Path of Exile II: Early Access Arrives on 15 November
The highly anticipated action RPG sequel, Path of Exile II, will launch in Early Access on 15 November for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Grinding Gear Games, the game promises a deeper and more immersive experience for players, with a host of new features and gameplay enhancements.
A Shared Journey for Players
Path of Exile II embraces the spirit of cooperative play, allowing players to embark on adventures together, either on a single account or with separate accounts on the same console. The game introduces full cross-play and cross-progression, ensuring players can seamlessly connect with friends regardless of their platform choice and without losing their progress.
Unleashing a World of New Possibilities
Path of Exile II offers players a wealth of new content to explore and master:
Twelve Distinct Character Classes: With two classes for each combination of Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence, players can choose from 12 unique starting points. Each class features three Ascendancy specialisations, offering a total of 36 distinct builds to craft.
Evolved Skill Gem System: Featuring 240 Skill Gems and 200 Support Gems, the system allows for deeper customisation. Support Gems now socket directly into Skill Gems, offering a more streamlined and intuitive experience.
Dual-Specialisation Passive Skill Tree: The iconic Passive Skill Tree returns with 1,500 skills to unlock. The Dual-Specialisation feature allows players to allocate points to two different skill sets, switching between them seamlessly based on their chosen weapon or skill type.
An Arsenal of New Items: With 700 equipment base types, players can discover a vast array of unique items, including new weapons like Spears, Crossbows, and Flails, alongside supplementary items such as Focuses, Traps, and redesigned Sceptres.
Epic Boss Encounters: Each area within the game's six-act campaign features a unique boss encounter, with over 100 challenging foes to defeat.
A New Endgame Experience: Once the campaign is complete, players unlock the endgame, featuring over 100 unique maps, each with its own boss encounter. Further details about the endgame surprises will be revealed closer to release.
Free-to-Play, Never Pay-to-Win
Path of Exile II remains true to its free-to-play roots, with no pay-to-win mechanics. While a separate game from the original Path of Exile, purchases made in one game will be shared across both titles.
The Early Access launch of Path of Exile II promises a thrilling journey for action RPG fans, filled with new content, gameplay enhancements, and the same commitment to fair and engaging gameplay that defined the original. The game's November 15 release date marks a significant step in its development, allowing players to dive into its world and begin shaping their unique destinies.
