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Developer Grinding Gear Games confirmed various features for its upcoming action RPGPath of Exile 2, including local co-op, cross-play, and cross-progression. These highly anticipated features will allow players to enjoyPath of Exile 2on different platforms, either solo or with friends.
Following the success of 2013’sPath of Exile, which received raving reviews, especially regarding its gameplay and atmosphere, developer Grinding Gear Games announced a sequel to further expand its universe. With a brand-new skill system, passive abilities, 12 character classes, 19 new Ascendancy Classes, additional weapons, a new six-act campaign, and over 100 endgame maps,Path of Exile 2packs a large amount of contentin a game that will remain free-to-play, according to its developer.
Duringthe latest PlayStation State of Play, Grinding Gear Games revealed more information aboutPath of Exile 2. This upcoming action RPG will support local co-op, letting players enjoyPath of Exile 2without requiring them to team up online. Moreover,Path of Exile 2features both cross-play and cross-progression, giving players the opportunity to continue discovering the game with their main character, no matter their preferred console. On top of being available on PC at launch like the first installment in the series,Path of Exile 2will be available on both PlayStation and Xbox consoles upon release. Last but not least, Grinding Gear Games announced thatPath of Exile 2will be available in Early Access later this year.
ThePath of Exile 2console announcement trailergave more information about this upcoming action RPG, with new gameplay footage, a sneak peek into the game’s universe, and music to highlight the fast-paced mechanics. In the comments to this video, players are comparingPath of Exile 2to the atmosphere of the firstDiablogame, with crisp animations and seemingly smooth gameplay they would love to see more in future videos.
Path of Exile 2 Supports Couch Co-Op, Cross-Play And Cross-Platform
The announcement thatPath of Exile 2will support local couch co-op was a relief for players who have been looking for a newhack-and-slash game to play with a friend. Game Director Jonathan Rogers confirmed that players will be able to either play together on a single account, or log in with two separatePath of Exileaccounts on the same console to access their own characters. SincePath of Exile 2also supports cross-play and cross-progression, players can create a new character to start the adventure together or access their existing characters and team up to explore the endgame content.
