Path of Exile 2 has faced a major security crisis as hackers raid players’ accounts, stealing rare items and resources. The game, which recently entered Early Access, has left many players devastated as they logged in to find their inventories emptied and hours of progress erased. Both Path of Exile 2 and the original Path of Exile have been impacted by this alarming situation.
What happened?
The hacks appear to target players in the late-game stages of Path of Exile 2. Items stored in shared inventories, used to make levelling other characters easier, were stolen. These items are incredibly valuable and often require extensive grinding to acquire. Losing them is a huge setback for affected players.
Shockingly, hackers managed to bypass Steam’s two-factor authentication (2FA), raising concerns about the platform’s security. Some victims reported receiving suspicious login emails, but the hackers still gained access. This breach suggests a larger issue that could affect other games on Steam.
Player reactions and Grinding Gear Games’ response
Players have taken to the official Path of Exile forums to share their experiences. Many expressed frustration as Grinding Gear Games confirmed they cannot restore stolen items. This leaves players with no choice but to re-earn their lost progress through additional gameplay.
Some players reported seeing the hacker taunt the community by posting updates on the forums. The hacker reportedly changes usernames frequently, making it difficult to track their activities. It remains unclear if multiple individuals are involved in the breach.
Adding to the chaos, some accounts from both Path of Exile 2 and the original Path of Exile were banned after being compromised. Grinding Gear Games is working to resolve these bans, but the process could take weeks, leaving affected players unable to access their accounts.
What now?
The situation highlights serious security concerns for both Path of Exile titles and Steam users in general. Grinding Gear Games is actively investigating and working to fix these issues, but the road to recovery appears long. Meanwhile, players are advised to strengthen their account security, even though the hackers seem to have bypassed key protections.
As the gaming community waits for updates, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of robust security measures in online games. For now, players can only hope for swift action from both Grinding Gear Games and Steam.
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