What changed in Path of Exile 2 in 2025
419 updates · 72 main milestones · Jan 16, 2025 to Dec 28, 2025
- 1 eventWeek 2 Twitch Drops - Atziri's Royal Cache Stash Bundlenew content
Earn this reward after 3 hours of accumulated watch time from December 20th to December 28th, 2025.
Steam - 14 eventsAdded Medallion for random Waystone Modifiersnew contentMilestone
Added a Medallion which will add random Waystone Modifiers to your temple that last for 10 Temple runs.
SteamNew enemies added to Tier III roomsnew contentMilestoneAdded Corrupted Abomination, Unchained Beast, Royal Sentinel, Royal Colossus, High Priest, and Quadrilla Sergeant to various Tier III rooms.
SteamNew chest rewards from Fate of the Vaal encountersnew contentMilestoneAfter completing non-boss Fate of the Vaal encounters, a Chest will now rise out of the center and drop some items.
SteamDoubling temple room modifier valuesbalance changeMilestoneApproximately doubling the values on existing modifiers applied to the temple at all room tiers.
SteamExtraction Chamber rarity increasedbalance changeMilestoneThe Extraction Chamber is now significantly rarer, and you cannot get offered more than one of these at the Console Table.
SteamAdded Medallion to reroll roomsnew contentAdded a Medallion that allows you to reroll rooms waiting to be placed.
SteamReduced room loss when defeating Architectbalance changeMilestoneHalved the number of rooms that are removed when defeating the Architect.
SteamTablet Research Vault crafting outcomesbug fixThe Tablet Research Vault room crafting outcomes can no longer destroy Tablets.
SteamImproved connection of Reward roomsquality of lifeAllowing Reward rooms placed from the Architect’s Console to connect to any other adjacent room.
SteamUniques Vault room adjustmentsbalance changeThe Uniques Vault room now excludes more common uniques as the level of the Temple increases.
SteamArchitect connection improvementsquality of lifeAllowing the Architect to connect to any other adjacent room.
SteamCrafting benches allow currency after Act 3quality of lifeExalt, Vaal and Alchemy crafting benches will allow you to take their currency after Act 3.
SteamIncreased Gold Found in Alchemy Labbalance changeThe Alchemy Lab room at Tier III now increases Gold Found.
SteamIncreased item rarity from Treasure Vaultbalance changeThe Treasure Vault room now adds 25% Rarity of Items dropped to the Temple.
Steam - 1 eventRelease of The Last of the Druids Mystery Boxdlc release
Introducing The Last of the Druids Mystery Box with over 60 unique microtransactions and no duplicates.
Steam - 26 eventsNew Cosmetic Effects for Fate of the Vaal Leaguenew content
New cosmetic effects can be earned by playing in the Fate of the Vaal League during the Free Weekend.
SteamNew Pinnacle Endgame Bossnew contentMilestoneA new challenging boss added to the endgame content.
SteamNew Ascendancy Classes for the Druidnew contentMilestoneIntroducing two new Ascendancy Classes: Shaman and Oracle.
SteamPath of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids Launch Twitch Dropsseasonal eventMilestoneTwo weeks of Twitch Drops starting from December 12th, 2025, with exclusive rewards for viewers.
SteamIntroduction of the Druid Classnew contentMilestoneThe Druid is a shape changing elemental spellcaster with new abilities and forms.
SteamLaunch Twitch Drops and Discord Questnew contentPlayers can claim free cosmetics by watching community creators on Twitch and participating in Discord Quest.
SteamImprovements to EndgamegameplayMilestoneSubstantial improvements made to the endgame experience.
SteamNew Animal Forms for the Druidnew contentMilestoneDruid can shapeshift into wolf, bear, or wyvern, each with unique abilities.
SteamFree Weekend from December 12 - 15seasonal eventThe game will be free to play for three days, allowing access to all content including The Last of the Druids.
SteamBalance Pass on Unique Itemsbalance changeMilestoneA balance pass on a large number of Unique Items.
SteamThe Last of the Druids Launch Datedlc releaseMilestoneThe Last of the Druids content update will be available to play on December 12th PST.
SteamPath of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids Launchdlc releaseMilestoneThe Last of the Druids will launch on PC and consoles soon.
SteamFree Weekend Celebrationseasonal eventThe game will be free to play from December 12 11AM to December 15 11AM PST.
SteamWeek 1 Twitch Drops - Blood Moon Wolf Pack Skill Effect + Mask of the Vaalnew contentEarn these rewards after 3 hours of accumulated watch time from December 12th to December 20th, 2025.
SteamIntroduction of The Last of the Druids Content Updatenew contentMilestoneLaunching on December 12th, introducing new league with fresh economy.
SteamSubstantial Balance Changes to Character Classesbalance changeMilestoneBalance changes applied to every character class.
SteamNew Dungeon Crafting Mechanicnew contentMilestoneAn innovative league mechanic where players can craft their own dungeon.
SteamRise of the Abyssal Supporter Packs Leaving StoreshopThe Rise of the Abyssal Supporter Packs will be leaving both Path of Exile 1 & 2 stores forever.
SteamPrivate Leagues Now Availablenew contentPlayers can create Private Fate of the Vaal Leagues ahead of the launch.
SteamCore Addition of Abyssal MechanicsgameplayMilestoneAbyssal mechanics will be added to the core game with The Last of the Druids update.
SteamNew Discord Quest for The Last of the Druids Avatarnew contentComplete the quest by playing for 15 minutes to receive the exclusive avatar from December 12th to December 19th, 2025.
SteamNew Spell Totem Skillnew contentMilestoneDruid can create a totem that automatically casts chosen spells.
SteamExplore the Temple of Atzirinew contentMilestoneNew area to explore during the height of Atziri's power.
SteamServer Downtime for Patch UpdateperformanceThe realms will go down at December 12th 09:00 AM PST for patching.
SteamLast of The Druids Content Update Launchdlc releaseMilestoneThe Last of The Druids content update for Path of Exile 2 is set to launch on December 12th PST.
Steam - 2 eventsDruids of Maji Portal Effect Twitch Dropseasonal event
Earn the Druids of Maji Portal Effect by watching The Game Awards for 30 minutes.
