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ExileCon 2026: Path of Exile 1's Covens of Umbra Lands November 13, Path of Exile 2 Goes Free-to-Play December 11

OFFICIAL Written by GPN · Nov 9, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Path of Exile · Gaming

Grinding Gear Games has shared the announcements from the ExileCon 2026 live keynote, and they cover both Path of Exile games at once.

Path of Exile 1: Covens of Umbra

The November expansion for the original game is Covens of Umbra, built around disrupting dark magicks and ending the witchcraft of the Coven Queen. It introduces a new challenge league, a set of fundamental changes to the endgame alongside improvements to existing endgame systems, and new unique items. Covens of Umbra is free to play from November 13 (PST) across all available platforms.

Path of Exile 2 goes free-to-play

Path of Exile 2 goes free-to-play on December 11 (PST). The full campaign arrives with the new Acts 5 and 6, two new classes in the Shadow and the Duelist, a new endgame storyline, and the Conquerors of Wraeclast challenge league, plus what the studio describes as massive balance changes.

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• Grinding Gear Games

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