Path of Exile 2 is a next generation free-to-play Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
RPG Gamers summaryGrinding Gear Games, a renowned video game development studio, has released details concerning the much-awaited Path of Exile 2. The game, as a free-to-play dynamic, is expected to elevate the action RPG genre to the next level, with an immersive storyline that involves monstrous perils and secretive cultures in the dark continent of Wraeclast.
Path of Exile 2 introduces an innovative campaign with six engaging acts, 100 varied environments, a vast array of 600 menacing monsters, and 100 gargantuan bosses. Fans of the franchise can expect familiar gameplay aspects with fresh twists aimed at enhancing the player experience.
Character customization receives an uptick, with twelve unique classes based around combinations of Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence. The different class offshoots gear towards unique playstyles, but hybrid builds are ripe for exploration. Each class has three Ascendancy specializations, resulting in an impressive selection of 36 different Ascendancies.
The game reinvents the familiar skill system with 240 Skill Gems that provide potent active abilities and 200 Support Gems that modify their effects. Players can affix Support Gems directly to Skill Gems, a change intended to streamline gameplay while still maintaining complexity.
In a significant development, the iconic Passive Skill Tree, housing 1,500 different skills, introduces Dual Specialization, allowing flexibility to divide skill points among different skill sets. Players can now shift between attacks or builds with the fluctuating relevance of allocated skill points, thereby cultivating a dynamic gameplay style and character development scenario.
Path of Exile 2 presents 700 distinct types of equipment and guarantees a unique item variant for each. Additional weapons such as Spears, Crossbows, and Flails provide broader options alongside Traps, Focuses, and redesigned Sceptres.
Boss battles feature prominently, with each campaign location housing a unique boss. Varied mechanics raise the learning curve, providing challenges for players across the board. The game’s endgame - accessible after completing the six-act storyline – contains over 100 unique endgame maps, each with a boss encounter and unique modifiers.
Path of Exile 2 is separate from its predecessor but shares the commitment to a genuine free-to-play model, offering a fair gaming environment free of pay-to-win mechanisms. Expansion packs will continue to roll out for both games, offering enduring experiences for existing fans, and new ones alike.
