Path of Exile 2 New Season Release Date, Classes, Acts and Timeline

With Path of Exile 2 going on, the first major league is highly anticipated and focused, how long do we need to wait? Today, we are going to talk about the announced PoE2 next league, the new patch, the most potential full release, the season timeline, as well as the new classes and acts to expect in 2025. 

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PoE 2 New Season Release Date - When Will the Next League Start in Path of Exile 2

The new league or season for Path of Exile 2, with the theme of Dawn of the Hunt, is expected to be released on April 4, 2025, at noon Pacific, following a livestream reveal on March 27. This update introduces the Huntress class alongside new support gems, unique items, and significant game updates like atlas tree changes and potential new crafting options. Dawn of the Hunt is anticipated to be the PoE 2 Season 1, bringing a fresh economy and new mechanics. While the proximity of its release to Last Epoch's launch on April 2 may create conflicts for ARPG fans, April is shaping up to be packed with content for the genre.

Historically, Grinding Gear Games (GGG) follows a 3-4 month league cycle, and they aim to bundle major updates like balance changes, new classes, and additional content with each league start to ensure meaningful updates. Developers have emphasized the importance of tying new leagues to economy resets and fresh content to gather better player data during Early Access. The next PoE2 league is expected to arrive along with the 0.2.0 patch before the PoE1 3.26 arrives.

PoE 2 Full Release

Path of Exile 2 is currently in early access and is expected to have its full release in approximately 6-12 months from now (likely late 2025), though some sources suggest it could take longer. The PoE 2 full release will be free-to-play and is expected to include all six acts (currently only three are available), all six additional character classes (with Druid and Huntress coming soon in early access), and potentially the first PoE2-specific league mechanic. We can expect significant improvements and polish to the current early access version, which already offers enormous content but needs refinement in areas like quality of life features, balance, and optimization.

PoE 2 Timeline 2025

The release date of the 0.2.0 patch is confirmed, the following predictions can be made based on GGG's past practices:

• April 4, 2025: The first PoE2 league during Early Access (0.2.0 Update) with new content such as the Huntress class, new support gems, unique items, atlas tree changes, and potential crafting. It will bring a separate and new economy, not a reset. 

• July 2025: Second PoE2 league, based on a 3-4 month league cycle. This would likely bring additional content updates and balance changes.

• October 2025: Third league, potentially introducing finalized or near-final gameplay mechanics in preparation for PoE2’s full release.

PoE 2 New Classes, Act, and More

The 2025 roadmap for Path of Exile 2 reveals a structured league system that closely mirrors POE 1's successful format, with leagues running on a consistent 3-4 month cycle. Each new league will introduce a completely new economy and a fresh start for all players, while Early Access participants' progress will be preserved in a separate "EA Standard" league. GGG plans to alternate between major content updates and smaller balance-focused seasons throughout the year, with the scheduling potentially aligning with POE 1's league calendar to maintain optimal player engagement across both games.

What happens when a league ends in Path of Exile 2?

When a PoE2 league concludes, all characters and their associated items will automatically transfer to the permanent "Standard" league, ensuring players' progress is preserved. While each new league, requires players to start fresh with level 1 characters, any purchased stash tabs and MTX (microtransaction) items will carry over to all future leagues. Additionally, successful mechanics and content from previous leagues may be integrated into the base game, continuously expanding the core experience while maintaining the excitement of fresh starts with each new league.

What to expect in the next PoE 2 league?

• New playable classes: Druid and Huntress

• Act 4 content

• Additional ascendancy options

• New items and gear progression systems
  

• Balance changes to existing skills and mechanics

• Possible new endgame systems

• Server stability improvements

• Economic system adjustments