SteamBattle-hardened Warbear Shapeshift Effect Twitch Dropseasonal eventReceive the Battle-hardened Warbear Shapeshift Effect by purchasing or gifting a Twitch subscription during The Game Awards.
Steam - 11 eventsNew Quarterstaff and Staff Itemsnew content
Added new quarterstaff and staff items including Skullcrusher Quarterstaff and Reflecting Staff.
SteamNew Augment Itemsnew contentIntroduced new augment items such as Quipolatl's Thesis and Jiquani's Thesis.
SteamRemoved Itemsnew contentRemoved several items including Omen of Homogenising Exaltation and Preserved Vertebrae.
SteamNew Body Armour and Incubator Itemsnew contentIntroduced new body armour item Sacrificial Regalia and incubator item Vaal Siphoner.
SteamRenamed ItemschangesMultiple items renamed, including Talisman of Sirrius to Idol of Sirrius and others.
SteamNew Support Gemsnew contentAdded new support gems including Thrill of the Kill II, Cirel's Cultivation, and others.
SteamNew Stackable Currency Itemsnew contentAdded new stackable currency items including Core Destabiliser, Vaal Infuser, and others.
SteamNew Skill Gemsnew contentIntroduced new skill gems such as Pounce, Oil Barrage, and Fury of the Mountain.
SteamNew Talismansnew contentAdded various new talismans including Jade Talisman and Lumbering Talisman.
SteamNew Item Filter Keywordsnew contentIntroduced new keywords: HasVaalUniqueMod, TwiceCorrupted, AlwaysShow, IsVaalUnique.
SteamNew Spears and Tablet Itemsnew contentIntroduced new spear items Soaring Spear and Guardian Spear, and Abyss Precursor Tablet.
Steam - 1 eventMigration of Characters from Rise of the Abyssal Leaguegameplay
Characters and items will migrate to Standard or Hardcore Early Access league without wipes.
Steam - 1 eventVerdant Wilds Dodge Roll Effect Store Availabilitystore
The effect will be available for purchase from the store at a later date.
Steam - 3 eventsRewards for Race Winnersnew content
All winners will receive The Demigod's Virtue Unique and top class placements will win an Official Path of Exile 2 Displate.
SteamThird Edict Race Event Winners Announcedseasonal eventWinners of the Third Edict Race Event have been crowned, with unique builds showcased across different classes.
SteamDivination Card Design for Overall Winnernew contentThe fastest player overall will receive a unique Divination Card design in addition to other rewards.
Steam - 1 eventPath of Exile 2 Boss Rush Event at Brasil Game Showseasonal event
Participate in the Boss Rush Event featuring 15 bosses and preconstructed character builds.
Steam - 8 eventsSolo Self-Found Race Formatgameplay
Players will compete in a Solo Self-Found Rise of the Abyssal fixed layout environment.
SteamRemove-Only Stash Tab for Race RewardsgameplayA Remove-Only stash tab will be added in core leagues for race rewards.
SteamDivination Card Design for Fastest Playernew contentA unique Divination Card design will be awarded to the fastest player across all races.
SteamIntroduction of New Act and Bossesnew contentA whole new Act filled with tons of new bosses has been added for the racing event.
SteamAnnouncing The Third Edict Race Eventseasonal eventMilestoneA new racing event starting from October 5th, featuring new content and challenges.
SteamDemigod's Virtue Unique Item Rewardsnew contentTop placements in each class will receive the Demigod's Virtue unique item.
SteamOfficial Path of Exile 2 Displates as Prizesnew contentFastest times across all races will receive their choice of new Displates.
SteamDeath Penalty in RacesgameplayPlayers incur a penalty upon death, unable to move for two and a half minutes.
Steam - 9 eventsAlchemy Orbs can now upgrade magic items to rarebalance change
Alchemy Orbs can now be used on magic items to upgrade them into rare items with 4 new random modifiers.
SteamTablets modifiers buffedbalance changeModifiers on Tablets have been buffed to be approximately two to three times as powerful.
SteamCitadel spawn rate increasedbalance changeThe spawn rate of Citadels has been increased by 66%.
SteamAtlas Tree modificationsbalance changeChanges made to the Atlas Tree to accommodate new mechanics, including adjustments to the Crystal Realm notable.
SteamMap Boss difficulty adjustmentsbug fixFixed issues where Map Boss difficulty was not applying correctly to multi-form Bosses, making some Maps more challenging.
SteamMap sizes reduced for several Mapsbalance changeThe size of various Maps has been reduced to improve navigation and completion times.
SteamPath of Exile 2 Boss Rush Event at Tokyo Game Show 2025seasonal eventChallenge yourself against 15 bosses at the Boss Rush Event during the Tokyo Game Show.
SteamGround effect modifiers reducedbalance changeModifiers causing areas to be covered in Chilled/Shocking/Ignited Ground now cover much less ground.
SteamNew Tablet modifiers addednew contentNew modifiers include 'of the Devoted', 'of the Antiquarian', 'Crystallised', 'Exiled', 'Azmeri's', 'Summoner's', and 'of the Summoning'.
Steam - 1 eventThe Third Edict Soundtrack Releasedaudio
Features over a dozen new original tracks from Kamil Orman-Janowski, including music for the Tavakai boss fight and the Well of Souls.
Steam - 10 eventsThe Forgemaster's Map Device Addednew contentSteamGoblin Shaman Armour and Weapons Introducednew contentSteamShifting Portal Effects Introducednew contentSteamFractured Dreamer Back Attachment Addednew contentSteamThird Edict Mystery Box Releasednew content
The Third Edict Mystery Box contains 56 microtransactions with various designs.
SteamDoryani's Rare Finisher Effects Introducednew contentSteamFractured Dreamer Armour Pack Releasednew contentSteamMolten Portal Effect Introducednew contentSteamFractured Dreamer Weapon Skins Availablenew contentSteamRhoa Mount Effects Addednew contentSteam - 1 eventWeek 2 Twitch Drops - Cape of the Abyssalnew content
Earn the Cape of the Abyssal after 3 hours of watch time from September 6th to September 13th.
Steam - 1 eventRelease of the Third Edict Mystery Boxnew content
A new mystery box featuring 56 microtransactions with no duplicates.
