When you’ve been anticipating a game like Path of Exile 2 for what feels like forever, the moment you finally get to play it feels almost surreal. That was precisely the case during the Path of Exile 2 preview event held in Los Angeles earlier this month. After years of development, slow drips of information, and gameplay teasers, the doors to POE2 were finally flung open — even if...

When Path of Exile 2 entered Early Access in December 2024, it did so riding a wave of anticipation. The original POE2 Currency had grown from a niche ARPG into a genre-defining titan—famed for its complexity, deep character customization, and an unparalleled commitment to player-first design. Grinding Gear Games promised that PoE2 would not be a replacement, but rather a parallel...