Originally posted by (-MoJean-):

And how is the grind for a solo player like me? Is it still alot of mining?

If you want to build incredible and large-scale projects and bases, it's difficult and boring for one person - you do nothing but mine raw materials. Here it is better to use console, mode devcommands and spawn command.
If you are not a megalomaniac, a simple bases are enough for you and you want to enjoy the passage through the new context of the game, I do not see a problem in the solo game. I have near 700 hours solo.