The Path 2 Exile Podcast

Patch 0.5 has officially been delayed — but what does that actually mean for Path of Exile 2?In Episode 40 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we’re joined by  @dmdiablo4  to break down GGG’s communication around the delay, how it impacts the game’s roadmap, and what players should expect moving forward.We also dive into deeper systems like build progression, unique item design, gem scaling, and more — along with speculation about Patch 0.6 and upcoming content like Return of the Ancients.

Is Patch 0.5 actually right around the corner — or GGG behind on schedule?In Episode 39 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we’re joined by  @dreamcore_gg  to break down current expectations around Patch 0.5, along with deeper discussions on balance philosophy, class identity, and what’s still missing from Path of Exile 2.From potential new acts and classes to defensive layers, skill scaling, and what makes loot grinding fun, this episode covers a wide range of topics shaping the future of POE 2.

In this episode of the Path 2 Exile Podcast, we sit down with  @Lolcohol  to break down everything Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.4 — and share our full predictions and wishlist for what Patch 0.5 might bring.We kick things off with the latest Patch 0.5 launch date rumors, then dive into Lolcohol's experience with 0.4, covering the economy, player power progression, and the balance of power across gear, passives, and ascendancies. Is gear doing too much heavy lifting in the current meta? We dig deep.We also revisit the ongoing campaign skip debate, discuss crafting and Omen homogenization, and Lolcohol shares his favorite build from the patch. The episode closes with our most anticipated segment — our full Patch 0.5 predictions and wishes, plus a shoutout to some of our favorite Path of Exile content creators.

The POE 2 racing scene has been heating up — and recent drama has put it in the spotlight.In Episode 37 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we’re joined by  @CrimsonCasts  to break down the current state of speedrunning and racing in Path of Exile 2, including the recent controversy and what it means for the competitive scene moving forward.We also discuss how shoutcasting works, Patch 0.4 impressions, leveling strategies, race formats, ExileCon qualifiers, and how systems like runes feel from a speedrunner’s perspective.

Should Path of Exile 2 introduce a campaign skip — or is the campaign a core part of the experience?
In Episode 36 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we’re joined by  ⁨@TalkativeTri⁩  to discuss one of the most debated topics in POE 2 right now. We break down the pros and cons of a potential campaign skip, how it would affect player progression, and whether it aligns with GGG’s original vision for the game.
We also dive into Patch 0.4 impressions, the Druid archetype, Cast on X build balance, ExileCon predictions, and social features like bulletin boards and public party search.