
However, now that many fans have been turned off by Diablo 4 Season 1's disappointing update, Path of Exile 2 is in a better position than ever. Path of Exile 2 was re-revealed at Summer Game Fest 2023 but was somewhat overshadowed for appearing so close to Diablo 4's launch. Originally announced at ExileCon 2019, Path of Exile 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Grinding Gear Games' free-to-play ARPG that many fans have seen as an alternative to the Diablo series. Either way, this situation presents the perfect opportunity for Diablo 4's potential competitor Path of Exile 2 to swoop in and steal some of the game's player base if the game strikes while the iron is hot. As a result, many players have become burnt out with the game and may be looking to move on to something new and refreshing away from the grind of Diablo 4, though they should be aware Blizzard is looking into this. Path of Exile 2 has a prime opportunity to snag some of Diablo 4's player base if it capitalizes on the dissatisfaction and generates hype at ExileCon 2023.ĭiablo 4's Season of the Malignant has been marked by controversy as many players are unhappy with the changes the Season 1 update brought to the game, claiming that the game has been made more of a grind to play for minimal payoff.Many players have become burnt out with Diablo 4 and may turn to Path of Exile 2 as a refreshing alternative if the dev can deliver an open beta soon enough.

Diablo 4's Season 1 update has sparked controversy among players, leading to dissatisfaction over increased grinding and minimal payoff.