Steam - 35 eventsNew Bosses in Upcoming LeaguegameplayMilestone
Players will encounter new bosses during the upcoming league.
SteamChaos Orb Twitch Badgenew contentExclusive badge for purchasing 1 Twitch subscription during the promotional period from August 29th to September 13th.
SteamStash Tab Managementquality of lifePurchased stash tabs will be available in the new league, but will not contain items from other leagues.
SteamNew Content Update Launching at PAX Westnew contentMilestoneA new content update for Path of Exile 2 will launch the same weekend as PAX West.
SteamItem Pricing in Merchant's TabgameplayPlayers must individually price each item in a Merchant's Tab; bulk pricing is not allowed.
SteamPath of Exile 2 Boss Rush Event at PAX Westseasonal eventParticipate in the Boss Rush Event at PAX West on August 29, kill bosses for prizes.
SteamMerchant's Tab Interfaceui uxThe interface auto-fills with the last price for items listed in a Merchant's Tab.
SteamAct Four and Interlude ContentgameplayPlayers can continue with existing characters in the Standard Early Access league or start fresh in Act Four.
SteamLaunch of The Third Edict Content Updatenew contentMilestoneThe Third Edict Content Update will be released on August 29th, introducing a new League with a fresh economy.
SteamUpcoming League Announcementnew contentMilestoneA new league will be introduced in the upcoming content update, featuring exclusive content.
SteamMerchant's Tab Availability in StoreshopMilestoneMerchant's Tabs will be available for purchase in the Path of Exile 2 shop upon the release of The Third Edict.
SteamThe Third Edict Launch Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneThe Third Edict, a major content update, will launch on August 29 PDT.
SteamIntroduction of the Rise of the Abyssal Leaguenew contentMilestoneA new league featuring exclusive mechanics, content, rewards, and bosses.
SteamThird Edict Content Update Launchnew contentMilestoneThe Third Edict Content Update will be available during the Free Weekend, featuring all current content in Path of Exile 2.
SteamIntroduction of Asynchronous Trade Systemnew contentMilestoneThe launch of Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict will include the long awaited asynchronous trade system.
SteamCurrency Trading RestrictionsgameplayCurrency items cannot be bought or sold through a Merchant's Tab.
SteamMerchant's Tab Conversionnew contentMilestonePlayers can convert existing Premium Stash Tabs into Merchant’s Tabs starting with the 0.3.0 patch.
SteamNew Combat Mechanic in Upcoming LeaguegameplayMilestoneThe new league will include a new combat mechanic for players to experience.
SteamNew Rewards and Crafting OptionsgameplayMilestoneThe upcoming league will feature new rewards and crafting options.
SteamContent Integration After League EndschangesContent from the league will be integrated into the base game after the league ends.
SteamConversion of Premium Stash Tabs to Merchant's Tabsui uxOption to convert Premium Stash Tabs into Merchant's Tabs will be available after the 0.3.0 patch.
SteamConsole Availability of Asynchronous TradesystemThe new asynchronous trade system will also be available on consoles.
SteamFree Weekend for Path of Exile 2otherPath of Exile 2 will be available for free for three days starting with the launch of The Third Edict.
SteamStorm of Valako Portal for Twitch Subscriptionsnew contentReceive the Storm of Valako Portal by purchasing or gifting 2 Twitch subscriptions from August 29th to September 13th.
SteamMerchant's Tab Pricingbalance changeA single Merchant's Tab costs 40 points, and a bundle of six costs 200 points.
SteamTwitch Drops for The Third Edict Launchseasonal eventTwo weeks of Twitch Drops starting from August 29th, featuring exclusive items for viewers.
SteamEarnings Collection from Merchant's Tabquality of lifePlayers can collect earnings from sold items through the Earnings Tab in their hideout.
SteamNew Discord Quest - Eye of Prophecy Avatarnew contentComplete the quest by playing for 15 minutes to receive the Eye of Prophecy Avatar from August 29th to September 5th.
SteamCooldown on Price ChangesgameplayThere is a cooldown on removing or changing the price of items in a Merchant's Tab to prevent abuse.
SteamWeek 1 Twitch Drops - Clam Stash Skin + Helmet of the Abyssalnew contentEarn the Clam Stash Skin and the Helmet of the Abyssal after 3 hours of watch time from August 29th to September 6th.
SteamPath of Exile 2 Free Weekend Announcementseasonal eventMilestonePath of Exile 2 will be free to play from August 29 to September 1, allowing access to all content including the Third Edict update.
SteamItem Purchase ProcessgameplayThe first player to complete the trade will receive the item if multiple players attempt to buy it simultaneously.
SteamMerchant's Tabs Available for PurchasestoreMerchant's Tabs will be available in the shop after The Third Edict releases.
SteamMerchant's Tab RestrictionsgameplayMerchant's Tabs cannot be used in Path of Exile 1 or in SSF leagues.
SteamExtensive Balance Changesbalance changePlayers may need to reallocate passive points due to extensive balance changes.
Steam - 1 eventPredownload Option for Patchperformance
Players will be able to predownload the patch the day before the launch.
Steam - 2 eventsMigration of Characters to Standard/Hardcore Early Access LeaguegameplayMilestone
All characters and items will be migrated to the Standard or Hardcore Early Access league without any wipes.
SteamEnd of Dawn of the Hunt Leaguesseasonal eventThe Dawn of the Hunt leagues will end on August 26th at 3PM PDT on PC.
Steam - 2 eventsPath of Exile 2 Boss Rush Event at Gamescomseasonal event
Participate in the Boss Rush Event to kill as many bosses as possible in 20 minutes for prizes.
SteamThird Edict Livestream Twitch Dropsseasonal eventEarn the Sun Priest's Incineration Rare Finisher Effect by watching the livestream for 45 minutes.
Steam - 8 eventsThe Originator's Portal Effect Addednew contentSteamRose Charges Addednew contentSteamSkull of Undeath Addednew contentSteamMercenaries Supporter Packs Enablednew content
The Mercenaries Supporter Packs for Path of Exile 2 are now available, including the Phrecian Magistrate and Cryptkeeper series.
