Path of Exile 2 has made a significant impact since its first day of early access. With a surge of gamers and PCG editors vying for a spot, the game's servers faced a heavy load. However, as pointed out by GamesRadar, it has already achieved remarkable success.

Impressive Player Numbers and Steam Rankings

At the moment of writing, Path of Exile 2 boasts an astonishing 480,000 players in-game. This figure is more than double the peak of 230,000 players in Path of Exile 1 and is still on the rise. It has secured the #19 position among all-time concurrent players on Steam, just ahead of Fallout 4 and behind Capcom Arcade Stadium and Terraria. SteamDB even took to Twitter to reveal that the number of people checking in on PoE2 last night crashed the site, highlighting its popularity.

Challenges and Queues

Yesterday, a significant portion of the playerbase had to wait in queues to play the game once the servers went live. Grinding Gear Games eventually allowed players to connect in batches to manage the influx. This shows the immense demand for the game despite the initial challenges.

Blending of Gameplay Styles

PCG online editor Fraser Brown highly praised Path of Exile 2 for its unique blend of classic ARPG buildcrafting with more Souls-style precision and difficulty. This combination has attracted people from various aspects of life, including those who are typically more inclined towards singleplayer games. It seems that this hardcore live service ARPG has managed to capture the interest of a wide audience.

Future and Potential

Although the current buy-in is $30 for a portion of the game, it appears to be worth the fuss. The game's potential and the positive feedback it has received suggest that it has a bright future. It is likely to continue growing and evolving, attracting even more players. The success of Path of Exile 2 is not just a one-time phenomenon but a sign of the game's ability to meet the expectations of players and stand out in the competitive gaming market.