MMO comparison

Diablo IV vs Path of Exile 2

Compare Diablo IV and Path of Exile 2 across status, model, platforms, combat and verified MMO features.

FieldDiablo IVPath of Exile 2
StatusReleased / activeEarly Access
Release20232024
GenreSeasonal shared-world action RPGOnline Action RPG
Business modelBuy to PlayEarly Access
PlatformsWindows, PlayStation, XboxWindows, PlayStation, Xbox
CombatIsometric ActionIsometric Action
Solo playVery HighVery High
PvPYesNo
HousingNoYes
CraftingYesYes
TradingYesYes
ControllerYesYes

Key similarities

  • Shared discovery tags include Action, Builds, Co-op, Dark Fantasy, Loot.
  • Both are available on PlayStation, Windows, Xbox.

Important differences

  • Release: Diablo IV is recorded as 2023, while Path of Exile 2 is recorded as 2024.
  • Business model: Diablo IV is recorded as Buy to Play, while Path of Exile 2 is recorded as Early Access.
Feature heatmap

Quick feature match

Verified catalog fields only

FeatureDiablo IVPath of Exile 2
PvPYesNo
PvEYesYes
HousingNoYes
CraftingYesYes
TradingYesYes
ControllerYesYes
Solo-friendlyVery HighVery High
What stands out

Automatic comparison summary

01

Shared strengths

Both profiles record PvE, Crafting, Trading, Controller, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox.

02

Where Diablo IV stands out

PvP are recorded here but not for Path of Exile 2

03

Where Path of Exile 2 stands out

Housing are recorded here but not for Diablo IV

These conclusions describe recorded catalog differences, not a quality ranking or recommendation.