Path Of Exile 2 Won't Leave Early Access In 2025--"Don't Believe That's Possible Anymore"

Here is a 186-word summary of the news article: Path of Exile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular ARPG, will not be leaving early access and launching in full by 2025, according to game director Jonathan Rogers. Despite earlier hopes, the development has taken longer than expected, and the game's full release is no longer considered possible this year. The upcoming The Third Edict update will add the fourth campaign act, new temporary interlude acts, and the game's first seasonal league. However, the developer, Grinding Gear Games, still needs to complete Acts V and VI, and five additional character classes are yet to be added. Rogers explained that the full release will require not only the completion of the campaign but also achieving a level of balance and polish that satisfies the player community. The developer is currently focused on these goals, and it's possible that Act VI's arrival could coincide with the game's final launch. To give players a chance to experience Path of Exile 2 before the full release, the game will hold a free weekend from August 29 to September 1, coinciding with the launch of The Third Edict update.