It's probably fair to say Path of Exile 2's previous update wasn't received well. On Steam, reviews were pretty negative—players upset by a series of nerfs that made the game harder, the combat slower and loot more of a grind. Despite the wave of positivity that welcomed the game when it first launched into early access, it felt like the momentum had been taken out of the ARPG sequel's sails.
The thing with balance, though, is it can change. The bones of PoE2 remain strong, so as long as Grinding Gear can find a combat pace that resonates with players, there's still the potential to capitalise on its early heyday. While I can't say yet if next week's update, called The Third Edict, will successfully do that, it does feel like things are moving in the right direction.
