GGG confirms PoE2 Flashback league in September with a fresh economy and 30-day event. The 1.0 free-to-play release targets December 2026 or January 2027. This guide covers timeline, patch 0.5.5 balance changes, build planning, and currency preparation. ...
Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5.5, expected mid-September 2026 after Gamescom, is the final major balance overhaul before 1.0 launch. Two-thirds of the patch focuses on skill/passive tree/unique item rebalance. A one-month event league launches with a fresh economy, alongside the permanent Runes of Aldur. This guide covers pre-patch prep, day-one strategy, 30-day league phases, currency management for the reset, and the build archetypes (chaos, ignite, ranged hybrid) most likely to benefit. ...