Path of Exile 1 Update Delayed Due to Path of Exile 2 Issues
Grinding Gear Games (GGG) has issued an apology to Path of Exile (PoE) 1 players for the indefinite delay of the 3.26 update. The update, initially slated for late October 2024 and then mid-February 2025, has been postponed due to the unexpected challenges encountered with the launch of Path of Exile 2.
GGG had previously committed to supporting PoE 1 alongside the release of PoE 2. However, the PoE 1 development team was reassigned to address critical issues, including crashes and balance problems, within PoE 2's endgame before its December launch. While GGG initially believed they could return to PoE 1's 3.26 update in time for its February target, this proved unrealistic.
In a video message, Jonathan Rogers, PoE 2 game director and GGG co-founder, acknowledged the studio's miscalculation. He stated that diverting the experienced PoE 1 team was necessary to stabilize PoE 2, which experienced both a slight delay and significant post-launch issues.
The delay means PoE 1 remains on its last league release, Settlers of Kalguur, from July 2024. Rogers expressed regret for the handling of the situation, admitting overconfidence in managing two simultaneous game releases. He confirmed that the PoE 1 team will continue working on PoE 2 until at least version 0.2.0, and possibly a couple of weeks beyond that, before returning to the 3.26 update. No firm release date for 3.26 has been given.
Despite the setbacks, PoE 2’s early access launch on December 6th, 2024, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, was a resounding success, achieving remarkable player numbers on Steam.
AnswerSee ResultsHelpful resources for new PoE 2 players include class selection guides, build guides (Mercenary and Sorceress examples provided), and information on mechanics like Spirit acquisition, trading, and ascensions.
