With the announcement of Path of Exile 2 (POE 2), excitement has been building within the community. For many, the follow-up to Path of Exile (POE 1) promises a new chapter in the game's legacy. However, an important question has emerged: Is POE 2 a different game? The answer is nuanced, as POE 2 shares many of the core elements that made its predecessor a success, yet it introduces enough...