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Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the hunt will launch on PC and Console soon! In this news post, we’ve gathered all the information you need to know about what happens on launch day and how to start downloading early.

The PC realms will go down and patching begins at: Apr 04, 2025 12:00 PM (CDT)

The servers go live for PC and Console at: Apr 04, 2025 2:00 PM (CDT)

The above times are displayed in your local time zone. You'll need to be logged into your account to see these. To change your local time, go to "My Account", "Manage Account" and "Edit Preferences".

If the timezone is displaying incorrectly for you, please disregard the above timer and refer to the countdown on the front page. Three hours before the end of the countdown, the realm will go down and patching will begin shortly after. When the countd... Read more

Celebrate the launch of Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt with us by tuning into your favorite Twitch stream! We’ll be running two weeks of Twitch Drops starting from 12PM April 4th PDT!

Week 1 Twitch Drops - Azmeri Noble Deer Pet

Start Time: 12PM April 4th PDT (Apr 04, 2025 2:00 PM (CDT) in your local time)
End Time: 5am April 13th PDT (Apr 13, 2025 6:59 AM (CDT) in your local time)

You’ll get the Azmeri Noble Deer Pet after 3 hours of accumulated watch time on any channel streaming Path of Exile 2 during Week 1 of Dawn of the Hunt.

Week 2 Twitch Drops - Hunter's Trophy Back Attachment and Honour Guard Summon Rhoa Effect

Start Time: 5AM April 13th PDT (Apr 13, 2025 7:00 AM (CDT) in your local time)... Read more

While the team is still working on the Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt Patch Notes, we’ve prepared all the Item Filter Information you'll need for launch in this news post.

New Items

Item Class: Spears

• Hardwood Spear


• Ironhead Spear


• Hunting Spear


• Winged Spear


• War Spear


• Forked Spear


• Barbed Spear


• Broad Spear


• Crossblade Spear


• Seaglass Spear


• Sword Spear


• Striking Spear


• Helix Spear


• Steelhead Spear


• Coursing Spear


• Swift Spear


• Branched Spear


• Jagged Spear


• Massive Spear


• Orichalcum Spear


• Pronged Spear


• ...

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During the livestream reveal of Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt, we discussed several things in the Q&A that we'd like to provide some further clarification on. In today's news post we'd like to start with additional information about Map Portals in Dawn of the Hunt!

Map Portals

We'd like to clarify the situation with having to use portals each time you die. The concern raised during the Q&A was that you would be consuming portals to have to store items in your stash or trade with players. With so few portals, as low as one, you would not be able to leave the map and return.

We have made the following change to address this problem:

You will now be able to enter and exit your Maps as much as you like as long as you haven't died. The number of portals is now representative of the... Read more

During the livestream reveal of Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt, we discussed several things in the Q&A that we'd like to provide some further clarification on. In today's news post we'd like to start with additional information about Map Portals in Dawn of the Hunt!

Map Portals

We'd like to clarify the situation with having to use portals each time you die. The concern raised during the Q&A was that you would be consuming portals to have to store items in your stash or trade with players. With so few portals, as low as one, you would not be able to leave the map and return.

We have made the following change to address this problem:

You will now be able to enter and exit your Maps as much as you like as long as you haven't died. The number of portals is now representative of the... Read more

Following the Dawn of the Hunt Content Reveal last week, we've seen a lot of questions about this update to Path of Exile 2. Check out the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below.

When does Dawn of the Hunt launch on all platforms?

Dawn of the Hunt will launch at 12pm April 4th PDT which is Apr 04, 2025 2:00 PM (CDT) in your local time on all supported platforms, including the standalone PC client, Steam and Epic Games Store clients as well as Xbox Series and PlayStation 5.

Will there be an economy reset?

There will be new leagues made for those who wish to start in a f... Read more

We’re thrilled to announce Dawn of the Hunt, our first major content update for Path of Exile 2! In this news post we’ve put together links to the announcements made during the livestream. We'll be updating this news post for your reference as the livestream progresses.



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On March 27th at 12pm PDT, we’ll reveal the full details of our upcoming Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt content update via an exclusive livestream on Twitch. This post contains everything you need to know before the livestream starts.

In case you missed it, be sure to check out the teaser video below!



What time does it start?
The livestream will start at 12pm PDT on March 27th which is Mar 27, 2025 2:00 PM (CDT) in your local time.

