Now that we've announced a new date of Early Access for Path of Exile 2, we would like to give an update on the timeline for our next Path of Exile 1 expansion.

Path of Exile 1 has received two new expansions this year with the ongoing Settlers of Kalguur being one of the most successful leagues ever. Despite the delay, launching Path of Exile 2 in Early Access this year is a very important milestone for us and we've been working very hard to make it happen.

After many days of internal discussions, we made the decision to not launch the 3.26 expansion for Path of Exile 1 this year. We’re looking to announce this new league in early 2025 (think late January) however we have to remain flexible with this window as releasing an entirely new project can come with challenges that we cannot predict.

This means that the Settlers league will be extended to early 2025.

To brighten up the wait, on November 7th PST we're launching a fresh version of the Settlers of Kalguur with a little twist, that would run in parallel with the ongoing Settlers League.

By participating in this event you'll be able to play the Settlers league, in either Hardcore SSF or Standard, with a fresh economy and a ladder reset. By reaching level 50 in any version of the event you will earn one guaranteed Settlers Mystery box per account. The Settlers challenges are also available in the event, so if you were planning to complete them, you will be able to do so.

In the event, monsters in every area are affected by a pool of mods which you will be able to manipulate upon entering that area, just like in Necropolis league. Unlike Necropolis league though, these mods will only be rewarding, like in this example:



The mods are the same for all players and rotate once per hour in every area, including maps.

Start date: 1PM November 7th PST End date: Early 2025Based on: Settlers LeagueNot voided - characters and items will migrate into parent league afterwards. Platforms: PC and Console

Will the event run on all platforms?Yes.Can I play my existing character?No, you'll need to make a new character.Will Necropolis crafting mechanics be available in the event?No, only the Lantern that you use to manipulate mods in the area will be available. The Necropolis area as well as Undertaker Arimor are not a part of this event.How do I join the event?At the character selection screen, there's a panel below your characters which will show the event available. You can join the event by clicking 'join'. This option becomes available 30 minutes before the event is set to begin. Your character won't be able to move until the event starts. Can I make Private League versions of this event?No.When will I receive a Mystery Box?The Settlers Mystery Box will be awarded automatically upon reaching level 50 in the event.What happens if I already have all of the microtransactions from the Settlers Mystery Box?If you already own the entire Settlers Mystery Box series, you'll instead be awarded with two Polaris Mystery Boxes.

Good luck, Exiles! We hope you have fun in this one.

Trick or treat? The seasonal Halloween microtransactions are now available in the shop for a limited time. From spooky scary skeletons to patches of pumpkins, there's definitely something in store for you to terrify everyone in Wraeclast!

Check out the full list of seasonal Halloween microtransactions below, or get yours by checking out the shop in-game by pressing 'M'.

• Hallowed Fireworks
  
• Doomcrow Apparition Effect
  
• Dancing Skeleton Pet
  
• Entombed Hideout
  
• Devil Horns
  
• Bleeding Eyes
  
• Spider Web Cloak
  
• Spider Back Attachment
  
• Scare Mask Helmet Skin
  
• Sword Through Helmet Attachment
  
• Hallowed Grave Decoration
  
• Jack-o'-Lantern Patch
  
• Guillotine Portal Effect

Shock your friends with the Scare Mask Helmet Skin and give it a modern twist with the Arachnamagus Armour Set!



These microtransactions will be available until November 5th, 4PM PST, after which they'll be leaving the store until they return again next Halloween!

Thanks for your support!

Unfortunately we have some bad news. We have to delay Early Access for 3 weeks. The new date is the 6th of December.

We're really sorry about this one. People plan time off and things like that around our launches, but we just had to do it.

So what happened? It turns out that it isn't the game itself that we are behind on, it's a bunch of server side infrastructure work that has taken us a lot longer than we expected.

One of the key promises we made is that all your microtransactions will work across both Path of Exile 1 and 2. In order to do that, we have to integrate the account systems for not only Path of Exile 1 and 2, but also for the console realms as well.

We have to get everything perfect so that nobody loses anything they paid for, and nobody has their account broken.

So with that in mind, we have decided to delay.

We are going to be having a livestream talking all about the content you can expect in Path of Exile 2's Early Access in about 4 weeks. You can think of it like the biggest league announcement we have ever done. We're really looking forward to telling you all about the endgame content that the team has been working hard on.

Until then though, thanks for your support.

This weekend we’re running a sale on all Character, Portal and Footprint Effects. Take this opportunity to add the finishing touches to any outfit! You can check out the full selection of discounted cosmetics in-game by pressing M to open the store. This sale will run from the time of this post until 5pm on Monday, October 14th (PDT).

Add some spice to your step and flare to your flourish with the Sunrise Footprints, Weapon Effect, and Character Effect, then disappear into the Mist Portal Effect. Complete the look with the Heritage Armour Pack.



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We’re at Brasil Game Show where attendees can try out Path of Exile 2. To make our first time here special for our players, we asked our Brazilian developers to tell us about the work they’ve been doing for Path of Exile 2. Check out the video below!

