Summer Game Fest brought with it plenty of exciting announcements, including trailers forMortal Kombat 1,Dead by Daylight, andPath of Exile 2. Grinding Gear Games' free-to-play action RPG follow-up toPath of Exilewas announced back in 2019, but the developer has been fairly quiet about its upcoming sequel in the years since. Now, fans have been treated to a world premiere trailer showing off some ofPath of Exile 2’s action and the promise of more details to come during ExileCon in July.
The2013 hitPath of Exile, initially released for PC and later ported to consoles, was warmly received by players. With praise for its genre innovations, darkly intriguing world design, and challenging gameplay, it was considered a solid addition to the pool of action RPGs. Although developer Grinding Gear Games supplied a steady stream of expansion packs over the years, a decade after its releasePath of Exilehas started to feel dated compared to its competitors. An update is sorely needed, and with howPath of Exile 2is shaping up, it seems like it could be the perfect accompaniment to Blizzard’s recently releasedDiablo 4.
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Path Of Exile 2’s New Trailer
The “Ngamakanui” teaser trailer gave fans a better look at the highly-anticipatedPath of Exile 2, including glimpses of gameplay, an insight into the new look of the in-game world, and a selection of the game’s enemies. Although the trailer was only short, gamers were pleased toseePath of Exile 2in actionand to be reassured that they’ll be able to get their hands on it soon. Showing a brief encounter as a character is swarmed by enemies, the teaser trailer demonstrated a few magical abilities as the besieged figure fired off a handful of different spells to clear their path.
Set twenty years after the events of the first game,Path of Exile 2will feature a new seven-act campaignand will make some significant changes to the game engine, visuals, and gameplay. The developer has previously spoken about some of the updates that will be coming toPath of Exile 2including the"better bosses, a new skill gem system, and gorgeous graphics," and fans will be looking forward to learning more about the game in July, with hopefully a more in-depth look during ExileCon.
Path Of Exile 2’s Diablo 4 Comparisons
Path of Exilehas made it into many gamers' lists of top PC role-playing games, and it’s enjoyed a dedicated fan base since its release with a healthy list of expansions and updates across its lifespan. Plenty of people were excited for a sequel, and while the developer has taken its time releasing one, there’s still a high level of hype forPath of Exile 2’s launch. Inevitably,Path of Exile 2isbeing compared toDiablo 4despite it not yet being out, as both are recognizable names in the fantasy RPG sphere.Path of Exileupdated and reimagined many of the elements that were central to earlierDiabloinstallments, and players are hopingPath of Exile 2can pull off a similar feat.
WhilePath of Exile 2might be looking to bring its own innovations to the genre, there are enough similarities withDiablo 4that fans of one will likely enjoy the other. Both series have been known for their more hardcore approach to gaming, which could appeal to traditionalists and newcomers alike.Path of Exile 2’s status as a free-to-play game also works in its favor, but the macabre visuals, darkly demonic vibe, and depth of character-building in both should make for an interesting experience.Path of Exile 2’s sheer amount of options when it comes to how players can shape their characters should match evenDiablo 4’s promise of greater customization, ensuring that both titles build on their foundational earlier entries in promising new ways.
