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Path of Exile 2 Update 0.2.1b Is Just a Microtransaction Patch

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After three months, Grinding Gear Games released a new update for Path of Exile 2 that, believe it or not, fixes absolutely nothing. Patch 0.2.1b is now available, and this is just a microtransaction update. In other words, it only brings MTX to the game and nothing more.

For a game that is still in Early Access, this is hilarious. Due to this awful update, the game’s recent reviews have dropped to Mixed. Moreover, the number of players who have been playing it has been reduced significantly.

Path of Exile 2 had an amazing EA launch. The game managed to hit 578K concurrent players when it came out. Nowadays though? Its peak is around 10K. And, to put things into perspective, the first Path of Exile had a 24-hour peak of 68K concurrent players. Ouch.

I don’t know what Grinding Gear is doing and why they haven’t invested more resources into the game. I get it. The first Path of Exile remains profitable. But the devs should have invested more in its sequel. Otherwise, what’s the point of purchasing it in Early Access?

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Never buy games that are in Early Access. Path of Exile 2 is another reminder that you should stay away from them. So, hopefully, PC gamers will one day learn their lesson.

I’m not saying the game is dead. Grinding Gear Games can still turn things around. But one update every four months isn’t enough. Don’t forget, the game is still in Early Access. That means it should be updated often, based on what players say and suggest. After all, that’s the whole point of an EA game.

Grinding Gear Games said that the next big update for Path of Exile 2 is coming on August 29th. This will be Update 0.3.0, and it will add a new League. Leagues are special modes with their own economy and brand-new content. They usually have new ways to fight, new items, crafting tools, and new bosses. While the League is live, you’ll see this new content all over the game. After the League ends, the devs will decide how to add that content into the main game.

As I said, Patch 0.2.1b is just an MTX patch. Still, I’ve included its full patch notes below. So, those interested can see what has been added to the game.

Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.2.1b Release Notes

Microtransactions included in this patch are:

  • Watcher’s Wrath Armour Set
  • Archon of the Atlas Armor Set
  • Skull of Undeath
  • Syndicate’s Demise Unique Finisher Effect
  • The Originator’s Portal Effect
  • Rose Charges

This patch also enables the Mercenaries Supporter Packs for Path of Exile 2. There are two series of Mercenaries Supporter Packs; the Phrecian Magistrate series and the Cryptkeeper series. Each of the two series has different exclusive cosmetic contents.