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Path of Exile 2 'Return of the Ancients' Expansion Arrives May 29

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Path of Exile 2's largest expansion, 'Return of the Ancients,' launches May 29. This update significantly overhauls the endgame with new content and systems. It serves as the final major release before the game's 1.0 launch later this year.

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Destructoid

Path of Exile 2 Return of the Ancients release countdown: Exact date and time

Path of Exile 2 is set to release its 'Return of the Ancients' update, marking the biggest content addition to the game to date. The article serves as a countdown to the exact release date and time for this significant update.

Games Press

Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients Redefines The Endgame Experience on May 29

Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients, launching May 29, introduces significant endgame transformations with five new storylines, 15 new bosses, and two new Ascendancy classes. The expansion adds over 50 hours of content, including a new challenge system, reimagined Atlas Tree, and expanded crafting systems like Ezomyte Runesmithing. This update is the final major content release before Path of Exile 2's full 1.0 launch targeted for 2026.

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Blues News

Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients This Month

Grinding Gear Games has announced that Return of the Ancients, the largest expansion to date for Path of Exile 2, will be released on May 29th. This new content is described as a significant addition to the action RPG sequel.

PC Gamer

Path of Exile 2's massive Return of the Ancients expansion will be its last major update before it leaves early access later this year: 'I want to get this game finished, I really, really do'

Path of Exile 2's game director Jonathan Rogers announced that the 'Return of the Ancients' expansion, launching May 29, will be the final major update before the game leaves early access later this year. This update overhauls the post-campaign experience with quests and boss fights, aiming to provide a satisfying endpoint before the 1.0 launch, which is expected shortly after ExileCon in November.

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PC Gamer

Path of Exile 2's 'biggest expansion ever' reworks its entire post-campaign grind for new and returning…

Grinding Gear Games announced that Path of Exile 2's "biggest expansion ever," Return of the Ancients, will launch on May 29, reworking the game's entire post-campaign endgame. This update is the final major addition before the game's 1.0 launch later this year. The expansion introduces new quests, polished league mechanics, and a new fortress area to explore.

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Eurogamer

Path of Exile 2 aims for a full 1.0 release this year, but not all of the promised character classes will make it

Grinding Gear Games aims for a full 1.0 release of Path of Exile 2 by the end of the year, following the ExileCon convention in November. While the endgame content is crucial for the final release, some promised character classes may be delayed post-launch to meet the target date. The game director Jonathan Rogers expressed confidence in delivering a complete experience with the current class roster, with additional classes to follow.

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PC Gamer

The release date for Path of Exile 2's next expansion couldn't be better for action RPG fans planning to play…

Grinding Gear Games announced that the Path of Exile 2 expansion, Return of the Ancients, has been delayed to May 29. The developer will host an announcement stream on May 7. This delay provides ample time for players to engage with Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion, which releases on April 27.

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