One could argue that Path of Exile 2 is not exactly a full-blown sequel to Path of Exile due to how different the games can be, especially with the former's focus on slower and more methodical gameplay - at least during the campaign. Still, the games obviously share a lot of DNA, from classes they have in common to Skill Gems. This doesn't mean the two are exactly alike, however. For example, Path of Exile 2 doesn't allow players to change Ascendancy classes, which instead can be done in PoE at the cost of respeccing all associated points and running the Labyrinth again. There is yet another feature from PoE that is missing in the sequel, and were it to be added, Path of Exile 2 would be an entirely different game.