Supporter packs with early access content launched

Grinding Gear Games invites players to explore a dark adventure in Path of Exile 2 Early Access. There is an extensive endgame system with six character classes with their respective advancements and a deep progression system that includes the iconic passive skill tree.

How on GGG Live was shown, players can gain access on December 6th by purchasing one of the Path of Exile 2 Supporter Packs available on PC, Steam, Playstation, Xbox and Epic Games.

Twenty years after the original Path of Exile, players are tasked with tracking down the seeds of corruption in order to thwart the Count of Ogham's plans. He wants to take advantage of the power of the seed and execute everyone who opposes him. Along the journey, players will encounter fearsome enemies.

It will be possible to join forces with various gangs to prevent the destruction of Wraeclast. You can explore the dark forests of Ogham, traverse the barren plains of the Vastiri Desert and explore the jungle ruins of Utzaal, an ancient Vaal city.

A great adventure awaits

The Supporter Pack can be used to unlock a treasure trove of cosmetic and physical items from the Supporter Packs, which will grant the account early access to the game on December 6th.

Veterans who received the Lifetime Supporter title from the original Path of Exile 1 will receive an Early Access key. Purchasing the Liberator of Wraeclast Supporter Pack or higher always includes exclusive physical items, such as the Path of Exile 2 T-Shirt, Hoodie and Artbook. Everyone who has purchased the Thaumaturge of the Vaal Supporter Pack will receive two or more Early Access Keys from which they can pass on the other keys.

A detailed character development

Six playable character classes are offered in the Early Access phase. Players will have access to two promotion tiers after the end of the game:

1. monk
   • Fast, rapid and deadly: The monk who leads the quarterstaff is quick in battle, but can also defend himself against any opponent unarmed. The Monk has many mechanics that build up in combat to keep the momentum on his side in the fight.
     • Invoker: The Invoker masters the elements with ease and uses their power to become an elemental avatar. The Invoker is also a master of the mind, allowing him to use many abilities without lifting a finger.
     • The Acolyte of Chayula: Trades the Mastery of Spirit for Darkness. A power that can be used to absorb and deal damage. He summons the power from the Breach and trades elemental affinity for chaos.
2. warrior
   • For those who prefer a slower but more powerful melee fighter: The Warrior is the epitome of a slam character who inflicts heavy, powerful attacks on smaller opponents and can thus break through armor.
     • Titan: The Titan focuses on stuns, slams, and powerful defense. Summon the ancestors to strengthen all blows.
     • Warbringer: This fearsome frontline warrior summons the spirits of his ancestors to crush his adversaries. His voice is so powerful that his Warcries can cause his fallen enemies to explode.
3. Ranger
   • The ranger has a few tricks up her sleeve and can also shoot while moving. With numerous escape skills in her arsenal, she is very nimble and agile in combat.
     • Deadeye: This skilled markswoman takes out enemies in style. She moves as fast as the wind and can pack additional arrows with each hit.
     • Pathfinder: The Pathfinder is a master of potions and poison. She can turn mana potions into chemical weapons and create poisons.
4. mercenary
   • The mercenary has a deadly crossbow that can be loaded with various types of ammunition, providing great versatility, penetration and mobility.
     • Witchhunter: The Witchhunter specializes in taking down the deadliest enemies. With added defenses against magic and the ability to break the concentration of his enemies, he is ideal for eliminating mages.
     • The Gemling Legionnaire: He can enhance his abilities by inserting gems directly into his flesh. The Gemling Legionnaire can use more abilities than any other class – the more he uses, the more powerful he becomes.
5. Witch
   • The witch summons an even larger army of undead servants who only obey her. She can cast powerful chaos spells, causing damage to her victims over an extended period of time.
     • Blood Mage: She is a master of life energy. The Blood Mage uses her own life as a source of destruction for her enemies.
     • Infernalist: The Infernalist no longer requires mana, but instead generates intense heat when she casts spells. With a hellhound at her side, she can even transform into a demon.
6. sorceress
   • The sorceress tames the elements at her will and uses elemental magic to wreak havoc on her enemies. This classic sorceress creates a rush of elemental magic from a distance.
     • Stormweaver: He is the master of the forces of nature, able to cast spells faster, hit harder and make his opponents tremble en masse. The Stormweaver can even summon devastating Elemental Storms.
     • Chronomancer: The Chronomancer uses powerful temporal magic to reset cooldowns, not only slowing enemies in his presence, but also potentially halting time.

