Path of Exile 2, the highly-anticipated sequel to the action-RPG, has been delayed, and its closed beta testing is now scheduled for June 2024. Developer Grinding Gear Games acknowledged that they were overly optimistic about their initial release dates and needed more time to polish the game.
The closed beta testing, starting on June 7, 2024, will be the full game, not just a partial preview, and it will last for several months. This extended testing period will allow the development team to address any remaining balance issues and ensure the game is well-received by the action-RPG community.
Path of Exile 2 started as an expansion for the original Path of Exile but evolved into a separate standalone game with its own unique gameplay and eldritch horror theme, inspired by H. P. Lovecraft’s works.
Despite the delay, Path of Exile 2 has the potential to become one of the best RPGs in recent years if Grinding Gear Games successfully builds upon the genre’s staples and delivers a polished and engaging experience. Fans of the series will have to wait a bit longer, but the extra time spent in development could result in a more refined and enjoyable game in the end.
