I'm not surprised by this move at all, especially considering how well Diablo did there. I expect PoE to get a big boost, with many people eager to try it out after D4 annoying people these days.
Path of Exile 2 will feature Cross-play and Cross-progression, bringing the console version into the same realm, with the same support, as the PC version. Path of Exile 2 also introduces an exciting new feature: couch co-op.

