Path of Exile 2 Prepares for 'Return of the Ancients' with Major Overhaul
Path of Exile 2 is launching its 'Return of the Ancients' update, featuring endgame changes, new leagues, and significant system adjustments.
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Path of Exile 2 reverses a build-breaking class nerf, as a new patch makes its hardest mechanics easier
Path of Exile 2 patch 0.5.2 introduces several changes to endgame mechanics, including improved rewards from Remnants and easier Delirium and Ritual encounters. Grinding Gear Games also reverted accidental build-breaking nerfs to the Gemling Legionnaire's Advanced Thaumaturgy ascendancy passive. The update also features adjustments to Azmerian Wisps, new Atlas passive tree keystones, and nerfs to dangerous creatures like It That Hates.
Path of Exile 2 releases patch notes for next week’s Return of the Ancients update
Grinding Gear Games has released detailed patch notes for the upcoming Return of the Ancients update for Path of Exile 2's early access. The update includes the Runes of Aldur league, an endgame overhaul called Origins of Divinity, new atlas layers, three storylines, and the integration of Fate of the Vaal into the core game. The patch also features adjustments to character damage, new unique items, and numerous updates to ascendancies, passive trees, skills, and items, launching on Friday, May 29th.
Path of Exile 2 patch notes are here, and you've got one week to choose your new build
Grinding Gear Games has released the patch notes for Path of Exile 2's upcoming 'Return of the Ancients' league, detailing significant changes to endgame systems, crafting, and core mechanics like Energy Shield recovery and Leech. The update aims to provide a more rounded experience and easier transition for new players. The patch is scheduled to launch on May 29, with the game's 1.0 version expected by the end of 2026.