Path of Exile 2 — News

The opening weekend of Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients is finished, so it's time to take stock and talk about what we are working on, and what still needs to be improved. The main issues that we were focusing on over the weekend were a significant number of progression blocking bugs in endg

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Watch Game Directors Jonathan Rogers and Mark Roberts join Zizaran for a special Dev Insights interview to discuss Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients. Join us live on the Zizaran’s Twitch channel, where the podcast will begin on June 4th at 3pm PDT. If you’re unable to tune in live, the full

In Return of the Ancients, gain the upper hand against the Hiveborn and uncover the power of the Genesis Tree to craft valuable currencies and great items! Inside the monastery of the Keepers of the Flames stands the Genesis Tree, a powerful weapon in the war against the Hiveborn. Stolen from the e

Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients will launch on PC and consoles soon! In this news post, we’ve gathered all the information you need to know about what happens on launch day. Free Weekend May 29 1 PM - June 1 1 PM PDT To celebrate the launch of Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients, we're

Masters of the Atlas provide a new Ascendancy-style progression for your endgame. Choose from one of the three masters, including Jado of the Order of the Djinn and the renowned monster hunter Hilda. Each Master provides unique bonuses that can alter your mapping and gameplay experience. These bonu

The Runes of Aldur League introduces remnant encounters that grant a huge variety of rewards. Among these are Kalguuran gems, which are fusions of Kalguuran runeshapes and Wraeclast magic that are powered by your Runic Ward instead of Mana. Learn more about them in the video below.

The Atlas Search, Trade Quick-Search, and Fragment Tab are just a few of the new QoL improvements arriving in Return of the Ancients. Navigating the Atlas is now faster and more intuitive with the new Atlas Search feature, while Trade Quick-Search streamlines item lookups with far less hassle. On t

For the first time ever in a Path of Exile 2 league, Return of the Ancients introduces a full set of league Challenges for players to complete. Take on difficult encounters, master endgame systems, and earn exclusive cosmetic rewards by progressing through all eight league challenges. Every two Cha

The Return of the Ancients update is bringing a massive expansion to the rune system in Path of Exile 2 with the new Runes of Aldur league. Alongside a huge collection of brand-new runes to discover, many existing runes have also received significant buffs. Check the updates out in the video below.

Complete the Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients quest on Discord by playing Path of Exile 2 for 15 minutes to receive the exclusive Runeseeker Avatar! Start: May 29, 10AM PDT Finish: June 5, 5PM PDT How do I participate? Once the quest launches on May 29, accept it in the Discord client h

Twitch Drops To celebrate the launch of Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients, we'll be running two weeks of Twitch Drops starting from 1:00 PM 29 May PDT! Week 1 Twitch Drops - Arbiter of Ash Waypoint Start Time: May 29th 1:00 PM PDT End Time: June 6th 4:59 AM PDT You will get the Arbiter o

To help you get ready for the launch of Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients, we’ve prepared all the Item Filter Information you need below. New Items Item class: Stackable Currency Vaal Blacksmith's Infuser Vaal Arcanist's Infuser Vaal Catalysing Infuser Essence of the Breach Refined Fles

Missed the reveal? Catch up on the full Ritual and Delirium mechanic recaps, including their encounters, below:

Dive into Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients during the Free Weekend from May 29, 1PM PDT to June 1, 1PM PDT! Explore the new Runes of Aldur challenge league, massive endgame updates, and more. In addition, get the Early Access Supporter Pack at 50% off from May 29 to June 12, including the f

A master of Hollow Techniques who forged his own body into the ultimate weapon. Bells ring with every strike, shockwaves tear through enemies, and critical hits turn combat into absolute chaos.

Content Update 0.5.0 — Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients The Return of the Ancients expansion contains a new league, an overhaul to Path of Exile 2's Endgame, with six new Endgame storylines and 2 new Ascendancy classes as well as a huge amount of other content. For more information about thi

Check out some of the latest Ascendancy balance changes coming to Return of the Ancients. The Chronomancer has received a range of new notables, opening up fresh build possibilities. Meanwhile, the Gemling Legionnaire now gains additional qualities from hundreds of Skill Gems, greatly expanding its

In Return of the Ancients, Logbooks are seeing some big changes. It’s time to go seafaring like true explorers! From Siren Eggs to trapped Wisps, check the video below to discover what else you might uncover as you island hop throughout the vast oceans.

In Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients, we are introducing two new Unique Items: the Auspex and a beloved Path of Exile classic, Facebreaker. Unleash a relentless barrage of punches to crush your enemies… and shatter their minds. Check them out in the video below: