Path of Exile 2 Unveils "Dawn of the Hunt" Update with New Class and Dynamic Endgame Features

March 27, 2025
Path of Exile 2 Unveils "Dawn of the Hunt" Update with New Class and Dynamic Endgame Features
  • Dawn of the Hunt will introduce over 100 new skills, support gems, and unique items, including the Raise Spectre and Summon Rhoa abilities, significantly expanding gameplay options.

  • Players can expect seven new endgame areas and a new endgame activity, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

  • Players can earn Twitch Drops, including the Executioner's Guillotine Unique Finisher Effect, by watching the livestream for a total of two hours.

  • The recent livestream preview showcased the new Huntress class, which features both ranged and melee combat abilities, alongside new gameplay mechanics such as Azmerian Wisps and Rogue Exiles.

  • The Huntress class will introduce two Ascendancies: Amazon and Ritualist, while three additional ascendancies will be available for other classes, enhancing the game's diversity.

  • Grinding Gear Games has announced the Dawn of the Hunt update for Path of Exile 2, set to launch on April 4, 2025, marking the first major content drop since the game's early access launch.

  • The update will revamp endgame progression, smoothing out map progression and introducing more engaging content, while reducing busy work for players.

  • Significant changes to endgame mechanics will include a reduction in the number of Towers, which will be more powerful, and a new respawn system during Maps without penalties.

  • Additional updates will include a balance patch for existing skills, new unique map biomes, and a rework of the corruption map mechanic.

  • Quality of life improvements will also be implemented, such as features allowing players to lock their main hand or off-hand for better item management.

  • The upcoming update has generated excitement within the player community, with additional leagues and economy resets anticipated to enhance the gameplay experience.

  • Players will be able to explore new endgame maps, including the Fractured Lake and the Silent Cave, with five additional maps yet to be revealed.

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