Shared strengths
Both profiles record PvE, Housing, Crafting, Trading, Controller, Solo-friendly, Platforms: PlayStation, Windows, Xbox.
MMO comparison
Path of Exile vs Path of Exile 2
Compare Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2 across status, model, platforms, combat and verified MMO features.
| Field | Path of Exile | Path of Exile 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live | Early Access |
| Release | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genre | Online Action RPG | Online Action RPG |
| Business model | Free to Play | Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox | Windows, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Combat | Isometric Action | Isometric Action |
| Solo play | Very High | Very High |
| PvP | Yes | No |
| Housing | Yes | Yes |
| Crafting | Yes | Yes |
| Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Controller | Yes | Yes |
Key similarities
- Both are cataloged as Online Action RPG.
- Shared discovery tags include Action, Builds, Dark Fantasy, Loot, Trading.
- Both are available on PlayStation, Windows, Xbox.
Important differences
- Release: Path of Exile is recorded as 2013, while Path of Exile 2 is recorded as 2024.
- Business model: Path of Exile is recorded as Free to Play, while Path of Exile 2 is recorded as Early Access.
- Platforms: Path of Exile is recorded as Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, while Path of Exile 2 is recorded as Windows, PlayStation, Xbox.
Feature heatmap
Quick feature match
Verified catalog fields only
FeaturePath of ExilePath of Exile 2
PvP✓Yes—No
PvE✓Yes✓Yes
Housing✓Yes✓Yes
Crafting✓Yes✓Yes
Trading✓Yes✓Yes
Controller✓Yes✓Yes
Solo-friendly✓Yes✓Yes
What stands out
Automatic comparison summary
Where Path of Exile stands out
PvP are recorded here but not for Path of Exile 2
Where Path of Exile 2 stands out
No exclusive verified feature advantage is recorded in this matrix.
These conclusions describe recorded catalog differences, not a quality ranking or recommendation.