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I've recently speculated: they will likely announce PoE1 4.0 that bring PoE2 graphics to PoE1 Here's why I think it's not just copium: - They already announced bringing PoE2 character models to PoE1 (to support new attacks + WASD) - This will affect all characters, NPCs, humanoid monsters - Now EVERYTHING else will feel outdated, because of the new models/rigs. - Updating the environment and shaders usually would take ages, but... the ALREADY have done it. They can just port a lot of the PoE2 work into PoE1 to get like 70% there. - They will then have one big shared package of high quality assets, models etc. The above explains HOW I think they will do it. Here's WHY I think they will: - It is WAY easier to have ONE high quality asset library, one set of rigs etc. Also a lot easier because talent can just work on/for either project - Once the PoE2 campaign is done: they have idle talent, so until they decide their next big move, it's a useful time investment - Any new quality assets made for PoE1 will then also be used in PoE2 (different light, shaders etc to not make things TOO similar) - The MAIN issue of PoE1 is that it FEELS old. Getting more PoE2 players to try PoE1 and bring back old PoE1 players would be fantastic for them. PS: They may call it PoE-Legacy to rebrand it to make it welcoming to PoE2 players. PS2: I don't think 4.0 will come this year, likely in 1-2 years, but I expect it to be announced.