Is this game still difficult?

As an ARPG fan I was looking forward to playing this game last year, but got dissuaded because of people boasting about the difficulty.

Has the difficulty since been adjusted or is it still a very difficult game?

I would not have an appetite for anything even resembling souls-like.

I am okay having to grind for better gear, or figuring out an optimal build. If time or spreadsheets can beat a problem: I'm okay with it. If it takes quick reflexes and memorizing movement patterns to beat a problem: that's something I'm trying to avoid.

Thoughts how the game is now a year later? Thanks!