Summary
- Path of Exile: Legacy of Phrecia event extended to late April due to overwhelming positive reception.
- The event launched on February 20 and peaked at 91,977 concurrent players on Steam within 24 hours.
- New features include 19 subclasses, Autumn Knight Armor Set, and Idol system replacing the Atlas Passive Tree.
The Path of Exile: Legacy of Phrecia event will be extended far beyond its original end date. Released in 2013, the popular action RPG quickly earned widespread acclaim from both fans and critics. The game is known for its deep character customization, challenging combat, and gritty fantasy world. Since its launch, Path of Exile has consistently received regular updates and events, keeping it fresh and dynamic even after more than a decade on the screens of gamers.
The Path of Exile: Legacy of Phrecia event launched on February 20. The event quickly became a smash hit with fans and, within just 24 hours, it reached a peak of 91,977 concurrent players on Steam. The impressive numbers highlight the game’s ongoing popularity, despite delays that pushed back its release and the huge shadow cast by the early-access launch of the highly anticipated Path of Exile 2. The event even surpassed Path of Exile 2 in player count, which is shocking considering how long fans have been waiting to get a taste of the sequel.
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As recently shared by Natalia_GGG on Reddit, the Path of Exile: Legacy of Phrecia event will be extended by a full month, now concluding in late April. Originally set to end in late March, the extension appears to be in response to community requests following the event's overwhelmingly positive reception.
Path of Exile Legend of Phrecia Event Extended by a Month Until Late April
- Start Date: February 20
- End Date: Late April
The Path of Exile: Legacy of Phrecia event introduces several exciting new features, including the replacement of the Atlas Passive Tree with an Idol system and the addition of the Autumn Knight Armor Set, which can be earned by reaching specific milestones. However, the most significant change in Path of Exile: Legacy of Phrecia is the introduction of 19 new subclasses. These fresh subclasses offer players the opportunity to experiment with different builds, complete with brand-new mechanics and abilities. It’s quite a major addition from Grinding Gear Games, especially considering the resources and focus currently being dedicated to Path of Exile 2.
Early access for Path of Exile 2 launched on December 6, 2024, and was met with an overwhelmingly positive reception from fans. The game quickly gained favorable reviews and became one of the top-selling titles on Steam. For many players, the wait for the sequel had been a long 12 years, but so far, the early access feedback suggests that it was well worth it.
The second installment of Path of Exile still doesn’t have a concrete release date. However, some predictions suggest Path of Exile 2 could launch in May 2025, barring any unforeseen delays. For now, the Path of Exile: Legacy of Phrecia event is up and running longer than expected. With Path of Exile 2 early access also live, fans have plenty of exciting content to dive into.
- Released
- October 23, 2013
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Nudity, Language
- Developer(s)
- Grinding Gear Games
- Publisher(s)
- Grinding Gear Games
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Path of Exile
- PS5 Release Date
- September 6, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
