The Path 2 Exile Podcast

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.

What makes Diablo 2 so timeless — and what can Path of Exile 2 learn from it?
In Episode 35 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we’re joined by  @barricadettv  to compare the enduring appeal of Diablo 2 with the evolving systems in Path of Exile 2. From build philosophy and player progression to loot, multiplayer, and new player experience, we explore what PoE 2 gets right—and where it could take inspiration from the past.We also dive into HCSSF, PvP in ARPGs, and how different types of players experience these games.

PoE 1’s Mirage League (Patch 3.28) is doing a lot of things right — and Path of Exile 2 could learn from it.In Episode 34 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we’re joined by Jorgen to discuss why the latest PoE 1 update has been so well received and what lessons POE 2 should take from it. From build-making freedom to endgame design and player feedback loops, we dive deep into how the two games are evolving differently.We also talk about the gambling nature of PoE, the balance between depth and accessibility for new players, update timeline predictions for POE 2, ExileCon speculation, and whether systems like Delve could eventually appear in POE 2.

Is Path of Exile 2 becoming too “on rails”?
In Episode 33 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we’re joined by Dr3adful to discuss the current design direction of Path of Exile 2 and whether the game is losing some of the player-driven freedom that defined earlier ARPGs. We dive into build diversity, skill design, the Infinite Atlas system, and how accessibility of information is changing the PoE experience.We also talk about Patch 0.4 impressions, GGG’s featured builds, monetization through stash tabs, upcoming plans for PoE 1’s Mirage League, and broader ARPG discussions including Last Epoch and Diablo 2.