What can I expect?
After a quick introduction we’ll kick things off with the reveal trailer for Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt, followed by a deep dive into all of the new content and features being introduced in this content update.

Following the reveal, ZiggyD will join Jonathan Rogers and Mark Roberts live f... Read more

The Liberator of Wraeclast Supporter Pack is the highest tier of the Early Access Supporter Packs series, boasting a mountain of exclusive microtransactions and physical items. Check out the concept art for this paladin themed pack below!

Each Early Access Supporter Pack also includes a commemorative statue hideout decoration representing the various stages of Path of Exile's development. We've included the concept art for these in this post as well.

Liberator of Wraeclast Armour Pack

Justice Flail Skin and Light of Divinity Sceptre Skin

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Off with their heads! Get the Executioner's Guillotine Unique Finisher Effect for free by tuning into GGG Live at 12pm on March 27th (PDT).

During the livestream, we'll be showcasing Path of Exile 2's first major content update for Early Access - Dawn of the Hunt. We can't wait to show you what we've been working on!

How to Participate

Simply link your Path of Exile account to Twitch (see below) and tune into GGG Live at www.twitch.tv/pathofexile, or any channel in the Path of Exile 2 Directory for 2 hours. Drops will be enabled from 12PM PDT until ... Read more

Welcome to Build Showcase, a video series where we look at amazing builds from the Path of Exile 2 community that have caught our attention.

With this build by KallTorak, you can delight in killing monsters by doing absolutely nothing. No active skills, not even a block. So how does it work? Find out in this episode of Build Showcase!



For more information on this build, check out KallTorak's written guide here or the video guid... Read more

The ongoing Legacy of Phrecia event for Path of Exile 1 has had a lot of exciting moments caught on camera, and we've gathered up some of the recent highlights to share with you. Check them out below!

The Legacy of Phrecia event ends on April 23rd (PDT), so there's still plenty of time to jump in and earn the Autumn Knight Armour Set while experiencing the 19 alternate ascendancies and the Idol endgame system.

The Thaumaturge of the Vaal and Warlord of the Karui Supporter Packs both showcase the styles of two of Wraeclast's most prominent cultures. Will you follow the honourable Karui Way, or choose the Vaal path to power through sacrifice? Check out the concept art for these packs below!

Thaumaturge of the Vaal Armour Pack

Thaumaturge of the Vaal Back Atachment

Doryani's Idol Focus Skin

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The Thaumaturge of the Vaal and Warlord of the Karui Supporter Packs both showcase the styles of two of Wraeclast's most prominent cultures. Will you follow the honourable Karui Way, or choose the Vaal path to power through sacrifice? Check out the concept art for these packs below!

Thaumaturge of the Vaal Armour Pack

Thaumaturge of the Vaal Back Atachment

Doryani's Idol Focus Skin

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We have another round of teasers for Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt to share with you. Check them out below!

Dawn of the Hunt introduces a selection of new endgame encounters.

Here's the art for another new Ascension coming to an existing class in Dawn of the Hunt!
You hunger for power, and by force of arms, you will take it.

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We have another round of teasers for Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt to share with you. Check them out below!

Dawn of the Hunt introduces a selection of new endgame encounters.

Here's the art for another new Ascension coming to an existing class in Dawn of the Hunt!
You hunger for power, and by force of arms, you will take it.

... Read more

The Path of Exile 2 race finale starts in one hour! Top place in each class will receive a Demigod’s Virtue Unique item! You’ll be able to create a character in 30 minutes! In order to join, click the "Join" button for the race in the Character Select screen. You'll then be prompted to create a character. Once you've spawned in, you won't be able to move your character until the race starts.

The ladder links are available here for you to check who's leading in real-time, or to check the best times after the race to see how you fare against the top.

Thanks to our friends at Alienware, the winner of this race will be a... Read more

The Path of Exile 2 race finale starts in one hour! Top place in each class will receive a Demigod’s Virtue Unique item! You’ll be able to create a character in 30 minutes! In order to join, click the "Join" button for the race in the Character Select screen. You'll then be prompted to create a character. Once you've spawned in, you won't be able to move your character until the race starts.

The ladder links are available here for you to check who's leading in real-time, or to check the best times after the race to see how you fare against the top.

Thanks to our friends at Alienware, the winner of this race will be a... Read more