Path of Exile 2: Major Update & Name Change Approved by Musk

Path of Exile 2’s developers have released a substantial update, version 0.1.1c, addressing several key issues and introducing welcome improvements. Here's a summary of the changes:

Bug Fixes & Improvements:

• Resolved a bug preventing access to the Cartwalker Machine after transferring characters from solo league.
• Addressed various bugs in local cooperative mode that allowed Player 2 to access Player 1's UI elements, such as high-level maps.
• Fixed a bug hindering Player 2's quick movement between control points in local cooperative mode.

New Features:

• Added up to five revival attempts in the Distorted Possessions area, scaling with difficulty.
• Implemented up to five revival attempts in the Olroth, the Source of the Fall, encounter, scaling with difficulty.
• Introduced up to five revival attempts in the Essence of Nonexistence realm, scaling with difficulty. Dying before defeating the Host in The Mists now revives players in the boss arena, restarting the fight.
• Added the ability to rename characters via the official website.

Grinding Gear Games continues to maintain a strong presence atop the Steam charts following Path of Exile 2's launch. Despite initial challenges, the team is actively working to enhance the player experience.