Community3 Sep 2026Path of Exile 2 Full Release RegistrationSign up at to receive updates on the Path of Exile 2 Full Release and get exclusive rewards! You have until December 10th to register, so there is still plenty of time to reach the milestones. The more players who register, the more cosmetics the community can unlock. Please note that you need to confirm your registration after entering your email address. If you submitted your email address ea…
We’ve launched the Fan Art Competition a while back, which is inspired by the latest expansions in Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2. Since then, the community has shared plenty of incredible artwork, and we’ve gathered some of the latest highlights to showcase in today’s news post! If you'd like to submit an entry, you can do so by posting in this thread . Submissions close on Wednesday, 2nd…
Last week, we announced Forbidden Rites , an event league in Path of Exile 2 launching alongside the 0.5.5 patch on September 4th PDT. In this news post, we’ve answered some of the most common questions from our community about the event. Is Duelist in 0.5.5? No, Duelist will be released on December 11th when Path of Exile 2 1.0 fully launches. Is this a new league? Yes. As all new leagues, For…
Play the Forbidden Rites Event on September 4 During GGG Live earlier today, we revealed our next 0.5.5 update for Path of Exile 2, releasing September 4 at 1 PM PDT! This patch introduces the new event league, Forbidden Rites, featuring 8 new challenges and exclusive rewards, as well as a major Trial of Chaos overhaul and more. We’ll post the patch notes next week, closer to the release. Dueli…
Tune in to GGG Live on August 27 to find out more about the upcoming Path of Exile 2 0.5.5 update, or watch the final ExileCon Qualifier afterward and earn the Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box through Twitch Drops! · GGG Live begins at 12:30 PM August 27 PDT · The fourth and final Path of Exile 2 ExileCon Qualifier starts right after the livestream, at 2 PM PDT August 27 How to Participate Sim…
Sign up at to stay up to date as we head toward Path of Exile 2’s full release and earn exclusive rewards. The more players who register, the more cosmetics everyone can unlock! Check out the FAQ below. How do I receive my reward? After Path of Exile 2 fully launches on December 11, we will start emailing microtransaction codes to everyone who successfully registered at pathofexile2.com/registe…
Path of Exile 2 launches as a fully free-to-play action RPG on December 11 (PST)! Get your blades ready! The full release will introduce the Duelist, a long-awaited class revealed in a new trailer during gamescom’s Opening Night Live in Cologne. Whether you’re a new or returning player, sign up at pathofexile2.com/register to receive the latest release news and updates, as well as unlock exclus…
Tomorrow, August 25 PDT, we’ll have an exclusive Path of Exile 2 reveal at gamescom 2026. Make sure to tune in to the gamescom stream to watch it live. If you can’t make it, we’ll also be posting the reveal on our social channels shortly after, so you won’t miss out! gamescom ONL kicks off on August 25 at 11:00 AM PDT, or Aug 26, 2026 6:00 AM (GMT+12) in your local time. If you’re attending gam…
Our Fan Art competition, themed around the latest expansions in Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2, is in full swing! Check out the recent highlights below! darkshadowsblood#1004 PropagandaPandá#7473 tequilalover#7722 SimoneIF#7126 Veronika_f5#3417 CosmicCreepers#8314 There’s quite some time left to show off your artistic flair in this competition! If you'd like to submit an entry, you can do…
On August 27 PDT, we’ll preview some new information about Path of Exile 2 and 0.5.5! Watch the livestream at 12:30 PM August 27 PDT at . After that, we'll have a short Q&A session with Game Director Jonathan Rogers and ZiggyD, followed by the final ExileCon qualifier, so get ready! As per usual, co-streaming is welcome. See you soon!
