Path of Exile 2 Becomes Separate Game with New Campaign, Classes, and Difficulty Modes

Path of Exile 2 was originally an expansion but is now a separate game with its own campaign and end-game.
Two new classes, Monk and Sorceress, were revealed, bringing total classes to six across the Attribute combinations.
Combat is being overhauled with new melee mobility and elemental destruction magic.
Hardcore mode will be more challenging, with boss fight restarts and experience loss upon death.
Developers aim for increased difficulty and skill reliance over item checks in Path of Exile 2.