I recognize that this latest version is disappointing for especially those that wanted a more "template" form rather than back to the MM. However, I would argue a lot of fixes are in place.
- you can now summon a companion with a single spell slot rather than an expensive wild shape use.
- The moon druids seems much better balanced. Less HP but a significant improvement in AC. I don't think this moon druid will terrorize 2nd level like they do now (a moon druid is currently THE most OP character at 2nd level by a mile, like its embarrassingly good).
- Wildshape and spell slots can now be used more interchangeably. This is a wonderful flexibility option, allowing people that want to play the druid from the dnd movie by using all their spells for wildshape, or allow druids taht don't really want to be a shapeshift more magic options.
- The moon druid actually has lunar abilities now.
- Druid of the land got some needed buffs.
- The 20th level moon druid is no longer absolutely invincible.
So its not a total overhaul but there are some good changes here.