Path of Exile 2 is much bigger than previously expected. You'll even be able to play the whole game during the closed beta phase. But when does the closed beta happen? We have all the information for you!
Originally, Grinding Gear Games announced Path of Exile 2 as an expansion, but it turns out the game is much bigger than expected. They're making POE 2 a full-fledged standalone game, with tons of new content. In their recent showcase, they gave us a sneak peek of the game and what we can look forward to.
The content they showed was seriously mind-blowing,and it had me totally amazed. While they were at it, the devs also spilled the beans about the upcoming closed beta. They're going all out with this one, because the whole game will be part of it, and it's going to run way longer than those short betas we usually see nowadays.
We have all the information you need to know about the content and closed beta!
Path of Exile 2: Closed Beta Dates
The highly anticipated closed beta will be available on June 7, 2024, and will run for multiple months. Although we have a bit of a wait, the devs from Grinding Gear Games promise it will be well worth it.
They put in a lot of effort to ensure you have a great time with Path of Exile 2, letting you play the whole game during the closed beta. This is how they aim to polish and improve the game to its fullest, even though it's a big task for the team.
Path of Exile 2: New Content
We will give you a rundown about the announced content, 'cause the volume of it is simply astounding:
- Includes six campaign acts with 100 distinct environments
- Fight against 600 monster types
- Battle 100 unique bosses
- Use 240 unique active skills
- Equip over 700 equipment types
- Boast a 1500-node strong passive skill tree
- Access to six new classes alongside the existing ones
- New classes have three unique ascendancies
It will be interesting to see if Grinding Gear Games can fulfill this offer on schedule or delay it in the future – I hope I didn't jinx it!
The devs also ensure Path of Exile 1 and 2 will both receive frequent updates, seasonal support and even share their purchased cosmetics. They want to provide a unique experience, while offering a distinct twist on the same basic formula.
Path of Exile 2 is currently in development and set to release on Mac, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.