Now for all of us, what we can expect is the beta of Path of Exile might be scheduled to release in late 2020.
At the ExileCon in Auckland, the developer Grinding Gear Games (GGG) has announced that the Path of Exile 2 promises to be a more improved version of its predecessor. The original version is no slouch, being praised for the developer’s listening ear and innovative mechanics. However, it is still far from perfect. Even though Path of Exile 2 does not admit to being perfect either, but, to some extent, it does give better gameplay and graphics, as well as streamlined mechanics.
Therefore, here is all the information we know about PoE 2, and what you can really expect while you are farming PoE currency online.
Here Is What We Know So Far In Path of Exile 2:
First of all, it is not a separate game. You might pick your very own campaign of choice as you create a brand new character. Your microtransaction purchases and cosmetic items will carry over to the new campaign. And the real problem is you just can not use your old characters.
Even though Path of Exile 2 uses the very same archetypes, there still will be 19 new Ascendancy Classes different from the very original. That would make transferring your very old characters quite difficult. Similarly, with the 20 years time difference between the two, you should allow your very old character to get some rest. This also means that there are all-new brand creatures and bosses to take them down. It’s a breath of fresh air from the rather repetitive boss battles of before.
And secondly, the new campaign concentrates on a much smaller threat, rather than the first’s world-ending ones. As tradition dictates, your new character escapes execution, only to wash up on the Wraeclast shores. And your adventure will lead you to figure out the mystery surrounding the Duke who has ever tried to have you killed.
Thirdly, the physics engine and graphics of this game will be updated. Projectiles such as arrows will either get stuck on break, surfaces or shatter, mainly depending on their material. The graphics will be rendered more realistically, just as well as the action.
Fourth, the system of Skill Gem will get a rework. Equipment slots used to determine how many gems you can put and link together. With the brand new overhaul, it’s the skill gems that have the slots. That’s correct, you can have a six-slotted skill gem to make skill swapping much easier. Similarly, the passive skill tree has something in the works, even though the developer GGG is keeping mum about it for now.
Fifth, this original campaign gets the very same core mechanic modifications. That means the Path of Exile’s skill system overhaul, as well as the improved graphics and physics, will more likely apply to the much older campaign.
Last but not least, there is no launch date yet. The good news is that there might be a beta version in late 2020. Do not worry about the original version. The devs will still continue to run its at least three-month cycle of updates. And once Path of Exile 2 is officially out, both will have the very same expansion schedule.
This Is A Piece Of Quite Exciting News, Isn’t It?
It bodes well for any hardcore Path of Exile orbs farmer out there. This not-quite-sequel means an uncharted area, add a whole new story to go through. There is also a host of new items, skills, and more to enjoy this game. Due to this game is still being in development, expect more information to come in the next months and years.
Want to check out the general plans of Path of Exile in 2020, you can click here, and now let’s keep enjoying your adventures in Wraeclast!