Grinding Gear Games announced major updates for Path of Exile 2 during a comprehensive livestream presentation. The Third Edict update will launch on August 29, 2025, alongside a free weekend promotion that allows new players to experience the game. The studio will remove the Cruel difficulty level and replace it with three interlude acts as part of endgame modifications. Players will gain access to trading systems and the addition of Act IV represents the most significant content expansion.
The update introduces the Secrets of Abyssal league, which provides new character build customization options. Path of Exile 2 entered early access last December and has received praise from action RPG enthusiasts who sought challenging gameplay that Diablo IV failed to deliver. The free weekend coincides with the update release, giving curious players opportunities to join existing community members. Complete patch documentation will become available closer to the launch date next week.
The update introduces the Secrets of Abyssal league, which provides new character build customization options. Path of Exile 2 entered early access last December and has received praise from action RPG enthusiasts who sought challenging gameplay that Diablo IV failed to deliver. The free weekend coincides with the update release, giving curious players opportunities to join existing community members. Complete patch documentation will become available closer to the launch date next week.
