Yeah his dp A is really good, i dont think it's any different as og ex ryos
It has MASSIVE horizontal range on block it has decent push back as well as recovery, making it quite hard to punish for certain characters.
Changes from Old 98
Different HCB+k, probably changed for the worse, you still do (down B B, Standing A, hcb+B) but the D version no longer connects from light attacks like old 98
Faster recovery on standing C
Slower standing B? (feels slower to me)
His DP+C Now always Or now hits twice for maximum damage and knock down
Thats just my experiences from playing him, he dont really bring anything 98 UM