[Request][Steam] Path of Exile 2 - Seeking a new world to grind in after moving on from Destiny

Hello everyone!

I hope you’re all having a great day. I’m reaching out to this wonderful community today to see if anyone would be willing to help me dive into the Early Access of Path of Exile 2.

My History with Looter Games: For the longest time, my gaming life has revolved around "the grind." I have been a dedicated player of looter shooters, specifically Destiny 2 and Warframe. I love the feeling of starting with nothing, learning complex systems, and slowly building a character into an unstoppable force.

In Warframe, I’ve spent countless hours farming for frames and perfecting my builds. It’s a game I still love, but I’ve reached a point where I’m looking for something that offers a different kind of challenge. As for Destiny 2, it was my main game for years, but after some of the recent changes and the direction the game has taken, I’ve found myself clicking the "Play" button less and less. The spark just isn't there anymore, and I’m ready to retire my Guardian for a while.

Why Path of Exile 2? I’ve been watching the development of POE 2 closely, and it looks like exactly what I need. While I’m used to first/third-person shooters, the ARPG approach of Path of Exile looks incredibly deep. I’ve seen the trailers and the gameplay showcases—the boss fights look mechanical and challenging, the new WASD movement system seems like a great bridge for someone coming from shooters, and the sheer amount of customization in the skill trees is exactly the kind of "nerdy" depth I enjoy in a game. I’ve always heard that the POE community is passionate and that the game offers hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of content. Since I find myself with a good amount of free time lately, I really want to sink my teeth into a new world where I can learn everything from scratch again.

Why I am asking for help: I’ve always tried to support the games I play, but right now, I’m in a bit of a tight spot financially. I have several real-life responsibilities and bills that have to take priority over my hobby at the moment. The $30 for the Early Access supporter pack is just outside of my budget right now, and by the time I can comfortably afford it, I likely won’t have the same amount of free time I have currently to actually enjoy the launch phase. If someone is in a position to gift this to me, I can promise it won't go to waste. I am the type of player who dives deep into the endgame, and I would be incredibly grateful for the chance to start this journey on day one.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post and for considering my request!

My Steam Profile: https://steamcommunity.com/id/godwreck/

The Game Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2694490/Path_of_Exile_2/