A lot of news dropped about Path of Exile 2 on Friday, and rightfully so, since the Early Access version is launching in a couple of weeks.
Let’s talk about the new details from PoE2’s recent livestream, purchase information, and what to expect in the upcoming Early Access! 🙂
Path of Exile 2 Early Access Supporter Packs Pre-Purchase Now Available
Though the first Path of Exile was free-to-play, the Early Access of PoE2 comes with a price tag. You can see the prices per supporter pack above, but each comes with freebies and some inclusions, depending on the tier purchased.
Each tier offers Early Access Keys and Points for the in-game stores, and while the more expensive ones give the same (Keys and Points), they also come with extra aesthetic bonuses or even physical items like exclusive T-shirts.
Six Classes to Play During Early Access, More to Come
Now that’s out of the way, let’s talk about the six classes you can play during Path of Exile 2’s Early Access. Here they are:
Monk – Fast, furious, and deadly. Get in and out of combat swiftly with the Monk, who wields the Quarterstaff, or throw punches in quick succession Unarmed. The Monk has many mechanics that involve building up to help keep momentum in combat, which is helpful for boss fights.
Warrior – Prefer a slower-paced but harder-hitting melee? The tough Warrior is the quintessential slam character who can dish out significant, chunky attacks to smaller enemies and break the armor of others.
Ranger – The Ranger has a few tricks up her sleeve and can shoot while on the go. With numerous escape skills in her arsenal, experience great swiftness and mobility with the Ranger in combat.
Mercenary – The Mercenary wields a deadly crossbow that can be loaded with different ammo types, offering versatility, power, and mobility.
Witch – Summon an army of undead minions to your bidding. The Witch can cast powerful chaos spells and cause damage over time to her enemies – fans of the character may find that they’ll be able to summon more minions this time.
Sorceress -Bending elements to her will, the Sorceress unleashes devastation and mayhem on her foes through elemental magic. This classic spellcaster weaves a flurry of elemental magic from afar.
There are more classes to come, and I can’t wait to see what others will be added into the game to make things more interesting. PoE2 also has hundreds of Skill Gems available in the game, and five Support Gems can support each skill. These Support Gems can modify a class’s play style, depending on your choices.
Robust Path of Exile 2 Endgame & 1.0 Plans
The team at GGG has a lot of plans for both Path of Exile 2’s endgame and 1.0 version. This includes up to seven endgame systems, some of which include the following:
Trial of the Sekhemas – Ascension in Path of Exile 2 requires the completion of great Trials, which you’ll find as you progress through the campaign. The Trial of Sekhemas is a grueling gauntlet with rogue-like mechanics to test your Strength, Will, Cunning, and Patience. Each room has its challenges to overcome and rewards to claim. On each floor, players have to fight powerful bosses that will test their limitations.
The Trial of the Chaos God – While exploring the Vaal Jungle, players will discover the Temple of Chaos, which introduces another way of Ascending in Path of Exile 2. Entry to the Trial requires a token from a strange entity known only as the Trialmaster. As you enter each room of the Trial, the Trialmaster will fill it with hazards to test your commitment. After each room, you will need to make a choice. Take the rewards you have earned so far, or go double or nothing, increase your rewards, but take on more risk.
Expedition – Kalguurans settlers have discovered ancient burial sites with lost Verisium artifacts, and they want you to help dig them up—with explosives. The Kalguurans have marked the locations where the relics can be found. Place explosives as best you can to dig up as many as possible. There is one problem: corruption has brought the corpses of their ancestors to life, so you might have to do a minor cleanup before you can reclaim the artifacts. You can also find Remnants, the destruction of which will further anger the restless dead. Each one you blow up will make subsequent monsters more powerful but also more rewarding.
Ritual – Ritual Altars are sacrificial sites built by the mysterious King in the Mists. Ritual Altars demand tribute. Every monster you slaughter in the circle will feed the Altar. After the sacrifice, touch it to begin the ritual. The monsters you just killed will be resurrected by the King in the Mists’ dark magic, and you must fight to survive. The tribute you have offered to the altar can then be spent to buy powerful items.
Delirium – Some maps have been touched by insanity. A mysterious entity has taken a special interest in you. Step through the looking glass, and you will find your nightmares coming to life. When you touch a Mirror, the mists of Delirium will spread out across the area, infecting your mind. You must stay within the mist to maintain the nightmare – which is as profitable as it is terrifying. Everything you kill will increase the rewards that drop. However, the deeper into the mist you travel, the stronger the monsters are. Be careful not to overstay your welcome.
Pinnacle – While mapping, you might come across a giant Fortress with a pillar of flame and ash rising from the centre that has emerged from underground. It is surrounded by an enormous maze riddled with danger.
Of course, we cannot forget about the massive Skill Tree that was also in the previous PoE game, which they have improved a lot on, and a Cruelty Mode which players can unlock to take on more challenges.
I’m really excited about this game! And personally, I’m curious how it’ll perform on the Steam Deck. The devs mentioned that it is already playable, but we still need to know how it’s been optimized, especially for tougher and more fast-paced action. XD
Remember that Early Access unlocks across all platforms (PC, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Epic Game Store) on December 7, 3AM GMT+8. You can know more from the official website. See you in Wraeclast!
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