Action RPG Path of Exile 2 gets a brand new preview trailer
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Developer Grinding Gear Games has unveiled a new trailer atE3 2023forPath of Exile 2, the sequel to the cult classic dark fantasy action RPGPath of Exile.
The trailer shows a spellcaster making her way through an army of sinister cultists, firing off arcs of lightning en route to fighting a hulking abomination.
Reminiscent ofDiablo 4, Path of Exileoffers a more granular experience than its counterpart fromBlizzardEntertainment. The original offers famously sprawling talent trees, replete with a dazzling array of decisions for players to make.
Though clearly in the realm of dark fantasyPath of Exile 2distinguishes itself fromDiablo 4’s distinctive art styleby focusing on eldrich horror plucked right out of H. P. Lovecraft rather than the more biblical motifs of Diablo.
Should Grinding Gear Games be able to meaningfully iterate on the staples of the genre, their upcoming title may well earn a place amongst thebest RPGsof recent years.
Either way,Path of Exile 2will be a real treat for action RPG fans, offering the classic kill-loot-repeat trifecta along with the usual scope for gear collection and ruthless character optimization.
Owned by Chinese media titan Tencent, Grinding Gear Games released the originalPath of Exileway back in 2013. Since then, the game has enjoyed a wide range of updates.Path of Exile 2marks version 4.0 of the original title, which has received over 30 major updates since it was first released.
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The series is well-loved and is something of a cult classic, beloved by a passionate community of fans.
In the meantime, however, fans of the genre can keep themselves busy withDiablo 4, which offers atantalizingly well-designed open-worldas well as aslick multiplayer mode.
Grinding Gear Games has also announced that there will be morePath of Exile 2news on July 28.
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