Path of Exile 2 News

[h2]Twitch Drops[/h2]
To celebrate the launch of Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict, we'll be running two weeks of Twitch Drops starting from 1PM August 29th PDT!

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[h3]Week 1 Twitch Drops - Clam Stash Skin + Helmet of the Abyssal[/h3]
Start Time: August 29th 1:00 PM PDT
End Time: September 6th 4:59 AM PDT

You will get the Clam Stash Skin and the Helmet of the Abyssal after 3 hours of accumulated watch time on any channel in the Path of Exile 2 category during the first week of launch.

[h3]Week 2 Twitch Drops - Cape of the Abyssal[/h3]
Start Time: September 6th 5:00 AM PDT
End Time: September 13th 4:59 AM PDT

You will get the Cape of the Abyssal after 3 hours of accumulated watch time on any channel in the Path of Exile 2 category during the second week of launch.

The drops are guaranteed for everyone who has watched any Path of Exile 2 stream for the amount of time specified above. This promotion is available for all accounts.

[h2]Support a Streamer[/h2]

To support our community streamers, we'll also be offering the Storm of Valako Portal for purchasing or gifting 2 Twitch subscriptions of any tier from August 29th 1:00 PM to September 13th 4:59 AM PDT.

To participate:

• Log in to your Twitch account.
  
• Visit any Twitch channel in Path of Exile 2 category.
  
• While the channel is live streaming Path of Exile 2, purchase a cumulative of two subscriptions of any tier to earn the Storm of Valako Portal (Prime Subs are excluded).
  

[h2]Chaos Orb Twitch Badge[/h2]
As a part of Support a Streamer promo, everyone who purchases 1 Twitch subscription of any tier to any channel streaming Path of Exile 2, will receive an exclusive Chaos Orb Twitch Badge. The promo is available from August 29th 1:00 PM to September 13th 4:59 AM PDT.

[h2]New Discord Quest[/h2]
Complete the Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict quest on Discord by playing Path of Exile 2 for 15 minutes to receive the exclusive Eye of Prophecy Avatar!

Start: 1PM August 29 PDT
Finish: 4PM September 5 PDT



How do I participate?

• Once the quest launches on August 29, accept it in the Discord client here.
  
• Play Path of Exile 2 for 15 minutes with the Discord client open.
  
• Receive your exclusive Eye of Prophecy Avatar!
  

How do I link my Path of Exile account with Twitch?
Visit your Twitch Settings page while logged in. If your account isn't connected, click the "Connect" button for Twitch under "Other Connections". Please also make sure that the sub-account you’re linking with Twitch is the one that you want to receive the Drop on. 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."

How to redeem my rewards?
After you've accumulated enough watch time to earn your Drops, you must redeem them from your Twitch Inventory before the promotional period ends.

The Storm of Valako Portal for Twitch Subscriptions must also be claimed from the Twitch Inventory.

How to enable Twitch Drops on my channel?
If you’re planning to stream Path of Exile 2 at launch and want to enable Twitch Drops for your viewers, you can do it via your Twitch Creator Dashboard here.

How do I purchase or gift a subscription on Twitch?
Log into Twitch, using either a PC or mobile device. Purchases may be made on either a PC or mobile device. Detailed information on purchasing subscriptions can be found here, and information on purchasing gift subscriptions can be found here.

Which Twitch subscriptions are eligible for the Support a Streamer promo?

• New monthly subs (any tier)
  
• Multi-month subs (3-month, 6-month)
  
• Gift subs (any tier for any number of months)
  

Are Twitch Drops rewards and the Storm of Valako Portal exclusive?
The cosmetics that are part of this campaign will not be exclusive to Twitch Drops and will eventually be sold in our Microtransactions Store.

Will these cosmetics work in Path of Exile 1?
Yes, all cosmetics from this promo should work in Path of Exile 1 right away.

Do I need to link my Discord and Path of Exile accounts?
No.

