Path of Exile continues to keep new content rolling out at a steady pace. Following the Betrayal expansion last December, the developers at Grinding Gear Games still have big plans ahead for the online action-RPG. In addition to the launch of their next update, Synthesis, the developers will also bring the long-awaited release of the PlayStation 4 edition in March.The Synthesis expansion launches on March 8 for PC and March 11 for Xbox One. It will shake up the game`s familiar spell system for something more tactical and user-friendly, while also introducing some new features that will give greater incentive for players to revisit past locations. Along with new additions to the game`s league system, allowing players to either start fresh with a new character or continue with their existing character, there`s also a new storyline that deals with restoring the memories of a mysterious character who has access to a large arsenal of spells and loot--all set within a bizarre dreamscape.Managing director Chris Wilson spoke with us at great length about what to expect for Path of Exile`s newest expansion, and how this one will be the beginning of an eventful year for the online-RPG--culminating at year`s end with another substantial update.`The title of this expansion relates to the actual Synthesis league--which is for the new content in the game--but the other part of this is for the really big rebalance and changes in Path of Exile,` said Wilson. `It sounds like a routine thing, but the scope of it is a bit unprecedented for us. The goal is to try to open up a lot more viable build combinations for players. And honestly, as compelling as it is to release new leagues and other forms of new content, the rebalances often add more replayability to the game.`Along with new updates to Betrayal`s syndicate gameplay, which will be rolled into the main campaign, the next expansion also rebalances a number of combat skills and spells in the main game. However, the main concei ...
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