Path of Exile 2 Launch: Server Issues, Updates & Player Reactions

Path of Exile 2 launched with server issues at 2 PM ET.

Players faced login problems due to overwhelming demand.

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Developers did last-minute database upgrades pre-launch.

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Post-launch updates promised quick fixes for stability.

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At 3 PM ET, a major crash bug was fixed and deployed.

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Game hit over 306,000 Steam players waiting to log in

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1 million Twitch viewers tuned in, despite server delays.

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Interest remains high for Path of Exile 2’s long-awaited debut.

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Fans compare the game’s launch to Diablo and Marvel Rivals.

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Stay tuned for updates on server stability and access!

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