As the video is in Portuguese, we’ve included subtitles so you can still enjoy the insights!

Last week, we announced the winners of our Settlers Fan Art Competition Winners! Today, we'd like to announce and highlight the runners-up. Check them out below.

Due to us mistakenly missing an entry we’ve decided to award an additional 4-5th place prize to Joschka as this is where they would have placed had we not missed it.



Thank you again to everyone that participated! We had a lot of fun looking through all your submissions! Runners-up will be contacted soon to arrange prizes.

Your choice of a Helmet Effect (a Helmet Effect from the list below)

Abyss EyesAntlersApocalypse Helmet AttachmentAquila Crest Helmet AttachmentArcane Flaming Head Helmet AttachmentArcane HaloArcane Mark of the PhoenixArcane VisageArctic CrownArctic SkullAssassin Halo Helmet AttachmentAssassin Seer Helmet AttachmentAureate HaloAutomaton HaloBent HornsBlack HeadbandBlack Pirate BandanaBleached Skull HelmetBlood Guard Helmet AttachmentBrilliant CrownBrilliant FeathersChaos Orb HelmetColiseum Helmet AttachmentCorrupted SkullCow SkullCurved HornsDarkprism Helmet AttachmentDemon King HornsDespair Helmet AttachmentDivine Ice CrownDivine SignDivine SkullDragon MaskEye PatchFaith Guard Helmet AttachmentFiery EyesFiery VisageFlaming Head Helmet AttachmentFrost Viking Alternate HelmetFrost Viking Helmet AttachmentGhostflame Flaming Head Helmet AttachmentGhostflame SkullGlowing Red EyesGore SkullGorgon Snakes Helmet AttachmentGuardian MaskHarmonious Helmet AttachmentHarmonious HoodHoly EyesIce CrownIce HornsIncursion HoodInfernal SkullInnocence Laurel Helmet AttachmentIron BrandIron MaidenLightning EyesLightning SkullMark of the PhoenixMedusa SnakesMisery Flaming Head Helmet AttachmentMisery Helmet AttachmentNightfall Helmet AttachmentOriath Helmet AttachmentPlague Doctor HelmetPurple Divine SignPurple EyesPurple Flaming Head Helmet AttachmentPurple Skull HelmetPurple Smoking HoodRapture Helmet AttachmentRed HeadbandRed Pirate BandanaRose SkullSerrated MohawkSin and Innocence Helmet AttachmentSin Talon Helmet AttachmentSkull HoodSmoking HoodSpirit CharmSteam-powered SkullSuffering Helmet AttachmentSunrise Helmet AttachmentSwan Crest Helmet AttachmentThorned SkullTwilight Helmet AttachmentTwisted Bone HornsTwisted HornsUndead Outcast HelmetVaal Orb HelmetWasteland Horns

This weekend we’re running a Stash Tab Sale! You can view the full selection of discounted tabs by pressing M in-game. The Stash Tab sale ends at 5PM October 7th PDT.

If you’re missing points for the sale, be sure to check out the Paladin and Penance supporter packs by pressing M in-game!

Thanks for your support!

Our Settlers of Kalguur themed Fan Art Competition concluded last week. All of your entries were outstanding! With the help of our amazing artists we’ve decided the winners and are now ready to announce them!

Thank you to everyone from our community for your submissions and congratulations to all the winners! We’ll be contacting you soon to arrange your prizes. We’ll also award runners-up in a follow-up post next week.

Forum avatar based on the winning submissionPath of Exile Art BookYour choice of one signed Path of Exile posterYour choice of two Path of Exile T-shirtsA random Path of Exile PinYour choice of an Armour Set (an Armour Set from the list below)Your choice of a Portal Effect (a Portal Effect from the list below)Your choice of Footprints Effect (any Footprints Effect from the store)

Path of Exile Art BookA random Path of Exile PinYour choice of one Path of Exile T-shirtYour choice of an Armour Set (an Armour Set from the list below)Your choice of a Portal Effect (a Portal Effect from the list below)Your choice of Footprints Effect (any Footprints Effect from the store)

Your choice of one Path of Exile T-shirtA random Path of Exile PinYour choice of a Portal Effect (a Portal Effect from the list below)Your choice of Footprints Effect (any Footprints Effect from the store)

Your choice of a Portal Effect (a Portal Effect from the list below)

