Diablo 4 Fans, Get Ready to Ditch Your Game for Path of Exile 2

The Summer Game Fest unveiled an array of exciting trailers, featuring highly anticipated games such as Mortal Kombat 1, Dead by Daylight, and Path of Exile 2. While the announcement of Grinding Gear Games' free-to-play action RPG sequel to Path of Exile dates back to 2019, the developer has been tight-lipped about the game's progress. However, fans were recently treated to a world premiere trailer, showcasing some of Path of Exile 2's captivating action and hinting at more details to come during ExileCon in July.

Path of Exile, released in 2013 for PC and later adapted for consoles, was a hit among players, lauded for its innovative gameplay mechanics, intriguing world design, and challenging gameplay. Despite receiving a steady flow of expansion packs over the years, the game has started to feel outdated compared to newer competitors. With the upcoming Path of Exile 2, an update was desperately needed. The game's developments are shaping up to be a perfect complement to Blizzard's latest release, Diablo 4.

Path Of Exile 2's New Trailer

The highly-anticipated Path of Exile 2 was showcased in the "Ngamakanui" teaser trailer, providing gamers with a glimpse of the game's updated visuals, new enemies, and gameplay. Despite the brief trailer, fans were excited to see the game in action and were reassured that it will be available soon. The teaser demonstrated a character using various magical abilities to fend off enemies in a brief encounter. Path of Exile 2 is set twenty years after the original game and will feature a new seven-act campaign, as well as significant updates to the game engine and skill gem system. Fans are eager to learn more about the game during ExileCon in July.

Path Of Exile 2's Diablo 4 Comparisons

Path of Exile 2 aims to introduce its own unique elements to the RPG genre, while also sharing similarities with the highly anticipated Diablo 4. Both franchises have a reputation for catering to hardcore gamers and offer a dark, demonic atmosphere that should appeal to fans of the genre. Path of Exile 2's free-to-play model is a bonus, but its extensive character-building options are what truly sets it apart. With a promise of even greater customization than Diablo 4, both games are set to expand on the foundations of their predecessors and offer players exciting new experiences.

Path of Exile 2 is in development.