When Path of Exile 2 first burst onto the ARPG scene with its long-anticipated early access launch, expectations were sky-high. After all, its predecessor isn’t just a cult hit—it’s a defining title in the action RPG genre, often spoken of in the same breath as Diablo II for its complexity, depth, ...

In an age where sequels often act as clean slates—resetting mechanics, world-building, and sometimes entire fan expectations—Path of Exile 2 (POE2) from Grinding Gear Games (GGG) takes a bolder, more controversial route: it evolves instead of erasing. This decision alone sets it apart in the increas...

As the release of Path of Exile 2 (POE2) approaches, the anticipation among action RPG (ARPG) fans has reached a crescendo. More than a decade after the original Path of Exile launched in 2013, the landscape of the genre has dramatically shifted. Modern ARPGs are now awash with monetization models, ...