Path of Exile 2 Patch Sparks Player Backlash Over Nerfs and Respec Costs

A recent update heavily nerfs popular builds, leaving many players with unplayable characters and calling for free respec options.

Grinding Gear Games released patch 0.1.0D for Path of Exile 2, introducing bug fixes, balance adjustments, and significant nerfs to certain builds.
Changes to Trigger gems and energy gain mechanics have rendered popular builds like 'Cast on Freeze' and 'Cast on Shock' nearly unusable for many players.
Players are frustrated by the game's high respec costs, which can require hundreds of thousands of gold, making it difficult to adapt to major balance changes.
Calls for free respec options have grown, with players arguing that significant rebalancing during early access should allow flexibility in adjusting builds.
Grinding Gear Games has not yet responded to player demands, though the game remains in early access, where frequent changes are expected.