Path of Exile 2 has broken records in its launch, surpassing the hype surrounding Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Path of Rivals. Despite initial delays and login issues, the game drew a massive playerbase, with over 1.1 million Twitch viewers before its official release. As of now, hundreds of thousands of players are actively playing on Steam alone.
The numbers indicate that Path of Exile 2 is one of the top 20 Steam games in terms of concurrent players. The game has an impressive 82% “Very Positive” score on Steam, despite some server and connection issues reported by negative reviewers.
For Diablo 2 fans, Path of Exile 2 offers a similar experience with its hardcore nature, but without the excessive difficulty options. Instead, the game relies on strategy and gear to overcome challenges, much like Dark Souls. While not punishing, the game does require careful planning and preparation to succeed.
While opinions may vary about the game’s quality, the impressive launch numbers and overwhelmingly positive reviews suggest that Path of Exile 2 is off to a great start. As for whether it lives up to its potential remains to be seen, but one thing is clear – the game has already won over many fans.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/12/07/path-of-exile-2-500000-steam-concurrents-11-million-twitch-viewers-a-smash-hit