Look, let us be honest—Kakao Games is kicking off a brand new event league for Path of Exile 2 called Forbidden Rite, developed by Grinding Gear Games, starting on August 5.

Building upon the existing Ritual mechanics, the developer lets you level up your character from scratch. You slaughter foes at regional ritual altars to rack up tribute points, which can then be swapped for crafting currency and shiny new gear. Better yet, even in party play, each party member gets to scoop up their very own individual tribute points and rewards.

Fresh endgame content is also rolling in with the Wildwood and Abyssal Gorge. By using Sacred Blossoms dropped upon completing Ritual content, you can venture right into the Wildwood. Collect various types of wisps to bag higher-tier rewards.

Meanwhile, in the Abyssal Gorge, you will explore the canyon while laying waste to the Abyssal legions, capping it off by taking down the Abyssal boss for some sweet unique gear. Nailing the challenges grants you league-exclusive cosmetic goodies like the Wildwood Guardian pet and a hideout statue.

System overhauls and core integrations are also on the table. The developer is tweaking the Trial of Chaos so you can pause your trials and resume them later, complete with fresh modifiers and rewards. Plus, the Aldur's Run league content is permanently moving into the core game, letting you dive right into it starting from Act 4 of the campaign.

Path of Exile 2 is gearing up for its official launch on December 12. You can check out more details over at the official Path of Exile 2 website. Best of luck out there, mate!