We have had loads of intriguing information about Path of Exile 2 right this moment, just like the fight having been reworked round a brand new management scheme and the announcement will probably be sticking to its “moral free-to-play” mannequin. Nonetheless, to pour just a little ice water on the fireplace, here is one little bit of not-so-great information: the beta beforehand introduced for June 7 now will not be taking place till late within the yr.
Grinding Gear Video games introduced the information in a tweet that mentioned, “whereas we expect we’d be capable to get the sport’s content material prepared in time, we underestimated how lengthy it’s going to take to get gameplay polished to a regular we’re pleased with. We’re nonetheless going to be doing alpha testing in June, however we’re going to be delaying the beta till later within the yr.”
PC Gamer contributor Dominic Tarason simply received to play a demo of Path of Exile 2 at a press occasion, the place he got here away with a whole lot of optimistic issues to say. Like this: “From enjoying the primary of six acts alone (the later ones appear to be much more fantastical), the number of environments places Diablo 4’s samey overworld to disgrace.” He did additionally point out a number of issues that counsel why the beta may need been delayed, calling the demo construct “a bit crash inclined” in addition to noting persistent stutters.
Grinding Gear Video games completed the announcement of the beta’s delay by saying, “We do not have an actual date for you but, but it surely needs to be in direction of the tip of the yr.”