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Path of Exile 2

Current Season / League: Forbidden Rites

Source: Path of Exile Official RSS • Path of Exile 2 Full Release Registration published on September 3, 2026 at 01:00 AM • Read original ↗

Current Season / League

Forbidden Rites

Launch: September 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Season progress:
6%
UPCOMING STAGES & TESTS:
LAUNCH PoE 2: Event League 0.5.5 "The Forbidden Rites" Sep 4, 2026 — Dec 11, 2026
EVENT ExileCon 2026 — Auckland, New Zealand (PoE 2 v1.0 Launch & Race Finale) Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 8, 2026
LAUNCH Path of Exile 2 Version 1.0 Full Launch (Free-to-Play) Dec 11, 2026 — Dec 11, 2026
Next season in:
Official

1.0 Full Release

Dec 11, 2026
93days
2hours
14min
32sec
Developer Grinding Gear Games
KEY FEATURES & INNOVATIONS:
  • Forbidden Rites event league with 8 new challenges and exclusive rewards
  • Fresh economy and Private League support
  • Trial of Chaos major overhaul
  • New Soul Core augments, Sacred Bloom map fragment, and Expedition Tablet
  • Runes of Aldur content added to the core game and Standard
  • Duelist class and new weapon types arriving with 1.0 Full Release
• seasonforge.online
EARLY ACCESS

Path of Exile 2

Current Season / League: Forbidden Rites

Source: Path of Exile Official RSS • Path of Exile 2 Full Release Registration published on September 3, 2026 at 01:00 AM • Read original ↗

Current Season / League

Forbidden Rites

Launch: September 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Season progress:
6%
In-Game Events
PoE 2: Event League 0.5.5 "The Forbidden Rites"
Sep 4, 2026 — Dec 11, 2026
ExileCon 2026 — Auckland, New Zealand (PoE 2 v1.0 Launch & Race Finale)
Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 8, 2026
Path of Exile 2 Version 1.0 Full Launch (Free-to-Play)
Dec 11, 2026 — Dec 11, 2026
Next season in:
Official

1.0 Full Release

Dec 11, 2026
93days
2hours
14min
32sec
Developer Grinding Gear Games
KEY FEATURES & INNOVATIONS:
  • Forbidden Rites event league with 8 new challenges and exclusive rewards
  • Fresh economy and Private League support
  • Trial of Chaos major overhaul
  • New Soul Core augments, Sacred Bloom map fragment, and Expedition Tablet
  • Runes of Aldur content added to the core game and Standard
  • Duelist class and new weapon types arriving with 1.0 Full Release
• seasonforge.online
About Seasons
Path of Exile 2 is a next-generation action RPG developed by Grinding Gear Games. Set years after the original game, it introduces a brand new campaign, reworked class mechanics, a new skill gem system, and improved graphical fidelity. It shares a co-existing endgame and microtransactions with the original Path of Exile, with seasons running concurrently.
Season Timeline
Season Start Date End Date Duration Announcement
0.4.0: Fate of the Vaal → Dec 13, 2025 May 29, 2026 167 days Official Source
0.3.0: Rise of the Abyssal → Aug 15, 2025 Dec 13, 2025 120 days Official Source
0.2.0: Early Access Launch → May 30, 2025 Aug 15, 2025 77 days Official Source
0.1.0: Closed Beta Test → Nov 15, 2024 May 30, 2025 196 days Official Source
Useful Links
Official Official Website
Community Official Discord
Community Reddit Subreddit
Official Steam Store Page
Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next Path of Exile 2 league start date?

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How long do Path of Exile 2 seasons typically last?

Path of Exile 2 seasons generally run for approximately 3 to 4 months alongside official content updates.