The head of Path of Exile, Mark Roberts, revealed to MeinMMO how the server issues of the past season are progressing. He explains how the problem was solved.
What problem is being addressed? At the start of the last season of Path of Exile, severe server issues occurred. Over the release weekend of the game, many players could not connect to the servers, and there were repeated disconnects and lags.
Although the developers attempted to solve the issues, they only managed to ensure smooth gameplay with reduced server load due to fewer players.
During the press presentation of the new season, MeinMMO had the opportunity to ask Game Director Mark Roberts a few questions. He also revealed the current status of the issue.
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Server issues are a thing of the past
What did the head reveal? In response to the question of how the server issues from the last season are being handled and how they plan to prevent them at the start of “Keepers of the Flame” on October 31, 2025, the head explained how they approached the problem.
Mark Roberts reiterated that the server issues were caused not simply by the influx of players, but by simultaneous DDoS attacks. While many players access the servers, hackers additionally attack the servers with millions of fake requests, putting extra pressure on the servers.
To address the problem, they worked on protection against this specific type of attack. Mark Roberts stated, “We threw absurd amounts of resources at the problem to solve it.”
Is the problem now resolved? Yes, according to head Mark Roberts, Path of Exile is much better protected against DDoS attacks compared to the last season launch. He revealed that previously there were simply too few protective measures in place, which have since been massively expanded following the incidents.
At the same time, he also points out that no one can guarantee 100% security, especially since a new season along with DDoS attacks simply means a lot of load for the servers. The protective measures are already in place, and they are confident that they are well-prepared for the release.
Mark Roberts seems convinced that the new season will not end in server issues. Those who get on the servers can enjoy not only the new features but also some improvements in game quality. What makes Path of Exile so good has also been revealed by the head: A secret strategy makes Path of Exile much better than other games, the head now reveals it
