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Path of Exile releases Covens of Umbra November 13, Path of Exile 2 ends early access December 11
This past weekend was ExileCon, and naturally there were some major announcements unveiled by Grinding Gear Games for both Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2, namely the next major league for the former and the 1.0 release date for the latter. We’ll start with POE2 , which is leaving early access...
Path of Exile 2 goes free-to-play December 11 with the Shadow joining the Duelist at 1.0
Grinding Gear Games used ExileCon 2026 to reveal the Shadow as a second launch class for Path of Exile 2's full release. The 1.0 update finishes the campaign, ends Early Access and adds a strategy-style siege league. The post Path of Exile 2 goes free-to-play December 11 with the Shadow joining the...
Path of Exile 2 Duelist class preview: I’ve got blood to bleed
Today at ExileCon 2026, I had the amazing chance to demo Path of Exile 2‘s new Duelist class, set to come out alongside the game’s 1.0 patch. I got a sneak peek into the game’s fifth Act, too, which I can say is more grim and dark than most things you’ve seen in PoE 2 so far (and that’s saying a...
Path of Exile 2 Shadow class preview: Rogues do it from behind!
Destructoid is at ExileCon 2026 all the way in Auckland, New Zealand, checking out what awaits us in Path of Exile 2‘s fabled 1.0 release as well as what’s new for the first game. While I’m covering most of what we see here in our special daily newsletter (to which you should definitely subscribe),...
Path of Exile 3.30 is transforming the endgame; here's everything revealed at Exilecon 2026
We're at Exilecon 2026 for all the details on Path of Exile 3.30, the Covens of Umbra league, and there's plenty of life in the older ARPG. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Path of Exile 3.30 is transforming the endgame; here's everything revealed at Exilecon 2026
Path of Exile 3.30 is transforming the endgame; here's everything revealed at Exilecon 2026
We’re at Exilecon 2026 for all the details on Path of Exile 3.30, the Covens of Umbra league, and there’s plenty of life in the older ARPG.
Path of Exile 2's 1.0 launch brings two new classes, the campaign finale, and a full strategy game league mechanic
We've got the latest details on Path of Exile 2 1.0 straight from Grinding Gear Games at Exilecon 2026, as the huge ARPG goes free to play. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Path of Exile 2's 1.0 launch brings two new classes, the campaign finale, and a full strategy game league mechanic
Path of Exile 2's 1.0 launch brings two new classes, the campaign finale, and a full strategy game league mechanic
We’ve got the latest details on Path of Exile 2 1.0 straight from Grinding Gear Games at Exilecon 2026, as the huge ARPG goes free to play.
Path of Exile 2 announces a second new class, the Shadow, for its December 1.0 release
Today during ExileCon's keynote address Grinding Gear Games announced that Path of Exile 2's full release on December 11 will bring not one, but two new classes: Alongside the previously announced Duelist, 1.0 will also introduce the dagger-heavy, trap-wielding Shadow, capable of employing a suite...
Watch ExileCon 2026 Live!
Celebrate all things Path of Exile at ExileCon 2026! Every few years, fans from around the world gather in New Zealand, home of Grinding Gear Games, to play, hang out, and have fun. Over two days, November 6 and 7 (PST), we'll be broadcasting the convention live! Watch major announcements about our...
ExileCon 2026 Schedule and Information for Attendees
The schedule for ExileCon 2026, starting in just a week, is now available! Check out the convention website to find out more about the full programme for next weekend. For our online viewers, we will be broadcasting the keynote, gameplay demonstrations, and developer panels throughout the entire...
Path of Exile prepares to make some big announcements at next week’s ExileCon
Practice your best shocked face for your inevitable YouTube thumbnail, because Grinding Gear Games is planning some big reveals for ExileCon 2026 next week. The studio’s being very tight-lipped on what it has in store for Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2, but it does want you to show up to hear...
Two Weeks Until ExileCon 2026!
ExileCon 2026 is happening in just two weeks! If you’ll be watching the convention online, here’s some information you may find useful. Livestream time The keynote officially starts at 1:00 PM on November 6th PST. We’ll go live at 12:30 PM with a pre-show discussion featuring community streamers...
ExileCon 2026 Merchandise
Attendees at ExileCon 2026 will have exclusive first access to a variety of new merchandise. This year, we’ve prepared more than 60 new goodies, including T-shirts, pins, keycaps, posters, plushies, and more. We’ll be showcasing more items in the following days, but in the meantime, have a look at...
Watch GGG Live and Final ExileCon Qualifier - New Twitch Drops
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...
GGG Live on 27 August
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 https://www.twitch.tv/pathofexile. After that, we'll have a short Q&A session with Game Director Jonathan Rogers and ZiggyD, followed by the final ExileCon...
Watch the Path of Exile 2 ExileCon Qualifier Tomorrow - New Twitch Drops
The third ExileCon Path of Exile 2 Qualifier begins tomorrow! Tune in to https://www.twitch.tv/pathofexile 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...
Path of Exile 2 ExileCon Qualifiers Begin Next Week
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...
Path of Exile is ripping up the rulebook, and nothing is "untouchable" - but don't get your hopes up for a campaign skip
Ahead of Path of Exile 3.29 and the Curse of the Allflame league, I asked Grinding Gear Games about breaking rules, mysteries, and Exilecon. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Path of Exile is ripping up the rulebook, and nothing is "untouchable" - but don't get your hopes up for a campaign skip
Path of Exile is ripping up the rulebook, and nothing is "untouchable" - but don't get your hopes up for a campaign skip
Ahead of Path of Exile 3.29 and the Curse of the Allflame league, I asked Grinding Gear Games about breaking rules, mysteries, and Exilecon.
ExileCon 2026 Path of Exile 2 Race Qualifier Events
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...
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