Path of Exile 2 reveals return of the ancients, the final major update before 1.0 launch later in 2026

And yes, version 1.0 is still planned for 2026.
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Here's What's Coming In Path of Exile 2's Huge 0.5.0 Patch, With A New Campaign, Endgame Revamps, In-Game Build Guide And More

A fresh league campaign, massive endgame changes, new ascendencies, and even an in-game build guide are on the way in this giant content update.
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Path of Exile 2's 1.0 release might slip beyond 2026, but at least we're getting a crafting system that summons skeletons to beat you up when you use it

Action RPG Path of Exile 2 will very likely hit 1.0 by end of 2026, developers Grinding Gear Games have declared, following ...

Path of Exile 2 0.5.0 Return of the Ancients Preview: Everything to Know About the Massive Foundational Update

Big changes are coming in Path of Exile 2's Return of the Ancients update, and we’re breaking down everything you might’ve ...
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Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids has shapeshifters, dungeon crafting, and more

ARPG fans have a massive content injection waiting for them in Path of Exile 2. Grinding Gear Games is adding a Druid class with three animal forms, a brand-new league, and much more. Grinding Gear ...
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Path of Exile 2 currency list – crafting, advanced, end-game, and more

There’s a variety of currencies in Path of Exile 2, though not nearly as many as in the first game. Still, they can be overwhelming to anyone just coming into the dark aRPG. While they’re no longer ...
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How to start with Path of Exile 2 – Beginner guide with tips and tricks to survive your exile

Path of Exile 2 is not a typical hack-and-slash aRPG, owing to its many overlapping systems. Certainly, you can play it that way and slowly make progress, but understanding everything under the hood ...