Path of Exile 2 takes another step towards version 1.0 with the upcoming update 0.4.0, which will add a new league, Fate of the Vaaland a new class Druid. However, despite GGG's best efforts, the “full” version of the game may still cut some corners and come out without all 12 classes.
GGG Director Jonathan Rogers recently briefed the media on this upcoming update, as well as the outlook for Path of Exile 21.0, which will finally make the game free-to-play and exit the Early Access scheme, which currently costs $30 to enter.
He said that GGG was aiming to release the game in 2026, although development from version 0.1 to 1.0 was originally expected to take about six months, and that nothing had happened so far to indicate a further pushback to 2027. according to PCGamesN1.0 doesn't seem to mean what we think it means.
When asked about the 12 classes planned for the game, Rogers said he was increasingly concerned that not all of them would be ready for the 1.0 release. “Ideally I would like to see all classes closed, but at this point I suspect we probably won’t have all of them,” he said.
He also added that improving gameplay and introducing other highly anticipated weapons and mechanics, such as swords, is a higher priority than releasing every class. He clarified that all the classes that make it into version 1.0 will have each of their own ascensions, so that's at least something.
Path of Exile 2 It is already taking quite a long time to reach the final stage and version 1.0, which may be influenced by GGG's desire to support and develop both versions. PoE games at the same time. They recently launched a real new league for the original game. Path of Exilethanks to which the game surpassed its sequel by a wide margin.
As it were, Last of the Druidsthat is, patch 0.4.0, starts on December 11with a free weekend for those who want to see if the game's current situation is wide enough for them to jump into it. Spoiler: yes, yes, it is.