Will the Eye of Prophecy avatar avatar be available for purchase in the Discord store?
No. You can receive it only by participating in this quest.

How long can I use the avatar for?
You can use the avatar for 2 months without Discord Nitro. Subscribers to Discord Nitro will be able to keep the decoration for an extended period. More information on this can be found here.

The launch of Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict will include the long awaited asynchronous trade system, which will also include a completely in-game market! In today's news post we've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about how this new system will work.

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[h3]When will I be able to convert my existing Premium Stash Tabs into Merchant’s Tab?[/h3]
Once 0.3.0 releases this 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).

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

[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 this 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.

[h3]How much does the Merchant's Tab cost to buy?[/h3]
A single Merchant's Tab costs 40 points, and a bundle of six Merchant's Tabs will be available for 200 points. It will join the rest of the stash tabs on the stash tab sale rotation a month after release.

[h3]Is there a limit to how many Merchant's Tabs I can have?[/h3]
No.

[h3]Can I use my Merchant's Tabs in Path of Exile 1?[/h3]
The asynchronous trade system won't be immediately available in Path of Exile 1, so you won't be able to use your Merchant's Tabs there when Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict Launches. When this system is added to Path of Exile 1, any Merchant's Tabs you have purchased will also be available to use there.

[h3]What happens to my Premium Stash Tabs in Path of Exile 1 when I convert them to Merchant's Tabs in Path of Exile 2?[/h3]
Once upgraded, a tab will no longer be accessible in Path of Exile 1 until Merchant's Tabs are supported there. Items stored in an upgraded tab will remain in a remove-only version of the original Premium Stash Tab.

[h3]Will a free Merchant's Tab be provided to players?[/h3]
No. However, the existing methods of trading will still be available.

[h3]Who pays the Gold cost when buying or selling items through a Merchant's Tab?[/h3]
The buyer pays a Gold cost when buying an item from a Merchant's Tab. There is no Gold cost for the seller to list or sell an item in a Merchant's Tab.

[h3]How do I collect my earnings when an item is sold through a Merchant's Tab?[/h3]
To collect your earnings, talk to Ange in your hideout, select the Manage Shop option, and navigate to the "Earnings Tab", where you can withdraw the currency you have received from other players buying your items. The Earnings Tab is remove-only, so you cannot place items back into it after withdrawing them.

[h3]If multiple players try to buy the same item at the same time, who gets it?[/h3]
The first player to complete the trade will get the item.

[h3]Can Premium Quad Stash Tabs be converted to Merchant's Tabs?[/h3]
No.

[h3]Can you set a buyout price for a whole Merchant's Tab of items, like you can with Premium Stash Tabs?[/h3]
No, you have to individually price each item. The interface does auto-fill with your last price however.

[h3]Is it possible to essentially buy Gold using this system?[/h3]
No. Due to the Gold cost of buying items through this system, buying an item from a Merchant's Tab and selling it to a vendor for gold will not result in a net positive Gold outcome.

[h3]Can you buy and sell currency items through a Merchant's Tab?[/h3]
No. A Merchant's Tab can only be used to buy and sell items that aren't available on the Currency Exchange.

[h3]Can I change the price of an item or remove an item from the Merchant's Tab after listing it?[/h3]
Yes. But there is a cooldown on removing or changing the price to prevent abuse.

There is a short grace period after initially adding the item before it will be listed in the trade index, and you are able to change your mind and delist the item during this time.

[h3]Is this new system available on consoles?[/h3]
Yes.

[h3]If I convert Premium Stash Tabs to Merchant's Tabs, will they still be available to use as Premium Stash Tabs in SSF leagues?[/h3]
No. Stash tabs are not league specific. Converting a tab converts it everywhere, and Merchant's Tabs are not available to be used in SSF leagues.

We hope you enjoy trading with this new system! We're aware that the initial implementation of this system won't be perfect, so please be sure to let us know your feedback so we can look into making improvements.

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.