The ExileCon Path of Exile 2 Qualifier #3 is happening now! Who will join Jiluo and Giuygiuyg in the finale at ExileCon this November? Watch the action live at ! Co-streaming is welcome. Twitch Drops are now available for 24 hours, until 2 PM PDT on August 21. Watch the official broadcast or any channel streaming Path of Exile 2 for 30 minutes during the race, or catch up with your favourite co…
The third ExileCon Path of Exile 2 Qualifier begins tomorrow! Tune in to at 2 PM PDT on August 20 to watch the action live and acquire a reward doing so! Twitch Drops will be available for 24 hours once the broadcast begins. Watch the official race or any Path of Exile 2 stream for 30 minutes to receive the Coliseum Helmet Attachment. Twitch Drops end at 2PM PDT on August 21. If you’re particip…
Last week, we started a Fan Art competition themed around the latest expansions in Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2, and we’ve already received many great submissions. Check out the highlights in this news post! Shinoono#0784 Sabacu#4442 naitoweapon2#1398 AzzetSp#5927 Gandonius#5884 BunsArtBurrow#7423 Miphiston#7696 There's still plenty of time to show off your artistic skills in this compet…
Microtransactions from the Last of the Druids Mystery Box have finally been released in the store for Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2! From Armour Sets to Portals and Level-Up Effects, there are over 60 new microtransactions available, giving you even more ways to customise your Exile and show off your style. Check out the full selection in the store, or watch the video below to take a clos…
The ExileCon Path of Exile 2 Qualifier #2 is happening now! Who will join Jiluo in the finale at ExileCon this November? Watch the action live at ! Co-streaming is welcome. Twitch Drops are now available for 24 hours, until 2 PM PDT on August 14. Watch the official broadcast or any channel streaming Path of Exile 2 for 30 minutes during the race, or catch up with your favourite content creator…
In just two weeks, Path of Exile 2 will be heading to gamescom in Cologne, Germany. If you’re attending, make sure to pop by our booth to play the special demo available exclusively at the event. gamescom ONL kicks off on August 25th at 11am PST. Tune into the Twitch livestream here to make sure you don’t miss our reveal! If you’re attending in person, you can find our booth at Hall 6.1 | B031.…
It’s been a while since we last hosted a fan art competition, and with the recent updates to Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2, we’re sure our community artists have plenty of inspiration to draw from. We’re excited to announce a Path of Exile Fan Art Competition inspired by the Return of the Ancients and Curse of the Allflame expansions! The prize pool includes official merchandise and in-ga…
It's finally happening! The ExileCon Path of Exile 2 Qualifiers kick off next week, culminating in a live final where the top racers from all four qualifier events will compete for the championship title in New Zealand. The competition will take place on the following dates, with ZiggyD and Raiz serving as your hosts throughout the event: Path of Exile 2 Qualifier Event Times and Dates · Qualif…
This Chronomancer build by TuskDeluxe is built around the Auspex and its Grueling Madness aura, which slowmaxes enemies up to 100% at maximum stacks. Embrace the slow side of..things below: Big thank you to TuskDeluxe for putting this build together. For more information, refer to their video here . Thanks for watching!
Path of Exile 2 will once again be heading to gamescom in Cologne, Germany. Play a special demo available exclusively at the event, snap some photos with our eerie display, and pick up exclusive merchandise. We'll be sharing more details closer to the event, and we hope to see you there! If you're a content creator or member of the media looking to cover the event, feel free to reach out to us…
0.5.4b Patch Notes Boss Improvements · Removed a majority of the stun and freeze immunity windows from all versions of the Tor Gul, the Defiler boss fight. · Improved the Minion Phase in the Tasgul, Swallower of Light fight. · Fixed a bug where It That Was Esh could sometimes fail to advance phases properly. · Fixed a bug where the Arbiter of Divinity could rarely drop loot in an unreachable lo…
If you've ever wanted to solve your problems with an unreasonable number of exploding frogs, this build may be exactly what you're looking for. Doedre's Undoing is a Lineage Support Gem that transforms curses into areas of cursed ground. While enemies standing within these areas become cursed, the real attraction is that they also begin spawning Witchtoads. These amphibious allies leap toward n…
This week's microtransaction releases are here! Featuring the Verisium Effect Bundle and Wendigo Spear Skill Effect Bundle. Check them out in this news post. A handful of exciting new microtransactions have arrived in the Path of Exile 2 shop this week. In case you missed them, here's a quick look at what's available. You might just find the perfect finishing touch for your build. First up is t…
At ExileCon this November, we will be hosting competitive Path of Exile events live on the main stage. Both events will be the culmination of a series of four qualifier events where the best racers will compete for a spot in the finale. For Path of Exile 1 qualifiers, we’ll announce the details later. For Path of Exile 2, in each qualifier event, players will compete to be the first to defeat T…
0.5.4 Patch Notes · This patch introduces a brand new Atlas Passive Tree for Runes of Aldur, expanded Expedition customisation, level-scaling Unique Items, a new currency item for Atziri’s Temple, and more. Runes of Aldur Changes · Added an Expedition Atlas Passive Skill Tree. You can earn Atlas Passive Points for this by defeating each Boss in The Grand Expedition questline. · Added a new curr…
Soon, we’re planning to deploy a major new update for Path of Exile 2. Patch 0.5.4 introduces a brand new Atlas Passive Tree for Runes of Aldur, expanded Expedition customisation, level-scaling Unique Items, a new currency item for Atziri’s Temple, and more. Check out the preview video below!
Today’s forecast in Wraeclast calls for a light fog, widespread Chaos Tornados, and an encroaching darkness expected later this afternoon. Using a mix of unbridled chaos and varied Uniques, FlickerSlide’s Monk build unleashes a storm of purple tornados. Check it out in the video below. Thanks to FlickerSlide for putting this build together. For more information, refer to their video here . See…
Path of Exile 2 loading screens feature artwork created by the talented artists on our team. We've gathered a collection of high-resolution loading screen artwork from Acts One through Four, along with the art for each Ascendancy Class and artwork from other content, that you can use as desktop wallpapers. We've put together versions of these wallpapers in 1920x1080, 2560x1040, and 3840x2160, a…
On November 7-8, 2026, we’ll be hosting our third ExileCon in Auckland, New Zealand! Play new content, watch major announcements, meet our team and your favourite content creators, and more! Tickets will go on sale on February 10 PST. Find out more about the event by clicking the button below:
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