SE said the game will have content for both play styles.
I prefer content to be more on the challenging side, require more effort and dedication but I understand that as long as SE is going to ask casual players to play their game, it is only fair to also have content that allows them to complete the storyline and be casual. The same thing goes for hardmode, if SE wants hardcore players to play, they should also have content for that customer base. I have no problem with a two path structure so everyone can find their niche but still complete the story line.