Arcane Armour PackAlabaster Seraph PackArctic Crystal Armour PackAutomaton Armour PackBlack Armour PackBleached Demon King Armour PackBlood Guard Armour SetCarnage Armour PackColdsnap Armour PackColiseum Armour PackCorsair Armour SetDarkprism Armour PackDeicide Armour PackDemon Parasite Armour SetDesert Armour PackDragon Armour PackElite Armour PackExecutioner Armour PackExtinction Armour SetFaith Guard Armour SetFallen Angel Armour PackFire Armour PackGargoyle Armour SetGhostflame Armour PackGloom Armour PackGore Armour PackGorgon Armour PackGothic Armour PackGryffon Armour PackHarpyon Armour PackHeartseeker Armour PackHuntsman Armour SetIce Armour PackInnocence Armour PackIvory Chaos Armour PackLightning Armour PackLunaris Armour PackMageguard Armour SetMalachai Armour PackMerchant Armour PackMiracle Armour SetMystic Armour SetNecrotic Armour PackObsidian Seraph PackProject Armour PackPure Light Armour PackPurple Crystal Armour PackPurple Pyre Knight Armour PackPyre Knight Armour PackRadiant Armour PackRaven Armour PackRingmaster Armour SetScientist Armour PackSeawitch Armour PackSin Armour PackSphinx Armour PackSteam-powered Armour PackStormcaller Armour PackUltimate Chaos Armour PackVampiric Armour PackVerdant Armour PackViper Armour SetWarlock Armour PackWasteland Armour SetWasteland Warrior Armour PackWhite Armour PackWrangler Armour Set

Arcane PortalArcane Voidgate Portal EffectArctic Crystal Portal EffectArctic Portal EffectAutomaton PortalBalefire Portal EffectBlack Portal EffectCorsair PortalDaresso Portal EffectDarkprism Portal EffectDemon King Portal EffectDivine Arcane PortalDivine Demon King PortalDivine Stygian Portal EffectDreadspire Portal EffectFire Portal EffectFrost Viking Portal EffectGhostflame Stygian Portal EffectGolden Angel PortalGore Portal EffectHavenwood PortalHuntsman PortalInfernal Demon King PortalInfernal Stygian Portal EffectInnocence PortalKaom Portal EffectKraken Portal EffectLegion Portal EffectMadcap PortalMalachai Portal EffectMaraketh PortalMiracle PortalMyrmidon Portal EffectMystic PortalNecrotic Demon King PortalProject Portal EffectPure Light Portal EffectRingmaster Portal EffectScientist Portal EffectSeraph Portal EffectSpectre Portal EffectSteam-powered Portal EffectStormcaller Stygian Portal EffectSulphite PortalTemple Portal EffectVampiric PortalWasteland PortalWild Portal

Abyss EyesAntlersApocalypse Helmet AttachmentAquila Crest Helmet AttachmentArcane Flaming Head Helmet AttachmentArcane HaloArcane Mark of the PhoenixArcane VisageArctic CrownArctic SkullAssassin Halo Helmet AttachmentAssassin Seer Helmet AttachmentAureate HaloAutomaton HaloBent HornsBlack HeadbandBlack Pirate BandanaBleached Skull HelmetBlood Guard Helmet AttachmentBrilliant CrownBrilliant FeathersChaos Orb HelmetColiseum Helmet AttachmentCorrupted SkullCow SkullCurved HornsDarkprism Helmet AttachmentDemon King HornsDespair Helmet AttachmentDivine Ice CrownDivine SignDivine SkullDragon MaskEye PatchFaith Guard Helmet AttachmentFiery EyesFiery VisageFlaming Head Helmet AttachmentFrost Viking Alternate HelmetFrost Viking Helmet AttachmentGhostflame Flaming Head Helmet AttachmentGhostflame SkullGlowing Red EyesGore SkullGorgon Snakes Helmet AttachmentGuardian MaskHarmonious Helmet AttachmentHarmonious HoodHoly EyesIce CrownIce HornsIncursion HoodInfernal SkullInnocence Laurel Helmet AttachmentIron BrandIron MaidenLightning EyesLightning SkullMark of the PhoenixMedusa SnakesMisery Flaming Head Helmet AttachmentMisery Helmet AttachmentNightfall Helmet AttachmentOriath Helmet AttachmentPlague Doctor HelmetPurple Divine SignPurple EyesPurple Flaming Head Helmet AttachmentPurple Skull HelmetPurple Smoking HoodRapture Helmet AttachmentRed HeadbandRed Pirate BandanaRose SkullSerrated MohawkSin and Innocence Helmet AttachmentSin Talon Helmet AttachmentSkull HoodSmoking HoodSpirit CharmSteam-powered SkullSuffering Helmet AttachmentSunrise Helmet AttachmentSwan Crest Helmet AttachmentThorned SkullTwilight Helmet AttachmentTwisted Bone HornsTwisted HornsUndead Outcast HelmetVaal Orb HelmetWasteland Horns

This weekend, we're having a sale on cosmetic effects from the Necropolis Mystery Box! All microtransactions from the Necropolis Mystery Box as well as their variations will be on sale!

Check out the full list of specials by pressing M while in-game to access the store. This sale will run until 6PM PDT.



Thank you for your support!

We're excited to bring Path of Exile 2 to our Brazilian community during Brasil Game Show this October! Come check it out to play the demo before Early Access!

• When: Wednesday, 9 Oct 2024 – Sunday, 13 Oct 2024
  
• Where: Booth PO16 - Rua José Bernardo Pinto, 333 - Vila Guilherme, São Paulo

We can’t wait for you to try Path of Exile 2! See you there!