Path of Exile 2’s recent reviews on Steam have plunged into the ‘Mostly Negative’ category. This decline is primarily attributed to the recent Dawn of the Hunt update, which many players complain is overly punishing. The developer, Grinding Gear Games, is set to implement emergency changes on April 11 to alleviate the harshness of this update.

• The recent patch, released on April 4, introduced significant changes including a new Huntress Class, five additional Ascendancy Classes, and over 100 Support Gems.
• Players expressed their dissatisfaction particularly towards the new features that have sparked substantial controversy.
• As of April 10, the game had dropped below the threshold of ‘Mostly Negative’, reflecting a significant player backlash that culminated in over 2,300 negative reviews in a single day on April 7.

The backlash appears concentrated on the game’s Steam version, while console versions remain relatively unaffected. The developer’s response includes a commitment to fine-tune gameplay based on player feedback, indicating that gamers can expect upcoming patches to address their concerns.