"Path of Exile 2 Devs Respond to Diablo 4's Season 1 Criticism and Claim Clear Advantage"

The developers of Path of Exile 2 (PoE2) have expressed empathy for the Diablo 4 team after they faced criticism over a controversial balance update. Grinding Gear Games, the creators of PoE2, have learned from their competitors' experiences and emphasized the importance of getting balance right at launch. They plan to have a lengthy beta to gather feedback and fine-tune game balance. PoE2 aims to offer a deep and complex gaming experience, catering to players' desire for character customization and build experimentation.