SteamWatcher’s Wrath Armour Set Addednew contentSteamArchon of the Atlas Armor Set Addednew contentSteamSyndicate's Demise Unique Finisher Effect Addednew contentSteamMicrotransactions from Secrets of the Atlas Availablenew contentAll microtransactions released in Path of Exile: Secrets of the Atlas are now available in Path of Exile 2.
Steam - 3 eventsIntroduction of The Last Lament Unique Crossbownew content
A new unique crossbow that features distinctive visual design and unique sound.
SteamNew Skill: Compose RequiemgameplayA new skill associated with The Last Lament that fires soul-like projectiles with unique sound effects.
SteamSkill Sound Design EnhancementsaudioImprovements in skill sound design to enhance gameplay experience, including the use of operatic voices and musical layers for The Last Lament.
Steam - 4 eventsAdjusted Unique Item Drop Ratesbalance changeMilestone
Removed Item Class restrictions for Unique drops, balancing the rarity of Mythic Uniques with other types.
SteamIntroduced New Mythic Uniquesnew contentMilestoneAdded new Mythic Uniques including Lioneye's Glare, The Last Lament, The Whispering Ice, and Cadiro's Gambit.
SteamImproved Power of Existing Mythic Uniquesbalance changeBuffed the power of several existing Mythic Uniques to meet the expected standards.
SteamIncreased Mythic Unique Drop Ratesbalance changeMilestoneMassively buffed the number of Mythic Uniques that drop to improve player experience.
Steam - 4 eventsIntroduction of 22 New Runesnew contentMilestone
22 new Runes will be added as world drops to enhance the crafting socketables system.
SteamNew Soul Cores Addednew contentMilestone14 new Soul Cores, including Tacati's Soul Core of Affliction, can be found in Endgame Ultimatum encounters.
SteamDelay of Patch 0.2.1 ReleasechangesThe release of Patch 0.2.1 has been postponed to the following week for additional development time.
SteamNew Talismans Introducednew contentMilestone7 new Talismans, such as the Talisman of Thruldana, will drop from Azmerian Spirit-possessed enemies.
Steam - 6 eventsDivination Card for Overall Fastest Playernew content
A unique Divination Card design will be awarded to the fastest player across all three races.
SteamIntroduction of the Huntress Class in Racesnew contentThe Huntress class is now included in the race events for the Demigod's Virtue prizes.
SteamPath of Exile 2 Race Event Announcementseasonal eventAnnouncing a series of race events starting May 25, 2025, where players compete to kill Doryani in Act 3.
SteamAdditional Prizes for Fastest Timesnew contentFastest times across all three races will receive Desk Pads as prizes.
SteamDemigod's Virtue Unique Item Prizesnew contentSeven Demigod's Virtue items will be awarded for top placements across different classes in each race.
SteamRemove-Only Stash Tab for Race Rewardsquality of lifeA Remove-Only stash tab will be added in core leagues for players to manage their race rewards.
Steam - 14 eventsReduced Danger in Ritual Typesbalance change
Lowering the danger of certain Ritual types that caused high player deaths.
SteamImproved Passive Tree Search Functionalityquality of lifeEnhancements to searching for passives on the Passive Tree using Keyboard & Mouse.
SteamOptimized Monster and NPC PhysicsperformancePerformance improvements by optimizing physics on monsters and NPCs.
SteamIncreased Chase Item Drop Ratesbalance changeMilestoneSignificantly improving drop rates of rare unique items and adding new chase uniques.
SteamInverted Tier Display on Itemsui uxReverting display of 'Tier X' on items for better identification of modifiers.
SteamAdjusted Citadel Spawningbalance changeEnsuring Citadels generate with other types nearby to improve variety.
SteamIncreased Unique Item Drops from Rogue Exilesbalance changeIncreasing the frequency of Unique Items dropped by Rogue Exiles by approximately three times.
SteamEnhanced Expedition Logbooksbalance changeMilestoneIncreasing monster spawns and rewards in high-level Expedition Logbooks.
SteamShop and Cosmetics Panel Improvementsui uxAdded Equip-Now button for Microtransactions and new Skin Slot for future Microtransactions.
SteamIncreased Corrupted Essence Drop Ratesbalance changeIncreasing the commonality of getting Corrupted Essences by approximately six times.
SteamNew Socketable Crafting Itemsnew contentMilestoneAdding 22 new Runes, 14 new Soul Cores, and 7 new Talismans for endgame crafting.
SteamAdjusted Affliction in Trial of the Sekhemasbalance changeChanged the Affliction to halve Energy Shield instead of removing it.
SteamImproved Twisted Domain Rewardsbalance changeMilestoneIncreased number of Rare monsters and adjusted drop balance in the Twisted Domain.
Steam - 4 eventsCrossbow Skins Adjusted to Back Attachmentbalance change
The Crossbow skins will be a back attachment in Path of Exile 1.
SteamDodge-roll Effects Adjustedbalance changeThe Dodge-roll effects will be adjusted to be Quicksilver Flask Effects in Path of Exile 1.
SteamMicrotransactions Ported Between Gamesquality of lifeAny microtransactions from the Dawn of the Hunt Mystery Box unlocked in Path of Exile 2 will be available in Path of Exile 1 once the box goes live.
SteamDawn of the Hunt Mystery Box Availablenew contentThe Dawn of the Hunt Mystery Box is currently available in Path of Exile 2 and will soon be available in Path of Exile 1.
Steam - 13 eventsItem Labels Enhancementsui ux
Outlines added to labels for important items like Precursor Tablets and Expedition Logbooks.
SteamIncreased Spirit AvailabilitygameplaySpirit of the Spring Hare and Spirit of the Fox are now three times more common.
SteamPrivate Leagues Enablednew contentPrivate Leagues can now be created using the Path of Exile 1 website.
SteamClient and Instance Crash Fixesbug fixMilestoneFixed fifteen separate Client or Instance crashes.
SteamAzmerian Wisp Targeting ImprovementgameplaySecond Azmerian Wisp now targets the same Rare monster as the first one pursued.
SteamQuick-Use Currency Buttons Addedui uxQuick-Use buttons for Strongboxes and Essences now display dynamic currency options based on the state of the Strongbox.
