Path of Exile 2 'Return of the Ancients' update release time in your time zone
Path of Exile 2's 'Return of the Ancients' update is set to release on May 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. EDT. This update will overhaul the game's endgame system, introducing significant changes to the mechanics and maps. A free weekend will also be available from May 29 to June 1, allowing new players to experience the game without an early access key.
- ▪The 'Return of the Ancients' update will be released on May 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. EDT.
- ▪Players can expect a complete overhaul of the endgame system, although no new classes or weapons will be introduced.
- ▪A free weekend will start on May 29, allowing anyone to play Path of Exile 2 without an early access key.
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