Path of Exile 2 — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Path of Exile 2 is currently the #99 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 18K concurrent players — ▼ cooling off (was #-1 last week).
Last official update Jul 9, 2026 (12 days ago) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #99 ▼
- Peak (24h)
- 18K
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
- Developer
- Grinding Gear Games
- Released
- Dec 6, 2024
- Price
- $29.99
- Steam reviews
- 165K
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
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Latest updates & patch notes
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News
Path of Exile 2 Build Showcase: Slowmaxing Chronomancer by TuskDeluxe
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…
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Path of Exile 2 at gamescom 2026
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…
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Patch
0.5.4b Patch Notes
0.5.4b Patch NotesBoss ImprovementsRemoved 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…
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News
Path of Exile 2 Build Showcase: Frogmancer by Yuzo TV
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…
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Microtransaction Roundup: Wendigo Spear Skill Effect & Verisium Effect Bundle
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…
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Event
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…
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Patch
0.5.4 Patch Notes
0.5.4 Patch NotesThis 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 ChangesAdded an Expedition Atlas Passive Skill Tree. You can…
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Patch
Path of Exile 2 0.5.4 Patch Preview
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…
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News
Path of Exile 2 Build Showcase: Chaos Tornados by FlickerSlide
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…
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News
Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 16 Jun — 23 June 2026
* MECCHA CHAMELEON ; * Cyberpunk 2077 ; * Dead by Daylight ; * Steam Deck ; * Path of Exile 2 ; * Forza Horizon 6 ; * EA SPORTS FC™ 26 ; * Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty ; * 雀魂麻將(MahjongSoul) ; * DAVE THE DIVER ; * excluding free to play games View top 100 on SteamDB
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Path of Exile 2 Wallpapers
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…
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Path of Exile 2 Build Guides on the Website
You no longer need to download build files! We've implemented a new feature that allows you to subscribe to build guides on the website and receive all updates automatically in the game on both PC and Consoles. If you want to upload your own builds, click here!
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Screenshots
About Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Path of Exile 2 takes place in the land of Wraeclast, a dark continent populated by unique cultures, ancient secrets, and monstrous dangers. A sinister threat, long thought destroyed, has begun creeping back on the edge of civilisation, driving people mad and sickening the land with Corruption. Path of Exile 2 features a brand new campaign with six acts, 100 distinct environments, 600 monsters and 100 bosses. Key Features Twelve Character Classes Path of Exile 2 features twelve character classes, two for every combination of…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-7700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2500x Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 100 GB available space Additional Notes: A GPU with at least 3GB of VRAM is required
- Languages
- English * , French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Thai * languages with full audio support
- Controller
- Full controller support
- DLC
- 9 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.pathofexile2.com
Frequently asked questions
- Is Path of Exile 2 free to play?
- Path of Exile 2 is a paid game ($29.99) on Steam.
- What is the latest Path of Exile 2 update?
- The most recent official update is "Path of Exile 2 Build Showcase: Slowmaxing Chronomancer by TuskDeluxe" (Jul 9, 2026), categorized as News. 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…
- How many people play Path of Exile 2?
- Path of Exile 2 peaked at 18K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #99 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #-1 the previous week).
- When was Path of Exile 2 released?
- Path of Exile 2 was released on Dec 6, 2024 by Grinding Gear Games.
- What kind of game is Path of Exile 2?
- Path of Exile 2 is a Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access game, featuring single-player, multi-player, mmo.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jul 22, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Path of Exile 2 and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.