Path of Exile 2 to Achieve Steam Deck Verification by May End, Hinting at Switch 2 Potential
Grinding Gear Games has confirmed that Path of Exile 2 will effectively achieve Steam Deck verification by the end of May 2026. The necessary technical adjustments, including comprehensive UI scaling options and default settings optimized for handheld play, will be implemented in patch 0.5.0, scheduled for release on May 29. Although official Valve certification may follow later, developer Jonathan Rogers stated that all internal requirements for a seamless Steam Deck experience are being finalized. This development significantly boosts speculation regarding a future Nintendo Switch 2 release, as the technical groundwork for handheld compatibility is now established. While the studio has not yet begun explicit development for the Switch 2, the successful adaptation for Steam Deck suggests strong feasibility. Patch 0.5.0, titled 'Return of the Ancients,' also introduces major endgame overhauls, new questlines, explorable sea areas, and new class ascendancies for the Monk and Huntress. This update marks the final major patch before the game's anticipated full 1.0 release later this year, which will include the remaining campaign Acts 5 and 6.
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Path of Exile 2 to Achieve Steam Deck Verification by May End, Hinting at Switch 2 Potential
Grinding Gear Games has confirmed that Path of Exile 2 will effectively achieve Steam Deck verification by the end of May 2026. The necessary technical adjustments, including comprehensive UI scaling options and default settings optimized for handheld play, will be implemented in patch 0.5.0, scheduled for release on May 29. Although official Valve certification may follow later, developer Jonathan Rogers stated that all internal requirements for a seamless Steam Deck experience are being finalized. This development significantly boosts speculation regarding a future Nintendo Switch 2 release, as the technical groundwork for handheld compatibility is now established. While the studio has not yet begun explicit development for the Switch 2, the successful adaptation for Steam Deck suggests strong feasibility. Patch 0.5.0, titled 'Return of the Ancients,' also introduces major endgame overhauls, new questlines, explorable sea areas, and new class ascendancies for the Monk and Huntress. This update marks the final major patch before the game's anticipated full 1.0 release later this year, which will include the remaining campaign Acts 5 and 6.
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