Path of Exile 2 News

Yesterday, we announced The Third Edict, our next major Content Update for Path of Exile 2. In this news post, we’re answering the most frequently asked questions from our community regarding the upcoming update.

[h3]When does the Third Edict launch on all platforms?[/h3]
The Third Edict will launch at 1PM August 29 PDT on all supported platforms, including the standalone PC client, Steam and Epic Games Store clients as well as Xbox Series and PlayStation 5.

[h3]Will there be an economy reset?[/h3]
Yes. Your existing characters will be kept and still available to play in the Standard Early Access leagues, but the new Rise of the Abyssal league will have a fresh economy. The new league has new content and features and it’s highly recommended that you play there. If you do decide to use your old character, just note that due to extensive balance changes, it is possible you will need to reallocate passive points, and the functionality of certain elements of your build might have changed.

[h3]How do I start playing in a new league?[/h3]
When creating a character, select the Rise of the Abyssal banner.



[h3]Is there a special in-game mechanic that is available only in the Rise of the Abyssal league and not in the core game?[/h3]
Yes, the Rise of the Abyssal league has its own exclusive mechanics, content, rewards and bosses not available in the core game. After the league is complete, we will decide which of these features will make it into the core game.

[h3]Do I need to create a new character and start the game from the beginning?[/h3]
Yes, if you want to play the Rise of the Abyssal League. However, you can continue playing your existing characters in the Early Access league if you wish/

[h3]With the introduction of Act Four and the Interlude, where do I continue if I want to play my existing character in the Standard Early Access league?[/h3]
If your Standard character has already reached the Endgame, you can continue playing there. Your character will lose some quest rewards that previously granted resistances, but your Spirit and Attributes values will remain unchanged. In some cases, your passive tree may need to be reallocated if you allocated points that have been removed. If you’d like to experience Act Four and the Interlude content, just go back to Act Three town, then talk to Alva to travel to Act Four.

In case you hadn’t reached the Endgame and were playing on Cruel difficulty prior to the release of Third Edict, your character will be transferred to the end of Act Three where you can continue into Act Four. All previously earned quest rewards will remain unchanged.

[h3]What happens to my stash tabs if I start in a new Rise of the Abyssal league?[/h3]
Any stash tabs you have purchased will be available to use in the Rise of the Abyssal 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. All the items will be in Remove Only stash tabs in the Standard leagues.

[h3]Speaking of stash tabs, when will I be able to convert my existing Premium Stash Tabs into Merchant’s Tab?[/h3]
Once 0.3.0 releases next Friday, you will be able to convert your Premium Stash Tabs purchased before the launch into Merchant’s Tabs from your account settings on the website.

Just to clarify, the option to convert your Premium Stash Tab to a Merchant's Tab will be made available on the Path of Exile 2 website when the 0.3.0 patch is deployed on August 29th (PST).

[h3]When will the Merchant’s Tab be available in the store?[/h3]
Merchant's Tabs will be available for purchase in the Path of Exile 2 shop once The Third Edict releases next Friday. You will also have the option to convert Premium Stash Tabs purchased prior to the 0.3.0 release. Premium Stash Tabs purchased after 0.3.0 release cannot be converted.

August 29th is not a deadline to convert your stash tabs by.

[h3]Is this a paid expansion?[/h3]
No. If you’re an existing Path of Exile 2 player, all you have to do is to download the content update.

With the launch of The Third Edict on August 29th, Path of Exile 2 will be available for free for three days. If you've been thinking about trying the game, this weekend is the perfect time! Find out more about the Free Weekend here.

[h3]Will there be a predownload?[/h3]
Yes, we will make the torrent file for the standalone PC client available for predownloading the day before the launch. Console players will also be able to download the patch prior to launch. Please note that only players with access to Path of Exile 2 will be able to predownload the patch.

[h3]What information will be revealed before the launch?[/h3]
Next week we will publish information about Item Filters, what to expect at launch day and new Twitch Drops.

Stay tuned!

To celebrate the launch of Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict next Friday, August 29, we're making the game free to play for the first time ever, for three days on all available platforms.