SteamItem Drop Rate Adjustmentsbalance changePerfect Jeweller's Orbs and Level 20 Uncut Skill and Spirit Gems made significantly more common.
SteamBreach Encounter ImprovementsgameplayChanges made to monster spawning in Breaches and increased minimum Breach duration to 20 seconds.
SteamBreach Splinter CollectiongameplayAll Breach Splinters will now be vacuumed up and dropped at the player's location at the end of a Breach encounter.
SteamRogue Exile Visibility Improvementsui uxReduced aggro range and improved visibility of Rogue Exiles with brighter visuals and Minimap Icons.
SteamNew Stash Tabs Introducednew contentRitual Stash Tab for Omens and Audience with the King Fragments, and Socketable Stash Tab for Runes and Talismans.
SteamMiscellaneous Improvementsquality of lifeVarious improvements including visibility updates, bindable actions for passive tree allocation, and quick-travel button for Town.
SteamShrine ChangesgameplayDisabled Greed and Corrupting Shrines, increased appearance rates and duration of other Shrines.
Steam - 8 eventsUI Icons for Strongboxes and Essencesquality of life
Adding UI Icons for Strongboxes and Essences to quickly use currency from inventory.
SteamAdjustments to Breach Splinter DropsgameplayReducing the number of small Breach splinter stacks and increasing the size of drops.
SteamImprovements to Breach ExperiencegameplayIncreasing the minimum experience of Breaches and adjusting monster spawn rates.
SteamBehavior Improvements for Azmerian WispsgameplayImproving the behavior of Azmerian Wisps when activating two at once.
SteamFilterable Unidentified Item Tiersquality of lifeUnidentified Item Tiers will be filterable, allowing customization of Magic and Rare items.
SteamNew Ritual and Socketable Stash Tabsnew contentIntroducing two new Stash Tabs: Ritual Tab for Omens and Audiences, and Socketable Tab for Runes, Talismans, and Soul Cores.
SteamPrivate Leagues Functionalitynew contentEnabling Private Leagues using the Path of Exile 1 website.
Steam - 17 eventsAdjusted Trial of Chaos Rewardsbalance change
Corrupted Rares phased out from rewards, replaced by Rare Currency stacks as level increases.
SteamIncreased Splinter Drop Ratesbalance changeBreach and Delirium splinter drop rates increased by +50% and +80% respectively.
SteamReduced Corrupted Nexus Completion Requirementquality of lifeReduced the number of Corrupted Nexus' needed to complete the Atlas Passive Tree.
SteamFixed Wisp Item Rarity Bugbug fixResolved a bug where the first Wisp in the Grelwood didn't have its Item Rarity or Quantity stats.
SteamExpedition Chest Improvementsbalance changeExpedition Magic and Rare chests now have improved balance, with bugs fixed for increased Chest Item Rarity.
SteamReduced Drop Rates for Gold and Magic Currencybalance changeGold, Magic Currency, Quality Currency, Flasks, Charms, and Runes are now less likely to drop from high Item Rarity monsters.
SteamHalved Rare Gold Dropsbalance changeRare Gold drops have been halved, increasing the drop rates of Rare Equipment and Rare currency instead.
SteamReworked Item Drops for Improved Raritybalance changeMilestoneSignificant changes to how Item Rarity affects drops, aiming to enhance the quality of items received.
SteamIncreased Tier 2 Rare Dropsbalance changeTier 2 Rares now drop 4x more often, with Tiers 3 to 5 dropping 30% more often.
SteamImproved Tiered Magic Item Dropsbalance changeTier 2 and higher Magic items now drop around 5x more often with improved mod culling.
SteamStrongboxes Adjusted to New Balancebalance changeStrongboxes now have increased Item Quantity and Rarity, guaranteeing a Rare item.
SteamEnhanced Magic and Rare Chest Rewardsbalance changeMagic and Rare chests now guarantee at least a Magic or Rare item, with increased Item Rarity and Quantity.
SteamGuaranteed Rare Item from Unique Bossesbalance changeAll Unique Bosses will always drop a Rare item, except for a few at the start of Act 1.
SteamImproved Trial of the Sekhemas Rewardsbalance changeBronze chests now guarantee a Rare item, with increased Item Rarity and Quantity for Silver and Gold chests.
SteamModified Normal Item Drops from Unique Bossesbalance changeUnique Bosses will no longer drop Normal items except for a select few early in the game.
SteamDelirium Rewards Increasedbalance changeIncreased Item Rarity per depth in Delirium encounters and reduced max difficulty.
SteamIncreased Visibility of Corrupted Nexusquality of lifeIncreased visibility of Corrupted Nexus' so they can be seen from further away.
Steam - 7 eventsImproved Loot Drops from Bossesbalance change
Raising the floor of the quality of drops from bosses in the campaign to mitigate unlucky streaks.
SteamReduced Nexuses Required for Atlas Passive Pointsbalance changeReducing the number of Corrupted Nexuses needed to complete for Atlas Passive Points.
SteamOverall Quality of Boss Drops Increasedbalance changeIncreasing the overall quality of drops from bosses.
SteamIncreased Rewards and Lowered Difficulty Spikes in Expeditionsbalance changeIncreasing rewards and lowering outlying difficulty spikes from Remnants in Expeditions.
SteamImproved Visibility of Nexuses on Atlas Mapquality of lifeImproving visibility of Corrupted Nexuses into the Fog on the Atlas Map.
SteamEnhanced Drops from Azmerian Wispsbalance changeImproving the drops from monsters possessed by Azmerian Wisps.
SteamReduced Difficulty of Simulacrumsbalance changeLowering the difficulty of Simulacrums to improve accessibility to Pinnacle content.
Steam - 15 eventsAtlas Bookmarksnew content
Added the ability to bookmark locations on the atlas for easier navigation.
SteamEndgame Changesbalance changePinnacle Bosses now have unlimited respawn attempts at Difficulty 0.
SteamFixed Unique Body Armour Bugbug fixMilestoneFixed a bug where The Black Doubt Unique Body Armour would remove Mana under certain conditions.
SteamRespeccing Ascendancy Classesnew contentMilestonePlayers can now respec their Ascendancy Class at the Ascension device if they have zero points allocated.
