I've been bouncing between "this is brilliant" and "this is unfinished" every time I log into Path of Exile 2, and that mood swings fast. The moment your character starts moving, you can feel the weight and intent behind it, like the devs want every hit to matter. The skill tree is still a sprawling problem you can't solve in one sitting, and honestly that's the point. You'll probably end up...

You don't meet Atalui the Blood Priestess when you're fresh off the beach. She turns up after a big campaign beat—one of those moments where Vaal history stops being "old ruins" and starts wrecking the present. When she finally steps into your act hub, it feels like a real unlock, not just another vendor added to the crowd. And if you're already thinking about how you'll bankroll the next...