The new Gutenberg editor is different, but just as simple once you get the hang of it. Instead of a single box, you use a block for each part of the story.
Keeping things simple
It is now even easier to use standard styling, so your website remains consistent and will pick up new styling if you change themes.
Images now go into a separate block, so you can move them around with ease.
Links still work in the same way

Even more than before, WordPress means that anyone can build a complex web page with a little effort.