You will get access to all the content currently available in Path of Exile 2, including the newly released Third Edict Content Update. There are no limits to character leveling, and all progress made during this period will be saved to your account. When the Free Weekend ends, you can continue playing by purchasing an Early Access key or by waiting until Path of Exile 2 becomes free to play at full release.

Start Time: August 29 1PM PDT
End Time: September 1 1PM PDT



[h3]How to Play[/h3]
Just download the client from the Steam store when the Free Weekend begins!

[h3]FAQ[/h3]
Can I predownload the game client before the Free Weekend begins so that I can play right at launch?
No, predownloading requires an Early Access key. You will need to wait until the Free Weekend begins at 1PM on August 29 to download the game without the Early Access key.

What content is available during the Free Weekend?
Everything currently released in Path of Exile 2’s Early Access, including the new Third Edict Content Update.

What happens when the Free Weekend ends?
You will not be able to access the game, but your account and all your progress will be saved. To continue playing on your account, you can purchase one of the Early Access Supporter Packs or simply wait until Path of Exile 2 is released out of Early Access.

What will happen to my characters after the Free Weekend if I don't purchase an Early Access key?
They will be patiently waiting on your account until Path of Exile 2 becomes free to play at full release. These characters will be in the Early Access league.

How to redeem a key?
Upon purchasing a Supporter Pack on PC that includes an Early Access key, that key will be automatically redeemed on the account the purchase was made. That’s it, you don’t have to do anything else! You’re welcome to continue your journey in Path of Exile 2 right where you stopped!

If you're unsure about your status, or want to view any of your keys, this information is available under my-account/early-access.

If I buy a pack with extra keys, can I use these to access the game on Consoles?
No, extra keys from Early Access Supporter Packs can be activated only on PC.

Will I be able to purchase microtransactions during the Free Weekend?
Yes. Needless to say, all purchases made during the Free Weekend will stay on your account.

Is there a progression cap for the Free Weekend?
No.

Should I play Path of Exile 2 on a new account?
If you already have an existing Path of Exile 1 account that you can access, you can use it to play Path of Exile 2.

We’re excited to announce The Third Edict, our next 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.

With The Third Edict Content Update launching next Friday, you may be wondering what happens to the current Dawn of the Hunt leagues and your existing characters.

The Dawn of the Hunt leagues will end on August 26th at 3PM PDT on PC. All your characters and their items will be migrated to the Standard or Hardcore Early Access league. There will not be any wipes, so once migration is complete, you can play your characters in the Standard/Hardcore Early Access league.

When The Third Edict releases on August 29th, you will be able to start playing in a new League with a fresh economy. Tune in to twitch.tv/pathofexile on August 20th PDT at 1PM to find out all the details about it!

Thanks to everyone for playing in the Dawn of the Hunt, we hope you will enjoy the next League and all the new content!

Watch the Third Edict live reveal on Wednesday, August 20th (PDT) and you’ll be able to earn the Sun Priest's Incineration Rare Finisher Effect with Twitch Drops!

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[h3]How to Participate[/h3]
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 45 minutes. Drops will be enabled from 1PM PDT until 10PM PDT.

You will get the Sun Priest's Incineration Rare Finisher Effect after 45 minutes of accumulated watch time on any channel with drops enabled streaming Path of Exile 2 during the event. This means that the drop is guaranteed for everyone who has watched any Path of Exile 2 stream for this amount of time. This promotion is available for all accounts.

[h3]Linking your Path of Exile Account to Twitch[/h3]
Visit your Twitch Settings page while logged in. If your account isn't connected, click the "Connect" button for Twitch under "Other Connections". Complete the process on Twitch and you will be redirected back to your Twitch Settings page. If your account is already connected, this page should say "Your Path of Exile account is currently linked to your Twitch account."

After you've accumulated enough watch time to earn your Sun Priest's Incineration Rare Finisher Effect, you must redeem it from your Twitch Inventory before the promotional period ends. Then it will be immediately available in your microtransactions list in both Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2. Sun Priest's Incineration Rare Finisher Effect will be available for purchase from the store at a later date.

We'll see you at GGG Live at www.twitch.tv/pathofexile!