The name currently being mentioned in this conversation is Path of Exile 2 – the competitive challenger directly against Diablo 4 and frequently attracting many gamers’ attention.
It’s easy to understand since Path of Exile has created a profound impression on players, so the second part of the game, despite not being released yet, has already made a significant impact. This is evident through the rankings on Steam, despite the fact that it is still a few days away from its release.
Specifically, Path of Exile 2 is currently the best-selling game on Steam, surpassing major titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
More importantly, on December 6, Path of Exile 2 will officially release an early access version. The number of players logging into Path of Exile 2 is expected to be significant, and the demand for the game is already higher than many blockbuster titles currently on sale like Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Hogwarts Legacy, and Forza Horizon 4, only ranking below the Steam Deck in this ranking.
However, the demand for Path of Exile 2 is rising strongly because this is a title that will be released for free. However, it won’t be available on the night of December 6. Thus, the early access version will have a price of up to $30, and the quality of the gameplay is highly regarded, especially with the character progression system and the various skill trees that the developers are implementing, making the competitive landscape against Diablo 4 quite intense. With the early access phase, Path of Exile 2 will initially release 3 out of 6 chapters with 12 character classes.
If it fully maximizes its potential, Path of Exile 2 is sure to be one of the best free PC games after its early access period ends in 2025.