SteamFixed Various Skill Bugsbug fixFixed multiple bugs related to skills not functioning as intended.
SteamCrafting Changesbalance changeRemoved lower rune tiers from drop pools and adjusted rune drops.
SteamEquipped Gems Section Addedquality of lifeAdded an Equipped Gems section to the Gemcutting interface.
SteamNew Stash Tab Affinitiesnew contentIntroduced new stash tab affinities for various item categories.
SteamFixed Evasion Rating Bugbug fixMilestoneFixed a bug where players gained 1% of their Evasion Rating as Armour at all times.
SteamFixed Client and Instance Crashesbug fixMilestoneFixed three client crashes and three instance crashes.
SteamFixed Drain Ailments Bugbug fixMilestoneFixed a bug where Drain Ailments was not granting immunity to the consumed ailment.
Steam - 1 eventDawn of the Hunt Twitch Drops Week 2seasonal event
Earn the Hunter's Trophy Back Attachment and Honour Guard Summon Rhoa Effect after 3 hours of watch time on any Path of Exile 2 stream from April 13th to April 19th.
Steam - 12 eventsNew Breachlord Skill Effectsnew contentSteamNew Thaumaturge Skill Effectsnew contentSteamNew Demonfire Skill Effectsnew contentSteamVanishing Dyenew contentSteamHonour Guard Armour Setnew contentSteamSkin Transfernew contentSteamRitualist Rhoa Mountnew contentSteamTracking Scrollsnew contentSteamNew Faridun Skill Effectsnew contentSteamNew Spear and Buckler Skinsnew contentSteamWings of the Valkyrie Level-up Effectnew contentSteamInvisible Buff Effectnew contentSteam
- 14 eventsReduced Monster Density in Ogham Manorbalance change
Overall density of more challenging monsters in Ogham Manor has been reduced.
SteamCharm Slot Changesnew contentCharm slots on belts now depend on the level of the area that dropped them.
SteamViper Napuatzi Boss Changesbalance changeLowered the amount and size of Chaos Rains in the Viper Napuatzi fight.
SteamGround Foliage OptimizationperformanceOptimized ground foliage in many areas to improve performance.
SteamMinion Revive Timer Adjustmentsbalance changeMinion revive timers now increase less with each successive death, capped at 7.5 seconds.
SteamBoulder Ants Replacedbalance changeBoulder Ants in Titan Valley have been replaced by Risen Maraketh.
SteamMonster Speed Adjustmentsbalance changeRemoved interrupt events for many human monsters, including Cultists, to allow players time to engage.
SteamAtlas Bookmarks Featurenew contentAdded ability to bookmark locations on your atlas for easier navigation.
SteamBlood Boils Bug Fixedbug fixFixed a bug where Blood Boils from the Ritualist ascendancy didn't propagate if the monster exploded on death.
SteamXyclucian Arena Changesbalance changeRemoved ground foliage in Xyclucian's arena for better visibility of effects.
SteamUxmal Boss Adjustmentsbalance changeReduced the number of times Uxmal changes locations and adjusted his Energy Shield recharge.
Steam - 33 eventsRunes for Attributes Additiongameplay
Added runes for attributes to fix early game requirement issues.
SteamIncinerate Exposure Duration Increasebalance changeIncinerate's exposure duration has been increased to 8 seconds from 2 seconds.
SteamMatlan Waterways Lever ReductionworldMerged some sections of water in Matlan Waterways, reducing levers encountered by 6.
SteamMonster Speed Investigationbalance changeInvestigating monster speed issues, likely targeting specific monsters that are too difficult.
SteamSpearfield Duration and Damage Growth Increasebalance changeSpearfield's spear duration has been increased to 10 seconds from 6 and damage growth increased.
SteamDawn of the Hunt Mystery Box Releasednew contentIntroducing a new mystery box with 55 unique microtransactions that do not duplicate previously opened variations.
SteamIgnite Spread Delay Reductionbalance changeDelay for Ignites spreading from sources has been lowered to 1 second from 2 seconds.
SteamMana Tempest Spell Usage Changebalance changeMana Tempest can now be used with all spells, causing empowered spells to split to additional targets.
SteamRapid Assault Spear Detonation Changebalance changeSpear stuck in enemies now always bleeds on hit when detonated, with increased AoE and damage.
SteamStun Threshold Passive Clusters Changebalance changePassive clusters now increase ailment threshold while using Chaos Innoculation.
SteamCrafting Artificers Orbs AdditiongameplayAdded several Artificers Orbs to fixed locations throughout the campaign.
SteamSorceress Arc Lightning Explosion Changebalance changeArc now does a lightning explosion when it hits a shocked enemy but can no longer shock.
SteamTemper Weapon Empowerments Changebalance changeTemper Weapon now adds 3 empowerments per strike and is 25% faster.
SteamEnergy Shield Bleeding Preventionbalance changeEnergy Shield no longer prevents bleeding from being applied.
SteamFrost Bomb Exposure Duration Increasebalance changeFrost Bomb exposure duration has been increased to 8 seconds from 5 seconds.
SteamMinimap Rares Visibility ChangegameplayRares now show up on the minimap at all times during endgame.
SteamNew Support Gem: Inhibitornew contentAdded a support gem called Inhibitor that prevents charges being consumed but increases damage of the supported skill.
SteamRitual Exploit Fix and Account Bansbug fixMilestoneFixed an exploit involving Ritual items and banned 301 accounts exploiting it.
SteamFrostbolt Explosion Radius Increasebalance changeFrostbolt explosion radius has been increased by 50%.
SteamArmour Break Duration Reductionbalance changeArmour break duration applied by monsters has been reduced to 4 seconds from 12.
SteamLightning Arrow Arc Radius Increasebalance changeLightning Arrow's arc radius to targets has been increased by 50%.
SteamDelirium Encounter Duration IncreasegameplayDelirium encounters now last approximately 2.5x longer.
SteamMana Remnants Changebalance changeMana remnants now work with other elemental ailments than just shock.
SteamHerald of Blood Corpse Deletion Changebalance changeHerald of Blood no longer deletes corpses of Rares or Uniques.
SteamTornado Shot Maximum Duration Increasebalance changeTornado Shot's maximum duration has been increased to 15 seconds.
