Can the Specialized Epic 8 be a quiver killer?

I just ordered the new Specialized Epic 8 Comp. I am coming from riding longer travel trail bikes. Current bike is the Orbea Occam H20 LT.

Curious how much overlap the Epic 8 will have with the Occam LT.

I mostly ride Duluth, MN trails and every once in awhile go to the bike park here. I do like to pop off little features on trails and hit smaller drops (2-4ft), but I am getting back into XC racing.

If you currently ride an Epic 8, how rowdy are you getting on it on the descents? Trying to decide if I should part ways with the Occam (to replenish my now dwindled bank account), but hesitant if I will miss it for more technical riding?