Set to land in Early Access by the end of 2024, Grinding Gear Games have confirmed that Path of Exile 2 will not just be released on PC – it’ll be hitting Xbox too, bringing with it cross-play support and couch cooperative fun.
Console and PC support
Also set to land on PlayStation 5, the next-gen free-to-play action RPG will releases in Early Access later in 2024. It’ll do so simultaneously on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
Pushed to market with twelve character classes, unique bosses, a Skill Gem system, tons of equipment pieces and an endgame like no other, if you previously enjoyed what was provided in the original Path of Exile, then holding out for the sequel shouls well excite.
And when this one does release on Xbox, PlayStation and PC, Path of Exile 2 will come with new ideas and features too. Most importantly for many will be the couch co-op play that Grinding Gear Games have looked to implement. But then, cross-play and cross-progression should also tick a few boxes.
“Couch co-op is something we have wanted to do for a long time. Action RPGs are a genre that are way more fun with friends, and it’s even better when you can play in the same room together” said Jonathan Rogers, the Game Director on the project.
Key features
- A Next Generation Action RPG – Path of Exile 2 is a next-generation Action RPG created by Grinding Gear Games. Journey across the deadly continent of Wraeclast, meeting multiple immersive cultures while facing off against evil in many forms.
- Familiar and New Classes – Twelve Character Classes – Path of Exile 2 features twelve character classes, two for every combination of Strength, Dexterity and Intelligence. You can combine skills from many classes together to create your ideal character build. Each of the twelve character classes has its own three Ascendancy specializations, resulting in a total of 36 Ascendancy Classes to pick between.
- Encounter Unique Bosses – In Path of Exile 2, every area of the Campaign contains a boss encounter. There’s over a hundred bosses to fight as you make your way through the Acts and they all have unique mechanics to learn.
- New Skill Gem System – Path of Exile 2 features 240 Skill Gems that grant devastating active skills and 200 Support Gems that modify their behavior. In addition, you can now Dual-Specialise your passive skill tree, allowing your character to switch between two wildly different fighting styles at will.
- In-Depth Equipment System – Path of Exile 2 features hundreds of equipment base types for you to uncover as you explore the land of Wraeclast. These have a wide range of magical modifiers, but can also be found in unique variants imbued with ancient power.
- Endgame – At the conclusion of Path of Exile 2’s six-act campaign, you’ll gain access to its endgame. Each of the more than 100 endgame maps has its own boss fight and modifiers that enable revamped versions of many of Path of Exile’s past leagues.
Coming when?
Path of Exile 2 is coming to Early Access on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC later in 2024. Feel free to wishlist on Steam.
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