Path of Exile 2: Dev Delays Work on 1.3.26 for 2.0.0 Launch

Path of Exile 1 Update Delayed Indefinitely 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, 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 continued support for PoE 1 even after the release of PoE 2. However, the PoE 1 team was reassigned to assist with PoE 2's endgame development prior to its December 2024 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 address, Jonathan Rogers, PoE 2 Game Director and GGG co-founder, acknowledged the studio's miscalculation. PoE 2's launch, while ultimately successful (becoming the 15th most-played game on Steam), experienced significant issues including crashes and balance problems requiring immediate attention. Rogers stated that diverting experienced developers from PoE 2 during this critical period was not justifiable.

The PoE 1 team remains focused on resolving PoE 2's issues, with the goal of completing work on version 0.2.0 and a couple of weeks of post-launch support. Rogers expressed regret for the delay and admitted to overconfidence in the studio's ability to manage two games concurrently, stating that GGG is developing a plan to improve their studio structure for future simultaneous game development. No release date for PoE 1's 3.26 update has been announced.

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Path of Exile 2, launched on December 6th, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, has been a significant success, achieving a place amongst Steam's top 15 most-played games. Guides for various aspects of the game, including class selection, builds, and resource management, are readily available.