Subject: Proposal for an Auto-Loot Pet/System in Path of Exile 2

Subject: Proposal for an Auto-Loot Pet/System in Path of Exile 2

Dear GGG Dev Team,

With Path of Exile 2 evolving in complexity, it's time to rethink loot mechanics to improve quality-of-life while preserving the game’s core philosophy. I propose an Auto-Loot Pet/System, which functions as a dedicated loot assistant, tailored similarly to the loot filter, but applied to automatic item collection.

Concept Overview

A Summoned Loot Pet or Auto-Loot Tool that:

Follows the Player but does not engage in combat.
Picks Up Only What It’s Configured To based on a customizable Loot Filter for Pets/Tools.

Deposits Loot Directly into the Stash instead of the player’s inventory.
Can be summoned/dismissed as needed, similar to a cosmetic pet.

Customization & Functionality

Loot Filtering Integration:

Uses the same system as existing loot filters but applied to the pet/tool.
Players can set it to loot currency, maps, rares, uniques, crafting materials, etc.

Option to exclude certain item bases (e.g., no normal items unless specifically selected).

Inventory Management Efficiency:

Prevents unnecessary inventory clutter during extended mapping or boss runs.
Auto-sorts picked-up items into designated stash tabs if applicable.
Could have a toggle to send loot to the player's inventory instead of stash.
Fair Balancing & Monetization

This feature should not remove the need for player decision-making—only automate the collection of pre-filtered loot.
Could be sold as a premium feature in supporter packs or MTX bundles (e.g., $69.99).

Different skins or variants (e.g., mechanical golems, spectral spirits, automaton drones) could serve as monetizable options.

Developer Justification

Maintains the integrity of loot filtering: The system does not introduce auto-looting of everything, only pre-selected loot based on the player's preferences.

Reduces loot fatigue: Players spend more time playing and engaging with content rather than clicking on endless items.

Encourages strategic loot filtering: If used incorrectly, the player could still miss out on valuable loot—preserving the need for an intelligent loot strategy.

Enhances endgame flow: Mapping, Delving, and boss farming become smoother, reducing unnecessary downtime.

Closing Thoughts

This feature would be an incredible QoL improvement for all players, from casuals to high-end grinders. It ensures that loot collection remains engaging but not tedious while providing new monetization opportunities for the game.

I (and many others) would gladly pay for this as an MTX or supporter pack feature.

Thank you for considering this addition!

Sincerely,
Brew