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Path of Exile 2 dev isn't afraid of nerfs: "I've lost all sympathy for that bloody Temple"Grinding Gear Games directors Jonathan Rogers and Mark Roberts are prepared to nerf exploitable mechanics in Path of Exile 2, particularly the notorious Vaal Temple. They express frustration with players repeatedly breaking the game's economy through unintended Temple farming methods, leading to the implementation of new economy tracking tools. The developers aim to ensure a balanced and engaging experience for all players, discouraging reliance on single, overpowered strategies.
Path of Exile 2 player willingly deletes level 100 character to become world first martyr, buffing everyone in the game: 'That was the coolest thing I've seen in a videogame in a very long time'A high-level Path of Exile 2 player named Carn willingly sacrificed their level 100 character to become the first 'Martyr of the First Edict,' a secret event added by Grinding Gear Games. This act permanently destroyed his character but granted all players an extra skill tree point, a move praised by the player as one of the coolest videogame moments he'd ever seen.- Path of Exile 1’s next expansion is on the horizon – here are the dates and initial detailsGrinding Gear Games has announced the upcoming release date for Path of Exile's next major update, version 3.29, which will launch on Friday, July 24th, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. A showcase revealing the new league content will be held on Thursday, July 16th, at 4:00 p.m. EDT, with the current Mirage league concluding on Monday, July 20th.
Path of Exile 2 players are deleting their max-level characters - to make you strongerGrinding Gear Games has introduced a new mechanic in Path of Exile 2's Return of the Ancients expansion where players can delete their max-level characters to permanently strengthen all future characters in that league. One player, Souaib 'cArn' Hanaf, has already performed this sacrifice, becoming the 'Martyr of the First Edict' and granting a bonus passive skill point to others. The update also includes new ways to craft powerful items and discover hidden passive nodes.
Path of Exile 2 devs narrowly prevented an in-game economic disaster by nerfing a broken money-making strategy before it…Grinding Gear Games quickly issued significant nerfs to a lucrative temple strategy in Path of Exile 2 after players discovered it could generate excessive in-game currency. This intervention was necessary to prevent the game's economy from collapsing, a move largely applauded by the player base who feared the update would become disastrous.- Free Online ARPG Crystalfall has Launched its Content Update, Addressing Key Player ConcernsCRG Studio has released a significant content update for its free-to-play online action RPG, Crystalfall, on Steam. The update addresses player concerns regarding content, quality of life features, and monetization, introducing new uniques, skills, an endgame map, and a loot filter. The studio also made adjustments to in-game purchases and is investigating early-stage WASD movement controls and Steam Deck compatibility.
Path of Exile 2 has "never experienced this type of failure before"Grinding Gear Games has apologized for a major server outage that affected Path of Exile 2 players for over an hour following a hotfix update. The developer explained that a missing data file caused a cascade of crash dumps, filling server disks and preventing a rollback. Measures are being implemented to prevent similar failures in the future.- Path of Exile 2 has addressed Temple ‘juicing’ as it maps out updates to progression, items, and the campaignGrinding Gear Games has deployed a hotfix to reduce the 'juicing' potential of the Temple system in Path of Exile 2. The studio also detailed upcoming updates for the early access Action RPG, including new atlas tree nodes, adjustments to map rerolls and gem stat details, and quality-of-life improvements for the main campaign.
Path of Exile 2's new endgame is a massive upgrade, but GGG is already planning to make it juicierGrinding Gear Games is actively improving Path of Exile 2's endgame and campaign based on player feedback, with recent updates addressing progression blockers and bugs. Future plans include expanding endgame content with new Atlas tree nodes, streamlining the campaign further, and refining mechanics like Heavy Stun and Ritual league. The developer is also working on various fixes for crashes, targeting issues, and controller usability.
