Path of Exile 2

Return of the Ancients launched on May 29, 2026, delivering Path of Exile 2’s largest expansion to date with 30 Atlas maps, six endgame storylines, new pinnacle bosses, 40 Unique items, crafting systems, and a redesigned 300-plus-node Atlas Passive Tree. The Last of the Druids also arrived with the Druid class, 21 skills, shapeshifting forms, and the Shaman and Oracle Ascendancies.

• Return of the Ancients: The expansion added Bodach and the Arbiter of Divinity as pinnacle encounters, the Genesis Tree, new Breach encounters, upgraded Logbook exploration, and the ocean-focused Expedition with Farrow. Fate of the Vaal and the Temple of Atziri also became core endgame content.
• Druid and new builds: The Druid brought Wolf, Bear, and Wyvern forms, the Spell Totem skill, and 21 new skills. The Huntress and Monk received their final Ascendancies, Spiritwalker and Martial Artist, while Chronomancer and Gemling Legionnaire received build-focused updates.
• Runes of Aldur: The new league introduced a fresh economy, Kalguuran Runecrafting, Remnant encounters, Kalguuran Gems, Runic Ward, Verisium Runeforging, and Masters of the Atlas. Its content also added a new Atlas Passive Tree, 30 endgame areas, the Ruins of Kingsmarch hub, and swappable Master bonuses.
• Endgame and progression: The Last of the Druids added Abyssal mechanics to the core game and expanded Atziri’s Temple with Vaal Beacons, Tier 4 rooms, and new Temple progression. Build Guide Integration, Atlas Search, Trade Quick-Search, and the Fragment Tab also streamlined endgame preparation.
• Events and tuning: Forbidden Rites launched as a fresh-economy event league in September, while The Last of the Druids and Return of the Ancients hosted race events and league challenges. Class and Unique-item balance passes, Delirium damage reductions, improved Remnant rewards, and broad Temple reward changes reshaped combat and endgame efficiency.

Path of Exile 2 launched in Early Access on December 6, 2024, alongside significant campaign and endgame content, introducing a rich experience with 50 bosses and around 400 monster types. The Dawn of the Hunt update followed on April 4, 2025, adding five new Ascendancy classes and major endgame enhancements. The most notable content drop was The Third Edict, which launched on August 29, 2025, introducing the asynchronous trade system and a new league with exclusive mechanics.

• Major Content Drops:

  • The Third Edict launched on August 29, 2025, featuring a new league and the asynchronous trade system.
  • Dawn of the Hunt launched on April 4, 2025, introducing five new Ascendancy classes and new endgame content.
  • Path of Exile 2 Early Access officially launched on December 6, 2024, after a brief delay.

• New Content:

  • The Rise of the Abyssal League launched with The Third Edict, introducing exclusive mechanics and rewards.
  • Added 14 new Soul Cores and 22 new Runes for enhanced crafting options in the endgame.
  • Introduced new unique items such as Lioneye's Glare and Cadiro's Gambit on June 5, 2025.

• New Systems / Mechanics:

  • The asynchronous trade system debuted with The Third Edict, allowing for more flexible trading options.
  • Players gained the ability to respec their Ascendancy Classes at the Ascension device introduced in Dawn of the Hunt.

• Balance & Gameplay:

  • Increased drop rates for Mythic Uniques and rare unique items on June 5, 2025, enhancing loot experience.
  • Various adjustments improved the balance of monsters and bosses, addressing issues with damage and spawn rates.

• Seasonal Events:

  • A Free Weekend occurred from August 29 to September 1, 2025, allowing new players to access all content, including The Third Edict.