Path of Exile 2 Gets Early Access Release Date

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the announcement of Path of Exile II has sent shivers of excitement down my spine. Ever since the initial revelation back in 2019, I’ve been eagerly awaiting this sequel like a starving man waits for a feast. Now, after five long years, it seems that the wait is almost over and I can hardly contain myself!

Finally, after much anticipation, “Path of Exile II” has set a release date for its early access phase! As far back as 2019, Grinding Gear Games disclosed that they were developing a sequel to “Path of Exile.” Initially, “PoE II” was intended as an expansion pack for the original “PoE,” but due to its increasing size, Grinding Gear Games decided to release it as a standalone product instead. For those who have been eagerly waiting for nearly five years, the beginning of “Path of Exile II” is about to arrive!

During the Gamescom Opening Night Live stream, it was officially announced that the game “Path of Exile II” will launch on November 15th. On this day, players can enjoy the game not only on PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), but also on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. At this point, Grinding Gear Games has yet to specify exactly how long “PoE II” might remain in early access before it transitions into its full version, but more information about this is expected soon.

You can watch the new trailer for Path of Exile II for yourself right here:

Should you not have encountered Path of Exile II yet, it’s an action role-playing game with significant inspiration drawn from Blizzard’s Diablo series. The initial installment has garnered massive popularity for more than a decade and has consistently received new updates and expansions. The announcement that Grinding Gear Games is finally bringing out a sequel is quite momentous, and it’s expected to be among the most significant releases in the latter part of 2024.

If you’re eager to discover more about the upcoming details for Path of Exile II, take a look at the comprehensive feature overview provided below.

Freedom. Power. Revenge. – Path of Exile is an online Action RPG designed around a strong online item economy and deep character customisation. Path of Exile is set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. Scarred by mysterious catastrophes of the past and inhabited by creatures of nightmare, the very environment challenges exiles who dare explore it. You play as the Duelist, Witch, Ranger, Templar, Marauder, Shadow or the Scion class. From forsaken shores through to the city of Oriath, explore Wraeclast and uncover the ancient secrets waiting for you.
Unlimited Character Customization – Create and customise hundreds of unique skill combinations from tradable itemised gems and our gigantic Passive Skill Tree. Combine skill gems, support gems and trigger gems to create your own unique combination of power, defence and destruction. All of Path of Exile’s character classes share its vast Passive Skill Tree. Starting at one of seven distinct locations dictated by their chosen class, players can focus on the core specialities of their class or travel across the tree to build complex combinations of skills from various disciplines. Scattered across the tree are Keystone passives, Masteries and Jewel Sockets that drastically alter the way a character is played.
Armed to Kill – Path of Exile is completely designed around items. Our flasks are persistent items that have mods. Our endgame areas can be found as Map items that have mods altering their challenges and rewards. We’ve gone as far as removing gold as a currency and basing our trade economy around orbs that can randomly reroll the properties of other items. We have carefully constructed our item system for veterans of the best Action RPGs.
Explore the Atlas of Worlds – The Atlas of Worlds is a series of more than a hundred high-level maps that truly test the limits of your build. As you explore the Atlas, you will eventually unveil its dark secrets and face the most dangerous bosses that Wraeclast has ever seen. In the true Path of Exile way, the Atlas of Worlds has its own Passive Skill Tree. Earn skill points for the Tree by completing maps on the Atlas and create your own unique endgame experience.
Deadly Missions – In your journey through Wraeclast, you will meet fellow Exiles who seek your help. Capture wild beasts for Einhar, delve into the depths of the Azurite Mine with Niko, explore the secrets of the Temple of Atzoatl with Alva or investigate a mysterious Immortal Syndicate with Jun. Once received, these missions can be completed at any time in the endgame. This optional content in Path of Exile will reward you with valuable currency, powerful tradeable items and new ways of crafting.
Customise Your Hideout – In your extensive travels throughout the Acts and the Atlas of Worlds, you will discover secret locations swarmed with dangerous monsters. Defeat them, claim the Hideout for yourself and create your own personalised town. Use your Hideout as a quiet place to trade with other Exiles, craft after battle, or expand it and use it as a personalised Guild Hall with hundreds of decorations.
Be Ruthless – Ruthless is an optional game mode which offers a more challenging way to play Path of Exile. Ruthless players can expect extreme item scarcity, limited crafting and many other changes such as support gems being drop-only. Ruthless is a mode about friction, tension and anticipation. It’s much more difficult, but overcoming that difficulty feels highly rewarding. In a world where your items are far below par, every item drop has the potential to be the breakthrough one you need.
Fair-To-Play. Never Pay-To-Win. – We’re committed to creating a fair playing field for all players. All Microtransactions in Path of Exile are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay.

2024-08-20 22:42

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