Path of Exile 3.27 is 'Keepers of the Flame,' and it's the ARPG's first-ever sequel league. While public attention has certainly been more focused on PoE 2 since its early-access launch, there are a lot of reasons to care about its continuing predecessor. The first game is much more substantial, with a decade-plus of love and development from Grinding Gear Games honing it into one of the best RPGs on PC today - and you can play it for free. Its latest update is a great reason to do so, too, because it's packed with some deliciously dark systems that let you modify your character's body or grow fleshy, warped gear.
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