The recent update for Path of Exile 2 (version 1.007, released on December 9, 2024) introduced notable balance changes and addressed gameplay issues. Here’s an overview of the update:
Key Changes:
- Gas Explosion Damage Adjustments:
- Gas Cloud Explosions, triggered by skills like Ignite and Flame Wall, had their mechanics refined. The explosions were deemed too easy to detonate with persistent Ignite skills, leading to adjustments in their damage output.
- Future updates will further modify these mechanics so that the potency of Ignite or Detonator skills contributes more meaningfully to determining Gas Cloud damage. This approach aims to balance the system better across varying playstylesThe DirectMP1st.
- Ongoing Issues:
- Persistent problems include in-game shop malfunctions (e.g., not displaying point balances), client crashes, and endless loading screens, especially in party play on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- New issues include challenges with creating SSF (Solo Self-Found) characters and audio inconsistencies during cinematic sequencesMP1st.
Current State of the Game:
Path of Exile 2 is in early access as of December 6, 2024. The early access version includes six of the twelve planned character classes and the first six chapters of the campaign. The full release is expected in late 2025
