Diablo IV’s high damage potential raises concerns, prompting Path of Exile 2’s developers to adopt a more measured approach to damage scaling. In a recent interview, they emphasized maintaining balance without extreme damage figures to avoid the need for a stat squish. As early access approaches on December 6, players can gain entry by purchasing a support pack or spending on microtransactions, with assurance that their characters will not be wiped at launch.
Diablo IV vs. Path of Exile 2: A Different Approach to Damage Scaling
For those keeping an eye on **Diablo IV**, you might have come across discussions surrounding the overwhelming damage potential of certain character builds—some dealing trillions of damage to foes. However, this phenomenon raises performance concerns, and the creators of **Path of Exile 2** are determined to steer clear of such pitfalls.
Managing Damage Numbers in Path of Exile 2
In a recent interview on the podcast **Tavern Talk**, the development team behind Path of Exile 2 shared their philosophy regarding damage scaling in the game. They aim to create a balanced experience without relying on excessively high damage figures. This strategy is intended to prevent the necessity of a **stat squish**, a practice often seen in games like **World of Warcraft**, where developers reduce damage numbers to restore game balance.
One developer noted, **”Path of Exile has had its fair share of chaos, but players had ample time—many years—before the damage numbers reached that level. Our damage progression won’t escalate as rapidly or dramatically as in other titles, which alleviates concerns about trillions in damage.”** This statement serves as a pointed critique of Diablo IV’s challenges and reflects the team’s confidence in their upcoming early access release.
Accessing Early Access for Path of Exile 2
As anticipation builds just days before the early access launch of Path of Exile 2, fans are eager to learn how to join the servers. According to the developers’ FAQ, **players will need to invest financially to gain early access to the game.** Specifically, you must purchase at least a support pack or have spent a minimum of 480 euros on microtransactions in the original game.
The most affordable support pack starts at approximately thirty euros, granting you early access while the game will later be available for free.
Players may wonder if their characters will be reset when the full game launches. Fortunately, the developers clarified, **”No, there will be no wipe. We will introduce new leagues, but none of your characters will be deleted; they will transition into a league named Early Access (they won’t ever join Standard). Some characters from earlier leagues might experience minor balance adjustments, but ‘Early Access’ characters will remain intact post-launch.”**
Thus, you can confidently dive into the early access experience without the fear of losing your hard-earned progress. Mark your calendars—the early access for Path of Exile 2 is set to begin on December 6!
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