A reveal livestream for the next expansion airs on July 18th via Twitch, followed by a live Q&A session with Grinding Gear Games.
Summons can have customizable skills, while spells like Contagion and Essence Drain will interact with them for unique effects.
PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S players can dive into early access simultaneously later this year with crossplay and cross-progression.
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The sequel to Grinding Gear Games' acclaimed free-to-play action RPG will also allow two people to play on the same account on console.
The much-anticipated beta for Path of Exile 2 has been delayed in order to make sure the game is polished enough to the studio's standards.
Embracing a Legolas-style power fantasy, the Ranger can move while shooting, vault away from enemies and unleash charged shots.
Haunt monsters with Spirits, then bury and Exorcise them for rewards. New Unique items, Tier 17 Maps, bosses and more are also coming.
The three new Ascendacies provide new Skillsm, but there are also 15 new Unique items, Ultimatum's return and more to look forward to.
The Mercenary plays more like a top-down shooter, relying on crossbows and different Ammo Skills to burn, freeze and stun enemies.
The sequel will also receive some new details during the Path of Exile: Affliction reveal stream on the same day at 12:30 PM PST.
Along with showcasing Path of Exille's next expansion, Affliction, Grinding Gear Games will reveal new details for the upcoming sequel.
Grinding Gear Games will reveal the new expansion and Challenge League on November 30th at 12:30 PM PST, followed by a live Q&A.
Check out some bear form mayhem and lightning-based spell casting in a new gameplay showcase for Path of Exile 2's Druid class.
Check out how some of the abilities in Path of Exile 2's Warrior and Huntress can synergise with each other to devastating results.
"We're going to run it for as long as we would run a league, at least," says director Jonathan Rogers. The closed beta is on June 7th, 2024.
Grinding Gear Games confirms new classes, Gold, no Crafting Bench, and Leagues running concurrently with Path of Exile 1.
Players venture into the Afterlife to battle warriors from the Karui tribes in tournaments to earn new Uniques, Passive Tree Tattoos and more.
The action-RPG looter will enter closed beta testing on June 7th 2024, and serve as a standalone game instead of an update.
The sequel will now be a separate game instead of an update to Path of Exile, with a separate endgame and balance changes.
Grinding Gear Games will reveal more at ExileCon 2023 on July 28th and 29th, including a launch date for the upcoming beta.
