Ten years ago, I got invited to the Path of Exile closed beta. And despite not playing much of the ARPG genre before, I enjoyed it.

Eight years ago, Path of Exile was added to Steam, and I left it a glowing review, calling it the best of the ARPG genre.

Since then it's been mostly positive. There are been good leagues and bad leagues. I can't say I agree with every change they've made, but at the very least it was 'two steps forward and one step back'.

Up until now. This was the first patch in a long time where I didn't feel like there was any reason to play. And unfortunately, with player numbers that are 40-50% below previous leagues, it seems I'm not alone.

I say 'unfortunately' because I don't want to see the game die. I'm not angry at the game, I'm angry at the boneheaded decisions that are killing it.

So for that reason, I can no longer recommend it. I can only hope that my voice, in some small way, helps the game become better in the future.

Ten years ago, I got invited to the Path of Exile closed beta. And despite not playing much of the ARPG genre before, I enjoyed it. Eight years ago, Path of Exile was added to Steam, and I left it a glowing review, calling it the best of the ARPG genre. Since then it's been mostly positive. There are been good leagues and bad leagues. I can't say I agree with every change they've made, but at the very least it was 'two steps forward and one step back'. Up until now. This was the first patch in a long time where I didn't feel like there was any reason to play. And unfortunately, with player numbers that are 40-50% below previous leagues, it seems I'm not alone. I say 'unfortunately' because I don't want to see the game die. I'm not angry at the game, I'm angry at the boneheaded decisions that are killing it. So for that reason, I can no longer recommend it. I can only hope that my voice, in some small way, helps the game become better in the future.