Grinding Gear Games commits to supporting Path of Exile 1 alongside Path of Exile 2's growing player base
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Robert Purchese
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Summary
Grinding Gear Games confirms continued support for Path of Exile 1 alongside the surging popularity of Path of Exile 2. As PoE 2 approaches its 1.0 release, the developer promises not to abandon the original game, stating it will support PoE 1 "as long as there are players" playing it. The article addresses community concerns about whether the sequel will eventually replace the original title.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledGrinding Gear Games intends to support the older action role-playing game 'as long as there are players' playing it
As player numbers leap alongside Path of Exile 2's final early access update, and the game's prospective 1.0 release later this year, a question arises about the future of Path of Exile 1
Will it be elbowed out? In short: no.
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