Improving the Standard League and Hardcore Rewards in PoE2

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share some thoughts regarding the current league cycle and the state of the Standard League.

For many players—especially newcomers—the idea of having to delete or abandon old characters to start from scratch every few months feels counterintuitive. It can feel like all the effort put into a build is "going to waste." I believe the Standard League needs something unique to make it feel relevant, rather than just being a "graveyard" for old characters.

Some suggestions for Standard:

Exclusive Content: Introducing a specific mechanic or a "Standard-only" mini-game.

Dedicated PvP: A specialized PvP arena or ladder exclusive to the Standard League could give high-level, permanent characters a real purpose.

Endgame Solution: Having unique Standard content would help alleviate complaints about the endgame being too short or the wait between leagues being too long, we shold not move from poe2 to poe1 but between leagues.

Regarding Hardcore Mode:
As a dedicated Hardcore player, I have no interest in the softcore/casual league. I believe GGG should consider:

Performance-based Rewards: Unique cosmetics or "prestige" rewards for players who reach specific milestones or performance levels within a Hardcore league.

Smarter HC Mechanics: Implementing specific, "intelligent" mechanics designed specifically for the Hardcore environment to reward high-skill play.

I think these changes would make the game much more inviting for players who value their time and investment, while also giving veterans a reason to keep engaging with their legacy characters.

What do you guys think?