Path of Exile 2 studio says "almost all the progression blockers" from the ARPG's latest update have been fixed as endgame and other planned features are detailedGrinding Gear Games has addressed critical progression blockers in Path of Exile 2's latest update, Return of the Ancients, with almost all known issues now resolved. The studio is also planning further fixes and improvements for endgame content, character balance, and controller trade functionality over the next week.- Engagement RingPlayer numbers for Path of Exile 2 are surging, according to Eurogamer.net. Grinding Gear Games has assured players that Path of Exile 1 will not be neglected amidst the success of its sequel.
As Path of Exile 2 player numbers surge, Grinding Gear Games promises it won't forget about Path of Exile 1Grinding Gear Games has assured players that Path of Exile 1 will continue to be supported indefinitely, even as Path of Exile 2's player numbers surge following its latest early access update. Co-founder Jonathan Rogers stated that the company has separate teams dedicated to both games and is capable of running them concurrently. Path of Exile 2's 'Return of the Ancients' update has significantly boosted player counts, with concurrent users on Steam alone exceeding 400,000.
Path of Exile 2 Return of the Ancients dooms devs to the hotfix mines as the action RPG's "buggiest" update yet sees the biggest Steam player peak since launchPath of Exile 2's 'Return of the Ancients' update has led to a significant surge in player numbers, reaching a new peak of over 421,000 concurrent players on Steam. However, the update is also plagued by numerous bugs, leading Grinding Gear Games to acknowledge the issues and work on fixes for progression blockers, crashes, and other critical problems.
Path of Exile 2 tops 400,000 players on Steam following major updatePath of Exile 2 saw a significant surge in players on Steam, reaching over 421,000 concurrent users following the "Return of the Ancients" update and a free-to-play weekend. The update introduced new story content, endgame improvements, and build planning tools. Grinding Gear Games now faces the challenge of player retention during its Early Access period.
A new Path of Exile 2 hotfix makes sure you won't run out of maps in the endgameGrinding Gear Games has released a hotfix for Path of Exile 2 to address concerns about Waystone sustain in the endgame. The update increases Waystone drop rates from map bosses and also includes fixes for quest progression, Atlas wound maps, and ability cooldowns, alongside a nerf to Kelari's Deception.- Path of Exile 2’s Path of the Ancients launch saw a huge swell of players and mild server creakingPath of Exile 2's 'Path of the Ancients' launch experienced a significant player surge, leading to some server strain and minor issues. The game saw over 400,000 concurrent players on Steam, with Grinding Gear Games actively deploying hotfixes and updates to address bugs and validation problems.
- Path of Exile 2 Free WeekendGrinding Gear Games is hosting a free weekend for Path of Exile 2, their action RPG sequel currently in Early Access. The promotion is not available on the PlayStation 5 version of the game.
Valuing Path of Exile 2 drops is now faster and simpler than ever, and so is planning your endgamePath of Exile 2's upcoming Return of the Ancients update introduces significant quality-of-life improvements, including an enhanced endgame Atlas search tool, a quick item value checker for trading, and a spacious new Fragment stash tab. Game Director Jonathan Rogers indicated that this 0.5 update will be the last early access league before the 1.0 launch is scheduled for the end of 2026.
Path of Exile co-creator tells developers "don't survey your players" because "'your audience is good at recognizing problems and bad at solving them'"Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson advises game developers against surveying players for design direction, stating that audiences are better at identifying problems than solving them. He emphasizes that while player feedback is crucial for identifying issues, developers must maintain their own vision for the game's direction. Wilson also touches on the potential pitfalls of player surveys, such as creating false expectations and optimizing for vocal players rather than the entire community.- PSA: Path of Exile 2 will run a free-to-play weekend starting May 29 alongside Return of the AncientsPath of Exile 2 is hosting a free-to-play weekend from May 29th to June 1st, coinciding with the launch of its Return of the Ancients league. During this period, players can experience the multiplayer ARPG, including new ascendancy classes and endgame updates. Grinding Gear Games is also offering a 50% discount on supporter packs and in-game cosmetics for participants.