Path of Exile 2 Launches to Massive Player Base and Early Praise

The highly-anticipated action RPG draws over 500,000 concurrent Steam players despite launch-day bugs.

Path of Exile 2 has debuted in early access, attracting over 500,000 concurrent players on Steam and 1.1 million Twitch viewers prior to its launch.
The game has received an 82% 'Very Positive' rating on Steam, though some negative reviews cite server issues and login problems.
Grinding Gear Games is addressing reported bugs, including login delays, verification email issues, and in-game store errors, with fixes expected soon.
The sequel builds on its predecessor's success with cross-platform support, updated combat systems, and a hardcore difficulty approach reminiscent of Dark Souls.
Currently available through a $5 early access supporter pack, the full public release date for Path of Exile 2 has not yet been announced.