Elon Musk approves: Path of Exile 2 has received a major update and a handy name change feature

Author: Alexander Mar 16,2025

Elon Musk approves: Path of Exile 2 has received a major update and a handy name change feature

Path of Exile 2's developers have released a substantial update, 0.1.1c, addressing several key issues and introducing welcome improvements. Here's a summary of the changes:

Bug Fixes and Improvements:

  • Resolved an issue preventing access to the Cartwalker Machine after transferring characters from solo league.
  • Addressed various bugs in local cooperative mode that allowed Player 2 to access Player 1's UI elements, such as high-level maps.
  • Fixed a bug hindering Player 2's ability to quickly move between control points in local cooperative mode.

New Features:

  • Added up to five revival attempts in the Distorted Possessions area, scaling with difficulty.
  • Implemented up to five revival attempts in the Olroth, the Source of the Fall, encounter, also scaling with difficulty.
  • Provided up to five revival attempts in the Essence of Nonexistence realm, scaling with difficulty. Death before defeating the Host in The Mists now results in revival within the boss arena, restarting the fight.
  • Introduced the ability to rename characters via the official website.

Grinding Gear Games continues to prioritize player experience, demonstrating their commitment to post-launch support. Despite some initial launch challenges, Path of Exile 2 remains a top performer on Steam, with the developers actively working to enhance the game.