Path of Exile 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Grinding Gear Games’ free-to-play Diablo game. Originally conceived as a new story campaign for the original Path of Exile, GGG’s habit of packing an overwhelming amount of mechanics, systems and nested skill trees into their software turned the planned expansion into a full sequel.

After suffering several delays since its announcement in 2019, Path of Exile 2 will enter Early Access on December 6th, letting Exiles play through the first two story acts with six of what will later be twelve character classes. Once they’ve completed the story content, players can test the builds they’ve created using the revamped skill gem system in PoE 2’s endgame. Eventually, someone has to take the loot out of all these skeletons.