Path of Exile 2 Sets The Stage For Massive Update Alongside December Launch
The campaign will wrap up and the Shadow class will be introduced next month
At ExileCon 2026, Grinding Gear Games unveiled extensive details about Path of Exile 2's 1.0 launch on December 11, set to roll out on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. The update introduces a new stealth-driven Shadow class, two additional narrative acts, a Conquerors of Wraeclast league, and over 100 new items. The campaign will conclude with Acts 5 and 6, adding 24 new areas and 18 new bosses.
Shadow class followers can trap opponents, create chains for stealth resets, and summon Shades. The Assassin and Infiltrator Ascendancy classes join Duelist's Knight Ascendancy, providing access to squire companions and new abilities. The game will also see a revamped Atlas Passive Tree, incorporating additional nodes, independent commanders for Atlas missions, and faction-based castle sieges.
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