Path of Exile 2: new expansion and sneak peek announced
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- Discover the details of the upcoming Return of the Ancients expansion for Path of Exile 2, including sneak peek dates.
Path of Exile 2: new expansion and sneak peek announced
Path of Exile 2 has now been in early access for a year and a half, and fans are eagerly waiting for new content. An exciting announcement came from Grinding Gear Games, who have confirmed a sneak peek for the upcoming expansion, called Return of the Ancients. This preview will take place on May 7, giving players a chance to get a better look at the new features the expansion will bring.
Previous updates
The last major update for Path of Exile 2, The Last of the Druids, launched at the end of 2025 and introduced the long-awaited Druid class. This addition got many players excited, especially because of the new ways to play it offers. With the Druid class, the game got a fresh boost, but so far in 2026, no new updates have arrived.
The preview for Return of the Ancients does sound promising, though. Next month, Grinding Gear Games will share more details during a live stream on Twitch. Fans have confirmed that update 0.5 will also bring an endgame overhaul, which only adds to the anticipation.
Timeline
April 28, 2024: Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred DLC launches, heating up the competition between the two titles.
December 6, 2024: Path of Exile 2 is officially released, making the game fully available to players from that point on.
May 29, 2026: Return of the Ancients will launch, marking a new chapter in the Path of Exile 2 experience.
Expectations for the expansion
The teaser trailer for the Return of the Ancients expansion, while brief, has already sparked plenty of speculation and excitement within the player community. Previous Path of Exile 2 updates have always brought major changes, and this one is expected to be no different. The addition of the Druid class, for example, was a major success and showed that Grinding Gear Games can respond to what its players want.
With Diablo 4 still providing strong competition, the timing of the upcoming update could be especially strategic. Both Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 have their own unique strengths, with the former often seen as a more hardcore experience compared with the latter's accessibility. That keeps the rivalry between the two titles alive and gives players plenty of choices.
Path of Exile 2 continues to grow in popularity, and with the announced schedule for the preview and the expansion release, fans can look forward to another fantastic experience in the game's dark fantasy world. It's time to mark May 7 and May 29 on the calendar and prepare for an exciting next chapter in the world of Path of Exile.
