Path of Exile announced that it is hosting a livestream on April 8 at 4:00 p.m. ET. There are two exciting things that fans can look forward to in this event. First, more information about its upcoming expansion, Ultimatum, is set to be revealed. Second, there are new details about the game’s planned sequel, Path of Exile 2.
There’s no question that the livestream is going to be something to anticipate since the expansion is expected to launch on April 16. Ultimatum features new ways to play, new items, and a new league. It will arrive with Patch 3.14, which also introduces improvements to the game system. The livestream can be viewed on the game’s official Twitch channel.
Havoc Blitz
While waiting for the livestream, players can enjoy the Havoc Blitz event currently hosted by none other than Havoc616. The event lasts for four days and has players race to earn points with the final standings being determined by the cumulative points total. In a post, the team behind Path of Exile revealed that this event is a good way for players to hone their skills before the new expansion arrives.
Here's the schedule for the events:
- Weekend 1
- Day 1 Start: April 3 at 11:00 a.m. EDT
- Day 2 Start: April 4 at 11:00 a.m. EDT
- Weekend 2
- Day 1 Start: April 10 at 11:00 a.m. EDT
- Day 2 Start: April 11 at 11:00 a.m. EDT
Path of Exile is a free-to-play action RPG that was first released on PC in 2013. A version for the Xbox One was launched in 2017 while the PlayStation 4 version was released in 2019.
In this game, players get to choose from seven different classes and perform various activities like exploring different areas, fighting monsters, and completing quests from NPCs. The game is similar to the Diablo franchise, more so to Diablo 2. Path of Exile released its first expansion in 2014 and since then, lots of updates came out. Learn more about it here.
The sequel, Path of Exile 2, was revealed back in 2019. It was said to introduce a new seven-act storyline campaign along with a major overhaul to both gameplay and game engine. The beta version was initially supposed to launch in late 2020 but has since been delayed.
