The new Path of Exile update is a perfect time to start, so hone your skills now for PoE 2’s launch

Path of Exile’s 3.30 update, Covens of Umbra, launches with a broad refresh of the campaign and endgame. The changes aim to make the long-running action RPG more approachable and rewarding, giving returning players and newcomers a reason to play while they wait for Path of Exile 2’s full release.

The league mechanic lets players collect “fates” from enemies and apply up to three to a zone boss, increasing both its challenge and potential rewards. More than two dozen campaign boss fights have been added, with defeated bosses dropping limbs that grant lasting character bonuses through a Wickerman. Endgame maps and events have also been revised: Atlas-tree upgrades make many bonuses easier to access, while Threads of Creation replace Scarabs as a way to influence map events. Path of Exile 2’s 1.0 launch is scheduled for Friday 11 December.