HIGHLIGHTS
- Path of Exile 2 introduces enhanced combat and movement systems, allowing players to move while casting spells, making gameplay smoother and more versatile.
- The game offers both WASD and point-and-click movement controls, providing players with more freedom in how they navigate.
- Damage numbers will appear above bosses’ health bars, inspired by Elden Ring, marking a shift from the previous stance against displaying damage numbers.
Path of Exile 2 is an action RPG offering a rich, immersive world developed by Grinding Gear Games.
The game introduces a variety of new gameplay mechanics that change how players experience and play the game.
It includes essential features missing in the previous game, such as damage numbers in POE 2.
New Gameplay Mechanics In Path Of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 introduces new combat and movement mechanics, creating a more dynamic and customizable experience for both new and returning players.
Players can now move while casting skills, making gameplay smoother and more viable for those using multiple skills.
The game now offers both WASD and point-and-click control schemes for character movement, allowing players to choose how they control their character.
Additionally, it lets shields block all frontal attacks and spells, instead of just increasing block chances.
Path of Exile 2 will feature 12 distinct classes, with 6 available in early access and the rest added in future updates.
It also introduces Uncut Skill Gems, allowing players to select and create their desired skill gems from all skill types.
The skill gems are now directly inserted into characters, while the colored socket system and crafting table have been removed.
POE 2 To Introduce Damage Numbers
In a recent interview, Jonathan Rogers, the Technical Director for POE 2, claimed that he was previously against damage numbers.
He stated that having damage numbers pop up during battles would break the game’s immersion.
This changed when he saw how Elden Ring incorporated it, placing damage numbers above the enemies’ health bars.
Taking inspiration from the game, POE 2 incorporated damage numbers on bosses, displaying a basic DPS number above the boss’s health bar on the right.
