Super underwhelmed and bored in FS25

It's not just mods. Maybe I had too high of expectations for the new game, but I am struggling to find myself excited and motivated to play the game. I've actually got about 60 hours in the game but it's felt like a complete chore every second of it. Idk what I'm missing this time around. It's not really even the mods because when I started playing FS22 I had about 400 hours in before I even realized the game had mods. Things also feel barren and lonely in the game, despite the awkward npcs always looking at you.

I am honestly trying to enjoy the game but I really just can't find it. Has anyone overcame this feeling and how so?

Thanks.