Path of Exile 2 Early Access Coming This Year - State of Play

Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Grinding Gear Games' hit dungeon crawler, was spotlighted in Sony’s May 2024 State of Play. The game is set for an early access release in late 2024. Notable features include couch co-op, cross-play, cross-progression, and twisted new creatures. The game will feature 12 character classes, a new Skill Gem system with 240 Skill Gems and 200 Support Gems, and 700 equipment base types. Crucially, the developers emphasize that Path of Exile 2 will not be a "pay-to-win" title. As the release date approaches, more details will be unveiled.

Players can expect new features such as couch co-op, cross-play, cross-progression, 12 character classes, a new Skill Gem system with 240 Skill Gems and 200 Support Gems, and 700 equipment base types.

Path of Exile 2 follows its predecessor, Path of Exile, which made waves in the action RPG genre since its release. Path of Exile is known for its complex skill tree and extensive character customization, which has garnered a dedicated fanbase. The sequel promises to elevate this experience with enhanced graphics, more diverse gameplay mechanics, and a larger world to explore.