels a little too limited compared to its potential, also it would be nice to see some options for items like to use ropes for climbing.
Others mentioned better combat log which would be a great + as well in my book.
Yes, I absolutely agree with you. I really really hope they implement all those utility cantrips: Shape Water, Mold Earth, Prestidigitation, Druidcraft etc. pp. and I hope they greatly improve the Mage Hand spell resp. finally align it with the DND 5th Edition.
