Path of Exile 2 Launch Day Disaster on Steam - What Went Horribly Wrong?

Popular action RPG Path of Exile 2 experienced a rough launch on Steam, plagued by server issues that left many fans unable to play. Following a highly-anticipated release, gamers took to social media to express their frustration with login issues and server downtime.

According to Forbes, servers were down, and the game's login system was experiencing technical difficulties. The game's developer, Grinding Gear Games, acknowledged the issues and promised to resolve them as soon as possible.

Despite the launch day woes, Path of Exile 2 has broken a significant Steam record, nearly doubling the player count of the original game. This milestone is a testament to the game's dedicated fan base, which has been eagerly awaiting the sequel's release for some time.

For those new to the series, PC Gamer has provided some helpful tips for starter builds, specifically highlighting the best mercenary build in Path of Exile 2. While this information is currently consolation for players unable to access the game, it will undoubtedly be valuable once the issues are resolved.

Interestingly, even third-party services like SteamDB were affected by the surge in traffic caused by the game's launch, with reports suggesting that the website crashed under the overwhelming number of visitors checking for updates on the game's player count.

Grinding Gear Games is working to resolve the issues, and with any luck, Path of Exile 2 will be up and running smoothly soon, giving fans the experience they deserve. Until then, the community remains hopeful that the game will live up to its tremendous hype and deliver the thrilling action RPG adventure they've been waiting for.