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Incident #497
The most recent tracked incident was a positive warning alert triggered by sustained conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 312 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 34, and the incident peak reached 34 in 1 hour. 1 earlier incident have already resolved.
This incident page provides a structured breakdown of what happened, why it matters, and how severe the review movement was. ReviewBomb detected the event using public Steam review data, comparing real-time velocity against baseline patterns to flag abnormal spikes. The timeline below shows score movement, review volume, and any correlated events such as patch releases or developer announcements that may have triggered the shift.
This incident has resolved. The recovery metrics show how long the event lasted and whether the review score stabilized afterward. Use the Overview and Timeline tabs to see the full arc, from trigger through peak to resolution.
Before score
74.0%
Current score
74.0%
Change 0.0%
Review velocity
34 reviews
Jun 2, 2026, 8:06 AM - Jun 2, 2026, 9:18 AM
Cause confidence
Positive Turnaround (70% confidence)
The most recent tracked incident was a positive warning alert triggered by sustained conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 312 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 34, and the incident peak reached 34 in 1 hour. 1 earlier incident have already resolved.
Peak tier: WARNING. Review velocity spiked to 34 reviews. Score moved 0.0%. Resolved in 0 hours.
Likely causes: Positive Turnaround. Trigger type: sustained. See the timeline tab for event-level detail and patch notes.
Before / after
Window from Jun 1, 2026, 9:27 PM to Jun 2, 2026, 10:33 AM.
Score before
74.0%
Score now
74.0%
Change
0.0%
Reviews added
312
Peak velocity
62/h
Common questions
Quick answers about what happened and why.
What happened?
Path of Exile 2 saw a sudden spike in positive reviews. 312 additional reviews were posted during the tracked window.
How severe was it?
This was a moderate incident that stayed below the most extreme thresholds.
What caused it?
Positive Turnaround (100%)
Is it over?
It ended after 16 m. The review score has since stabilized.
How much did the review score change?
The score moved by 0.0 points, from 74.0% to 74.0%. At its busiest, the game received 62 reviews per hour.
Were other games affected too?
No related incidents were detected for other games in the same time period.
Opened: Jun 2, 2026, 9:15 AM
Resolved: Jun 2, 2026, 9:30 AM
Peak severity: warning
Score change: 0.0%
Trigger: sustained
Incident velocity window
Impact 0.0%
