In an age where major franchises regularly undergo identity crises—rebooting, soft-rebranding, or chasing market trends to remain relevant—Path of Exile 2 (POE2) emerges as a bold counterpoint. Developed by Grinding Gear Games (GGG), this upcoming sequel doesn’t aim to simplify, dilute, or overhaul what made its predecessor a cult favorite. Instead, POE2 embraces a rare design...