Path of Exile 2 Doubles All-time Player Peak of Original Game

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As a seasoned gamer with decades under my belt, I can confidently say that Path of Exile 2 has managed to captivate my attention like few games have before. The sheer number of players flocking to this game is a testament to its allure and the anticipation it has built over the years.

This weekend, Path of Exile 2 is leading the pack among numerous free games launched on Steam. Anticipation has been building as players line up for early access to the action RPG developed by Grinding Gear Games. Despite some anticipated server issues, the buzz surrounding the game remains undiminished.

“The standout aspect of Path of Exile 2’s hot start is that the numbers we have so far are from players who paid $30 for early access to a game that will eventually become free-to-play, demonstrating their strong commitment.

Path of Exile 2 is on the path to success

On December 7th’s morning, Path of Exile 2 has reached its maximum player count of 496,736, and this figure is projected to grow further. This makes the game stand second only to Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, consistently leading games on Steam’s player charts. Interestingly, Path of Exile 2 is currently surpassing another highly anticipated recent release, Marvel Rivals, which peaked at 444,286 players only a couple of days ago.

The follow-up to Path of Exile surpassed the original game’s record for peak concurrent players by more than doubling, reaching a staggering 229,337 players. Remarkably, even Steam reviews from players who haven’t been able to play yet are favorable, demonstrating an unprecedented level of excitement for the game that rivals Diablo, Blizzard’s ARPG juggernaut. As reported by developers at Grinding Gear Games, over a million accounts have claimed early access for Path of Exile 2.

Based on the initial feedback, Path of Exile 2 is receiving overwhelming positive comments. Generally speaking, it appears that the sequel has refined and enhanced most, if not all, aspects compared to the original game. Moreover, PoE2 maintains its unique elements that set it apart from other games in the genre, such as its immense and intimidating skill tree system.

With the fixing of early access bugs, it’s not unexpected that the number of players in Path of Exile 2 will keep rising. Unlike some games that launch with widespread login problems, which often receive a lot of online criticism, this game has been met with an overwhelmingly positive and excited response – even during the large-scale login issues.

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2024-12-07 21:17