Isn't there a topic somewhere about what made CoH "feel" like CoH? I wonder if some people would not want things like that to change?
If it's in a new engine, I think that it's a little silly not to take advantage of said new engine and improve models and textures where appropriate.
I don't mean important stuff like the general look and how the game plays, but inconsequential stuff like the background npc's, textures, stuff like that.. All can be improved to add to the ambience. Look at the rebuild of Atlas Park that Paragon Studios gave us. I don't recall -anyone- not loving it when the devs presented it to us. It was -gorgeous-
Sounds can mostly stay as they are, though maybe some can be muted (super speed, targetting drone), more can be added such as a gentle breeze sound or birds in the background.. Maybe kids playing in the park during the day, a faint hum/sizzle from the war walls when you're near them... Maybe even some weather affects from time to time...
OK, I'm getting carried away now. My point is though, I don't see any harm in little tweaks to improve then overall game world.