Gaming

Most games don't survive a decade. Rust not only survived — it's thriving. Facepunch Studios' brutal, unforgiving survival game has defied every expectation of a typical game lifecycle, and 2026 is shaping up to be the most ambitious chapter yet in its remarkable story.

After what Grinding Gear Games (GGG) itself has described as "a messy year," *Path of Exile 2* is entering 2026 with renewed momentum, a growing class roster, and a development philosophy that stands in deliberate contrast to much of the live-service industry.