Summary
- Path of Exile 2 update 0.2.0 will bring new Ascendancy Classes and Unique items like the Prism Guardian and The Deepest Tower.
- The update will enhance the Endgame with new choices in the Atlas Passive Skill Tree.
- Currently targeting a May 2025 full release, the early-access game currently features six character classes with three Ascendancy Classes each.
Path of Exile 2 developer Grinding Gear Games has revealed a few teasers coming up in March’s 0.2.0 update, including the arrival of new Ascendancy Classes. Path of Exile 2 entered early access back in December 2024, and the devs are currently targeting a May 2025 launch for the full release version.
Path of Exile 2 is a sequel to the 2013 title of the same name, serving as an isometric dungeon crawler boasting 12 character classes with three Ascendancy Classes each. The early access version of the game features six of the planned 12 classes, including Warrior, Monk, Mercenary, Sorceress, Witch, and Ranger. Path of Exile 2’s 0.2.0 update promises a handful of exciting gameplay changes and is expected to drop in late March 2025.
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Posted on the official Path of Exile website, the developer noted they had to keep big changes from the upcoming update behind the veil for now, but managed to let a few teasers escape. While Path of Exile 2’s 0.2.0 patch will buff the strongest build archetype in the game, the update will also introduce new Ascendancy Classes. An illustration was provided for one of the new classes showing a character wielding a crossbow, saying, “Countless wars have left you with skills somewhat resembling a decent officer...” Many speculate that this will be a new Ascendancy for the Mercenary class.
Path of Exile 2 Update 0.2.0 Will Introduce New Ascendancy Classes
- New Ascendancy Classes
- Prism Guardian Item
- The Deepest Tower Item
- Improvements and New Choices for Atlas Passive Skill Tree
If that wasn’t enough excitement, the blog post also revealed two Unique items arriving in the new update, named the Prism Guardian, which is a Sectarian Crest Shield, and The Deepest Tower being a Spiritbone Crown. However, players will need to achieve a higher level before attempting to use the new items. Furthermore, Grinding Gear Games highlighted several improvements that were coming to Endgame in the update, including enhancements and new choices being added to the Atlas Passive Skill Tree. Players are also keen to participate in Path of Exile 2’s new race events hosted during the countdown to update 0.2.0, and players who win first place will receive a brand-new custom-decaled laptop from Alienware.
Considering the new Ascendancy Classes coming to the game, Path of Exile 2’s most popular classes were recently revealed. Stormweaver and Invoker came out on top, chosen by 19.04% of players, followed by the Infernalist in third place with a popularity of 16.45%. Unfortunately, the Acolyte of Chayula was noted as the least-used class in the game, with only 1.15% of players backing it.
Path of Exile II
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 100%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Nudity, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Language, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)
- Developer(s)
- Grinding Gear Games
- Publisher(s)
- Grinding Gear Games
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash, MMORPG
