Trees Hate You

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2 patch notes

Steam App 2694490

Path of Exile 2 patch notes and update history

This Path of Exile 2 patch notes page tracks recent updates in one place: balance changes, events, affected characters, items, modes, new content, player impact, and official Steam announcements.

Use the Path of Exile 2 patch notes timeline below to scan what changed, which characters, creatures, items, or modes are affected, and whether the latest update is worth checking before your next session.

Official Steam newsBrowse timeline
Path of Exile 2 header art
Path of Exile 2 logo
Game profile3 Path of Exile 2 patch notes trackedLatest Jul 2, 2026

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.

Developer

Grinding Gear Games

Publisher

Grinding Gear Games

Genre

Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access

Platform

Windows

Steam App ID

2694490

Steam storeSteam news

Latest Update

Jul 2, 2026

Latest Path of Exile 2 patch notes: 0.5.4b Patch Notes

Tracked Updates

3

3 Path of Exile 2 patch notes in the latest 30-day window

Main Focus

balance

Most frequent update category in this timeline

Average Gap

8 days

Average time between tracked updates

Latest Path of Exile 2 patch notes

0.5.4b Patch Notes

Boss encounters across Path of Exile 2 were tuned for smoother phase transitions, fewer failed states, and better reward flow.

These changes make several boss fights less punishing and less prone to broken phase behavior, while also reducing post-fight friction and improving reaction time on one Arbiter of Ash mechanic.

Key changes

  • Tor Gul, the Defiler now has fewer stun and freeze immunity windows.
  • Tasgul, Swallower of Light's minion phase was improved.
  • The Arbiter of Divinity now always re-enables the exit elevator after defeat.
  • The Arbiter of Ash's Flame Seed timing was extended and its warning voice line now plays earlier.

Update focus

Category breakdown

balance3
content2
other2
bugfix1

Player impact

What keeps changing?

Recent Path of Exile 2 patch notes show which heroes, modes, cosmetics, events, creatures, items, fixes, and content updates appear most often. Higher-impact entries are the ones most likely to change what players notice in game.

Runes of Aldur x2Unique Items x2Arbiter of AshArbiter of DivinityAtlas Passive PointsAtlas Passive TreeAtziri's TempleExpeditionExpedition Atlas Passive TreeFarrowFlame SeedGrand Expedition

3 Path of Exile 2 patch notes currently marked medium or higher impact.

Timeline

Recent Path of Exile 2 patch notes

Jul 2, 2026Impact 3/5bugfixbalance

0.5.4b Patch Notes

Quick summary

Boss encounters across Path of Exile 2 were tuned for smoother phase transitions, fewer failed states, and better reward flow.

These changes make several boss fights less punishing and less prone to broken phase behavior, while also reducing post-fight friction and improving reaction time on one Arbiter of Ash mechanic.

Key changes

  • Tor Gul, the Defiler now has fewer stun and freeze immunity windows.
  • Tasgul, Swallower of Light's minion phase was improved.
  • The Arbiter of Divinity now always re-enables the exit elevator after defeat.
  • The Arbiter of Ash's Flame Seed timing was extended and its warning voice line now plays earlier.
Tor Gul, the DefilerTasgul, Swallower of LightIt That Was EshArbiter of Divinity
View summaryOfficial source
Jun 25, 2026Impact 4/5contentbalanceother

0.5.4 Patch Notes

Quick summary

Adds a new Expedition Atlas Passive Tree, introduces Liquid Verisium, expands Grand Expedition modifiers, and brings level-scaling Unique Items plus new Atziri's Temple currency.

Expedition farming gets a major update with more customisation and faster encounter access. Builds may also benefit from level-scaling uniques, while Atziri's Temple gains a new currency-driven progression path.

Key changes

  • New Expedition Atlas Passive Tree unlocks via Grand Expedition boss kills.
  • Liquid Verisium instantly starts a Runic Remnant encounter with a random inscription.
  • Grand Expeditions now roll 1-2 map modifiers and new Expedition effects.
  • Unique Items now scale with level.
  • Atziri's Temple gains a new currency item.
Runes of AldurExpedition Atlas Passive TreeAtlas Passive PointsGrand Expedition
View summaryOfficial source
Jun 25, 2026Impact 4/5contentbalanceother

Path of Exile 2 0.5.4 Patch Preview

Quick summary

Patch 0.5.4 adds a new Atlas Passive Tree for Runes of Aldur, deeper Expedition customization, level-scaling Unique Items, and a new Atziri's Temple currency item.

This should change how players build Atlas progression, tune Expedition runs, and value Unique Items across levels, with new Temple-related item use adding another progression layer.

Key changes

  • New Atlas Passive Tree for Runes of Aldur.
  • Expedition gains expanded customization options.
  • Unique Items now scale with level.
  • A new currency item is being added for Atziri's Temple.
Path of Exile 2Atlas Passive TreeRunes of AldurExpedition
View summaryOfficial source