Over time, more character classes will be added that will have just as many skills and perks as the Early Access ones. When it comes to skills, Path of Exile 2 will feature hundreds of Skill Gems that grant crucial active skills.

To see all active skills, players can simply open the Gemcrafting menu, where they can select an existing skill to level up or engrave a new one. Each skill can be modified with five support gems that change their behavior in dramatic ways – have fun combining, mixing and matching to create a build that suits every individual playstyle.

Passive skills can also be added. All skills can be used in any class as long as they meet the required attributes.

Up to seven extensive endgame systems can be played

Completing the campaign is just the beginning. The endgame in Path of Exile 2 includes countless areas in different biomes, powerful crafting, challenging bosses, unique battles and much more. New paths can be unlocked and the world of Wraeclast can be further explored.

As you progress through the endgame, there will be access to special passive trees that can increase card rewards and change how various endgame mechanics work. While these trees make the maps more rewarding, the difficulty also increases.

After completing the game, the Cruel Difficulty mode is unlocked, in which the game becomes even more difficult; The monsters are more difficult to kill in Cruel Difficulty mode, but drop better loot. The mode also has a few surprises in store. The cruel difficulty level will be removed after the launch of full access and replaced with additional acts.

Some of the key highlights of Path of Exile 2 include:

Trial of the Sekhemas
Ascending in Path of Exile 2 requires completing major trials that will take place throughout the campaign. The Trial of Sekhemas is a grueling gauntlet with rogue-like mechanics that test strength, will, cunning and patience. There are challenges to complete and rewards to earn in each room. On each floor, players must fight powerful bosses that will test their limits.

The Trial of Sekhemas extends into the endgame and offers more content, progression mechanics, unique rewards that can only be obtained in the Trial.

The Trial of the Chaos God
While exploring the Vaal Jungle, players will come across the Temple of Chaos, which offers another opportunity for advancement in Path of Exile 2. To enter the trial, one needs a token from a strange being known only as the Trialmaster. As you enter each room of the Trial, the Trial Master will fill it with dangers to test your endurance. After each room a decision must be made. Either you decide to get the rewards that have been earned so far. Or you can choose to take more risk to increase the rewards.

expedition
Kalguuran settlers have discovered ancient burial sites containing lost artifacts from Verisium and want help excavating them (with explosives).

The Kalguurans have marked the locations where the relics can be found. Explosives must be placed as best as possible to dig up as many as possible. There's just one problem: corruption has brought the corpses of the ancestors back to life, so a small cleanup may need to be carried out before the artifacts can be retrieved. Remains can also be found. Each remnant destroyed makes subsequent monsters stronger, but also more rewarding.

ritual
Ritual altars are sacrificial sites built by the mysterious king in the mists. Ritual altars demand tribute. Each monster slaughtered in the circle feeds the altar. If you touch it after the sacrifice, the ritual is started. The monsters that were just killed are revived by the dark magic of the King in the Mist, and players must fight for survival. You can then use the tribute you pay to the altar to purchase powerful items.

delirium
Some regions are affected by madness. A mysterious creature has a special interest in them. When one touches a mirror, the mist of delirium spreads over the entire area and infects the mind. Players must stay within the nebula to maintain the nightmare – which is as profitable as it is terrifying. Anything they kill increases the rewards you receive. However, the deeper you go into the fog, the stronger the monsters are.

climax
As they explore, players may come across a massive fortress, at the center of which is a pillar of flame and ash rising from underground. It is surrounded by a huge labyrinth that is full of dangers.

Many mechanics will appear in the endgame areas. As players progress, they can earn points that can be spent on improving their skill trees. This allows them to customize their endgame experience. There is much more to discover and learn once the storyline campaign is completed.

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