Crossplay and No Season pass are good news, but how the multiplayer is monetized is the real question.
As for the campaign, according to Drift0r, it's like Spec Ops the Line but on steroids in terms of how harsh and mature it is, which is a day one purchase from me. (Skip to 5:58 for actual gameplay commentary).
*EDIT video contains verbal descriptions of unfinished campaign levels. Potential spoilers follow*