SteamIce Nova Freeze Buildup Increasebalance changeIce Nova's freeze buildup has been increased significantly.
SteamLightning Rod Damage and Duration Increasebalance changeLightning Rod damage has been increased by 30% and duration to 20 seconds.
SteamStormcaller Arrow Shock Proliferationbalance changeStormcaller arrow now proliferates shocks to nearby enemies and has increased AoE radius.
SteamEye of Winter Elemental Damage Bonusbalance changeEye of Winter now gains bonus elemental damage when passing through other elemental orbs.
Steam - 10 eventsJiquani's Sanctum Soul Core Additiongameplay
Added an extra Soul Core to reduce the average search time.
SteamInfested Barrens Area ModificationgameplayModified the area to create a bottleneck near the entrance to the Waterways for easier navigation.
SteamIncreased Timeout for Areas with Side Areasquality of lifeIncreased the timeout time for areas with side-areas to reduce resets when returning.
SteamAzak Bog Area RestructuregameplayChanged the area to be more rectangular with the boss located at the opposite end from the start.
SteamJiquani's Machinarium Soul Core AdditiongameplayAdded an extra Soul Core to reduce the average search time.
SteamDrowned City Area Size ReductiongameplayRemoved a large dead end leading to an inaccessible door, reducing the overall size of the area.
SteamChimeral Wetlands Entrance Proximity AdjustmentgameplayMoved the entrances to the Temple of the Chaos and Machinarium closer together to reduce backtracking.
SteamThe Apex Of Filth Area ReshapegameplayReshaped the area to be smaller, breaking continuity with the Past version.
SteamJungle Ruins Exit Visibility ImprovementgameplayMade the entrance to the Infested Barrens more clear and moved the checkpoint further.
SteamUtzaal Area Dead End RemovalgameplayRemoved a dead end leading to the Treasure Vault, similar to the Drowned City fix.
Steam - 10 eventsBuff to Spear Throw Speedbalance change
Increased speed of Spear throws, especially Lightning Spear, resulting in a 25% DPS buff.
SteamRebinding Spectres and Tamed Beastsquality of lifeAdded functionality to rebind Spectres and Tamed Beasts for easier experimentation.
SteamFixed Client Crash on Launch Daybug fixMilestoneResolved the 'Failed to deserialise object' crash that occurred on launch day.
SteamNew Skill: Cull the Weak for Huntressnew contentIntroducing a new skill that allows Huntress players to gain Frenzy charges without Parrying.
SteamMinion Damage and Life Adjustmentbalance changeIncreased minion damage and life during the campaign while maintaining nerfs for endgame scaling.
SteamReduced Monster Life by 25%balance changeLowered monster life through most of the campaign to improve clearspeed.
SteamBookmarking Locations on Atlas Mapquality of lifeAdded a system for players to bookmark locations on their Atlas map for easier navigation.
SteamStash Tab Affinities Updatequality of lifeExpanded Stash Tab Affinities to include more item types and updated Flask Affinity.
SteamLowered Rare Minion Life by 60%balance changeAdjusted Rare Minion life to match previous values, correcting difficulty perception.
SteamOngoing Fixes for Client and Server Crashesbug fixMilestoneContinuing to address remaining client and server crashes, with a focus on server-side issues.
Steam - 8 eventsMicrotransactions from Path of Exile 1store
Microtransactions purchased in Path of Exile 1 will be available in Path of Exile 2 if using the same account.
SteamPassive Tree ResetgameplayExisting characters will not be wiped, but the Passive Tree will most likely be reset.
SteamDawn of the Hunt Twitch Drops Week 1seasonal eventEarn the Azmeri Noble Deer Pet after 3 hours of watch time on any Path of Exile 2 stream from April 4th to April 13th.
SteamNew Mystery Box and MicrotransactionsshopNew mystery box and themed microtransactions will launch on release weekend.
SteamDawn of the Hunt Launch Datedlc releaseMilestoneDawn of the Hunt will launch on April 4th at 12pm PDT on all supported platforms.
SteamStash Tabs in New Leaguesquality of lifePurchased stash tabs will be available in new leagues, but will not contain items from other leagues.
SteamNew Leagues with Fresh Economybalance changeMilestoneNew leagues will be created for players who wish to start in a fresh economy due to extensive balance changes.
SteamCore Game Content Availabilitynew contentMilestoneAll content from Dawn of the Hunt will also be available in the existing Early Access leagues.
Steam - 1 eventPre-download Availabilityperformance
A torrent file for predownloading the standalone PC client will be available the day before launch.
Steam - 10 eventsNew Vault Keys Addednew content
Introduced various new vault keys including Twilight Reliquary Key and others.
SteamNew Bucklers Addednew contentIntroduced various new bucklers including Leather Buckler, Wooden Buckler, and more.
SteamNew Socketable Items Addednew contentIntroduced various new socketable items including Lesser and Greater Runes.
SteamNew Stackable Currency Items Addednew contentIntroduced new currency items including Essence of Hysteria and Fracturing Orb.
SteamNew Spears Addednew contentIntroduced various new spears including Hardwood Spear, Ironhead Spear, and more.
Steam - 3 eventsMap Portals Revive Mechanic Updategameplay
Players can now enter and exit Maps as long as they haven't died, with portals representing revives.
SteamInstant Revive at CheckpointgameplayUpon dying and reviving, players will be instantly placed at the last checkpoint without loading screens.
SteamCheckpoint Return After DeathgameplayPlayers will return to the last checkpoint after dying, reducing the need to traverse empty maps.
Steam - 7 eventsDawn of the Hunt Major Content Updatenew contentMilestone
Showcasing the first major content update for Early Access during the livestream.
SteamEnhancements to Endgame SystemsgameplayImprovements to the Endgame systems have been implemented.
SteamImprovements to Character SystemsgameplaySignificant expansions on character systems have been made.
SteamFive New Ascendancy Classesnew contentMilestoneFive new Ascendancy classes have been introduced.
SteamIntroduction of New Class in Path of Exile 2new contentMilestoneA new class has been added to Path of Exile 2.
SteamExecutioner's Guillotine Unique Finisher Effect Twitch Dropseasonal eventEarn the Executioner's Guillotine Unique Finisher Effect by watching Path of Exile 2 streams for 2 hours during the Dawn of the Hunt livestream.
