Dawn of the Hunt FAQ

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 fresh economy. It is highly recommended that you play in the new economy due to the extensive number of balance changes.

How do I start in a league with a fresh economy?

When creating a character, select the Dawn of the Hunt banner.

Will my existing characters and items be wiped when Dawn of the Hunt is released?

No! As we have announced last year, there will not be any wipes and you will not lose access to your existing characters and progress. That being said your Passive Tree will most likely be reset, and extensive balance changes may have significantly changed how your character plays.

Do I need to create a new character and start the game from the beginning?

While we do recommend starting over and getting the full new experience in the Dawn of the Hunt leagues, all the content from this update will be made available in the existing Early Access leagues so you can play your existing characters.

Is there a special in-game mechanic that is available only in Dawn of the Hunt leagues and not in the core game?

No, everything we’re adding in Dawn of the Hunt will be available in the core game as well. Future leagues will usually add exclusive content.

What happens with my stash tabs if I start in a new league with a fresh economy?

Any stash tabs you have purchased will be available to use in new leagues. Since a new league is a fresh economy, your stash in the new league will not contain any items from your stash in other leagues.

Is this a paid expansion?

No. If you’re an existing Path of Exile 2 player, all you have to do is to download the content update.

However, if you don’t already have access to Path of Exile 2 and are interested in playing Dawn of the Hunt, you would need to purchase any of the Early Access Supporter Packs to get access to the game.

Will there be a predownload?

Yes, we will make the torrent file for the standalone PC client available for predownloading the day before the launch.

What information will be revealed before the launch?

This week we will publish the full Patch Notes as well as information about Item Filters, what to expect at launch day and new Twitch Drops. Stay tuned!

Will you reveal all new Support Gems?

We’re leaving those for you to explore in the game!

Are the microtransactions I purchased in Path of Exile 1 available in Path of Exile 2?

If you made purchases on your Path of Exile account in Path of Exile 1 and are logging into Path of Exile 2 with the same account, any purchases that are ready on Path of Exile 2 will be available there also. We've added a lot of existing microtransactions to Path of Exile 2 in Dawn of the Hunt and will continue to add more over time.

Please note that any purchases made on PlayStation platforms cannot be used on other platforms, and purchases made on other platforms cannot be used on PlayStation platforms. Note that these purchases can still be on the same sub-account, but the microtransactions will be marked as unavailable when viewing them in your stash.

No new Supporter Packs?

While Dawn of the Hunt does not come with new Supporter Packs, on release weekend we expect to launch the new mystery box and cool microtransactions, some of which are themed around the Huntress! In the meantime, the Paladin and Penance Supporter Packs from Path of Exile 1 are now available to purchase in Path of Exile 2, check them out!

Thank you so much for your continued support, we'll see you at launch!

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 3:00 PM (EDT) 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 fresh economy. It is highly recommended that you play in the new economy due to the extensive number of balance changes.

How do I start in a league with a fresh economy?

When creating a character, select the Dawn of the Hunt banner.

Will my existing characters and items be wiped when Dawn of the Hunt is released?

No! As we have announced last year, there will not be any wipes and you will not lose access to your existing characters and progress. That being said your Passive Tree will most likely be reset, and extensive balance changes may have significantly changed how your character plays.

Do I need to create a new character and start the game from the beginning?

While we do recommend starting over and getting the full new experience in the Dawn of the Hunt leagues, all the content from this update will be made available in the existing Early Access leagues so you can play your existing characters.

Is there a special in-game mechanic that is available only in Dawn of the Hunt leagues and not in the core game?

No, everything we’re adding in Dawn of the Hunt will be available in the core game as well. Future leagues will usually add exclusive content.

What happens with my stash tabs if I start in a new league with a fresh economy?

Any stash tabs you have purchased will be available to use in new leagues. Since a new league is a fresh economy, your stash in the new league will not contain any items from your stash in other leagues.

Is this a paid expansion?

No. If you’re an existing Path of Exile 2 player, all you have to do is to download the content update.

However, if you don’t already have access to Path of Exile 2 and are interested in playing Dawn of the Hunt, you would need to purchase any of the Early Access Supporter Packs to get access to the game.

Will there be a predownload?

Yes, we will make the torrent file for the standalone PC client available for predownloading the day before the launch.

What information will be revealed before the launch?

This week we will publish the full Patch Notes as well as information about Item Filters, what to expect at launch day and new Twitch Drops. Stay tuned!

Will you reveal all new Support Gems?

We’re leaving those for you to explore in the game!

Are the microtransactions I purchased in Path of Exile 1 available in Path of Exile 2?

If you made purchases on your Path of Exile account in Path of Exile 1 and are logging into Path of Exile 2 with the same account, any purchases that are ready on Path of Exile 2 will be available there also. We've added a lot of existing microtransactions to Path of Exile 2 in Dawn of the Hunt and will continue to add more over time.

Please note that any purchases made on PlayStation platforms cannot be used on other platforms, and purchases made on other platforms cannot be used on PlayStation platforms. Note that these purchases can still be on the same sub-account, but the microtransactions will be marked as unavailable when viewing them in your stash.

No new Supporter Packs?

While Dawn of the Hunt does not come with new Supporter Packs, on release weekend we expect to launch the new mystery box and cool microtransactions, some of which are themed around the Huntress! In the meantime, the Paladin and Penance Supporter Packs from Path of Exile 1 are now available to purchase in Path of Exile 2, check them out!

Thank you so much for your continued support, we'll see you at launch!