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Path of Exile 2has taken the gaming world by storm with its early access launch in December 2025 and quite obviously, it has been compared to Blizzard’sDiablo 4.
Dungeon crawler enthusiasts have been debating on whetherDiablo 4is better or ifPath of Exile 2holds the advantage. WhetherPath of Exile 2is truly the successor toDiablo 4remains to be seen. However, it is absolutely certain now that both these titles have absolutely devastated Eleventh Hour Games’Last Epoch.
WhenLast Epochwas launched in February 2024, it was praised and fans of the dungeon crawler space did truly enjoy it. With tweaks to features within the iconicDiablofranchise,Last Epochtruly brought an improved version of the game. During this time, Blizzard was preparing for the next season ofDiablo 4.Last Epochreally helped ease this waiting time forDiablofans as the game was built on mechanics established by iconic dungeon crawlers. All this changed after the early access release ofPath of Exile 2.
The demise of a potentialDiablo 4successor and the rise ofPath of Exile 2
Last Epochwas never a terrible game. It was clear via gameplay that the developers were huge fans ofDiabloand the dungeon-crawler genre. However, it is difficult to emulate the hype thatDiablo 4has. Simply put, theDiablofranchise is quite possibly the most successful dungeon-crawler franchise out there.
For a fan-made game,Last Epochis certainly a huge success. Eleventh Hour Games have gone above and beyond to at least compete with Blizzard. Unfortunately, it just didn’t have the manpower or finances to compete against the mammoth that isDiablo.The release ofDiablo 4in 2023 already garnered a huge amount of hype. Not to mention, regular seasonal updates. In fact, there is still ahuge amount of doubtregardingPath of Exile 2dominating the ARPG space because ofDiablo 4′s stature.
Path of Exile 2 Has Multiple Major Flaws the Devs Had Already Addressed in the Previous Game
At its peak,Last Epochboasted around 265,000 players online. However, the game has failed to reach those heights afterPath of Exile 2started garnering more attention from gamers. Even when the game did reach its peak, it was soon surpassed byPath of Exile 2’speak of 480,000.Last Epoch’s numbers have dropped drastically since then and the chances of its survival indeed look slim judging by the numbers.
CouldLast Epochbe a potential rival toPath of Exile 2?
The numbers speak for themselves, and it has become increasingly clear that gamers are more drawn toPath of Exile 2than any other title. However, Eleventh Hour Games may have a final trick up their sleeves to saveLast Epochwith the game’s Season 2 update.A blog post on Steamfrom the developers outlined their plans forLast Epoch‘s next big update.
In short, the blog revealed that they plan to tackle a whole bunch of bugs, add a few more fast travel options, and some new dungeons. However, the most significant update will be the addition of new bosses.
Last Epoch Borrows Some Key QoL Changes From Diablo 4 for Season 2 Update, but Will It Be Enough to Keep Path of Exile 2 at Bay?
While theLast Epochdoesn’t have as many bosses asPath of Exile 2, the fights are still incredible and probably their strongest feature. The excitement from boss battles is what drew audiences toLast Epochin the first place, and adding more of them will only improve the game further.
Darsh Devanand
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Darsh has been a gamer for as long as he can remember, starting out as a kid glued to the screen with his trusty keyboard in hand. He’s also a huge Batman nerd—borderline obsessed if he’s being honest. Over time, his love for storytelling found its way into his work, from creating social media content to writing for tech and scripting podcasts. To him, gaming is more than just fun—it’s where immersion, creativity, and great stories come together. When he’s not writing, you’ll probably catch him messing around on his guitar or rewatching classics like The Sopranos and Breaking Bad. Storytelling, in any form, is what keeps him going.
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