Steam - 1 eventCustom Alienware Laptop Prize for Final Racenew content
A custom-decaled Alienware laptop will be awarded to the fastest player in the final race on March 16th.
Steam - 4 eventsNew Support Gems: Battershout and Perfectionnew content
Introduction of new Support Gems to provide more options for skills that previously lacked them.
SteamLock Main Hand and Off-Hand Featurequality of lifePlayers can lock their main hand, off-hand or both to use the same item(s) between weapon sets 1 and 2.
SteamVisual Upgrade to EssencesvisualsImprovement in the visual fidelity of Essences in Path of Exile 2.
Steam - 4 eventsAspect Ratio Restriction for Race Eventsgameplay
Aspect ratio will be restricted to 16:9 for the race events to ensure a fair playing field.
SteamLive Race StreamingnetworkThe race will be hosted live on twitch.tv/pathofexile with shoutcasting.
SteamAct 3 Doryani Kill Race Eventseasonal eventThe second Act 3 Doryani Kill race event begins soon, offering players a chance to earn the Demigod’s Virtue Unique item.
SteamCharacter Creation for RacegameplayPlayers can create a character in 30 minutes to participate in the race.
Steam - 3 eventsImprovements to the Endgame and Atlas Passive Skill Treegameplay
Content Update 0.2.0 will include improvements and new choices for the Atlas Passive Skill Tree.
SteamNew Ascendancy Classes Teasednew contentContent Update 0.2.0 will introduce new Ascendancy Classes.
SteamNew Unique Items: Prism Guardian and The Deepest Towernew contentTwo new Unique items will be added in Content Update 0.2.0.
Steam - 4 eventsRemove-Only Stash Tab for Race Rewardsquality of life
A Remove-Only stash tab will be added in core leagues for players to manage their race rewards.
SteamFirst Path of Exile 2 Race Event Announcementseasonal eventA series of races starting March 2nd, open to all players, with prizes including Demigod items.
SteamIntroduction of Demigod Items as Race Prizesnew contentPlayers can win the Demigod's Virtue Unique item for top placements in each class during the races.
SteamRace Mechanics and PenaltiesgameplayPlayers incur a penalty upon death, unable to move for one minute.
Steam - 4 eventsMap Stash Tab Introducednew content
The Map Stash Tab is now available, capable of holding up to 576 Waystones of each tier.
SteamWaystone Auto-Stashing Featurequality of lifeWaystones can be automatically stashed into the correct tab using Ctrl + Click or the Stash button on controllers.
SteamWaystone Affinity Optionquality of lifeEnable Waystone affinity in tab options to ensure Waystones are sent to the Map Stash Tab.
SteamMap Stash Tabs from Path of Exile 1 Availablenew contentPlayers can access any Map Stash Tabs they owned in Path of Exile 1 in Path of Exile 2.
Steam - 22 eventsBuffed Unique Itemsbalance change
A large number of unique items have been buffed for low level characters.
SteamNew Tablet for Boss Additionnew contentA new tablet has been added to allow for adding more bosses.
SteamTeleportation Checkpoints Addedquality of lifePlayers can now teleport around the map using checkpoints.
SteamCommand Line Switch for Crash ReportingperformanceAdded a command line switch '--ex-crash-report' for extra logging to help debug crashes.
SteamBuffed Rare Monster Dropsbalance changeRewards from rare monsters have been substantially buffed.
SteamReduced Server CrashesperformanceMilestoneThe number of server crashes has been significantly reduced.
SteamVulkan Switch Reduces CrashesperformanceSwitching to Vulkan seems to reduce the number of crashes for some users.
SteamDecreased Endgame Difficultybalance changeThe difficulty at the start of endgame has been decreased.
SteamImproved Skill Balancebalance changeA big pass was made to improve the balance of many player skills.
SteamAdjusted Monster and Boss Balancebalance changeChanges made to monsters and bosses to fix one shots and improve telegraphing.
SteamFixed Hundreds of Crashesbug fixMilestoneHundreds of different crashes have been fixed since launch.
SteamFull Rebalance of Map Contentbalance changeAll content that can spawn in maps has been rebalanced.
SteamIncreased Number of Endgame Bossesnew contentThe number of bosses in endgame has been significantly increased.
SteamWorkaround for Windows 11 FreezeperformanceMilestoneA workaround has been deployed for a full system freeze issue related to Windows 11’s 24H2 update.
Steam - 14 eventsMinions can squeeze through smaller gapsnew content
Minions can now briefly squeeze through smaller gaps if they've failed to move for a short period.
SteamFixed several client and instance crashesbug fixMilestoneSteamMinimap Icons for League mechanics visibility improvednew contentIcons now remain visible regardless of distance traveled.
SteamPotential fix for crash affecting Win 24H2 playersbug fixSteamAdded respawn attempts for Olroth, Origin of the Fall boss fightnew contentUp to five respawn attempts based on fight difficulty.
SteamAdded respawn attempts for Twisted Domain areanew contentUp to five respawn attempts based on area difficulty.
SteamImproved item navigation for gamepad usersui uxSteamAdded Minimap Icons for Strongboxesnew contentSteamFixed Atlas rendering bugbug fixParts of the Atlas now render correctly when far from the most recent map.
SteamIncreased font size for gamepad usersui uxFont size increased in various locations when using a controller.
SteamFixed Damage over Time kill assignment bugbug fixKills with Damage over Time now assigned correctly, including poison or bleeding deaths.
SteamAdded /ResetAtlas chat commandbug fixCommand can reset your Atlas when it's in a bricked state.
SteamAdded respawn attempts for Crux of Nothingness areanew contentUp to five respawn attempts based on area difficulty.
Steam - 6 eventsMultiple Respawns for Pinnacle Contentbalance change
Added multiple respawns to other Pinnacle Content on the Atlas including King in the Mists, Breachstones, and Olroth in Expedition.
SteamRespawn Attempts for Arbiter of AshgameplayImplemented respawn attempts for the Arbiter of Ash.
SteamFix for Una’s Songs Playback Issuebug fixAddressing ongoing issues with Una’s Songs not playing correctly.
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