On behalf of all of us here at Eleventh Hour Games –
Congratulations to Grinding Gear Games on the Early Access launch of Path of Exile II.
?️ LOGIN! @pathofexile pic.twitter.com/i5vJAY5v26
— Last Epoch (@LastEpoch) December 6, 2024
Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular action RPG, has launched its early access period to a massive player response. The game, developed by Grinding Gear Games, saw hundreds of thousands of concurrent players on its first day. The launch was not without its challenges.
The servers struggled to handle the overwhelming demand, leading to some initial stability issues.
Path of Exile 2 early access is DELAYED due to the massive influx of players.
DETAILS: https://t.co/hXlSjdtYoi via @MikeyJayRaymond #Xbox
— Jez (@JezCorden) December 6, 2024
Players faced long queues and delays in accessing their Steam keys due to the Path of Exile website being overwhelmed. Grinding Gear Games worked diligently to address these problems.
They performed last-minute database upgrades to accommodate the high player count. The development team expressed gratitude for the community’s patience and support during this time.
Path Of Exile 2: 500,000 Steam Concurrents, 1.1 Million Twitch Viewers, A Smash Hit via @forbes https://t.co/Z7dCgDpNOK pic.twitter.com/3wyp7yIoZE
— Paul Tassi (@PaulTassi) December 7, 2024
Chris Wilson, the co-founder of Grinding Gear Games, stated, “We’re doing some last-minute database upgrades to help handle the overwhelming number of Exiles getting ready to log in to Path of Exile 2.
Server stability after Path of Exile 2 launch
This may cause a short delay in the servers going live.”
‘Path Of Exile’ Servers Down: The Latest Updates On Login Issues via @forbes https://t.co/IaVtp6LHnp pic.twitter.com/gKJ7q4PzE2
— Paul Tassi (@PaulTassi) December 6, 2024
Despite the rocky start, Path of Exile 2 has quickly become one of the most-played games on Steam. It reached a peak of over 500,000 concurrent players, placing it in the top 15 most-played games of all time on the platform.
The game has also been a hit on Twitch, with over 1.1 million viewers tuning in to watch streamers play the game. This level of viewership is a testament to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the release. As of the latest updates, the servers appear to be stable, and players are able to enjoy the game without significant issues.
The development team continues to monitor the situation closely and provide updates to the community. Path of Exile 2 is available now in early access on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S for $29.99. The game has received positive reviews from players, with an 82% “Very Positive” rating on Steam.
The success of Path of Exile 2’s launch is a promising sign for the future of the game. With its engaging gameplay, deep character customization, and challenging content, it is poised to be a major player in the action RPG genre for years to come.







