Path Of Exile 2 Feels Like A Soulslite, & It Works

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was long teased to feel different from its predecessor, and one aspect of that is becoming a hybrid soulslite. The highly anticipated sequel launched into early access and has already seen success. Though the content will be incomplete during the six months, and some issues will need to be worked out, it still shows promise.

One of the other largest differences from the first game is how skills have changed. These gems are no longer limited to armor sockets, instead getting their own inventory page that can fit up to nine. Each skill can also have up to five support gems equipped to drastically alter the stats and mechanics of each. Combining this with the increased flexibility between classes, has created a game with endless build potential.

Though has retained the vast majority of its ARPG mechanics, and even improved on them, there is one area in the game that is different. Combat now feels more akin to a soulslike game blended into an ARPG. Challenging bosses truly put players to the test, often requiring both skill and patience to take down.

The evolution of soulslikes is showing how far FromSoftware’s ideas can be stretched before they lose their impact, and it makes the future exciting.

This has largely worked for the game, adding a new layer of thinking, positioning, and boss creativity. This may deviate from the standard «spin-to-win» idea of an ARPG, but it is a bold step in a new direction that could pay off in dividends and confirm as the killer.

These combat changes have impacted the game in numerous ways. The first thing many experienced players will notice is the decrease in regular enemies. This has been compensated by regular enemies having more health and more abilities that require movement. Standing still and trying to chip away will lead to death more often than surviving. A change like this may seem jarring at first, but makes sense given how much stronger characters can get in .

Path of Exile 2 is already popular in the early days of its early