Path of Exile 2 Reveals Major Update: The Third Edict

Grinding Gear Games has officially announced The Third Edict, the next major update for Path of Exile 2, launching on August 29, 2025. This content-packed update expands the campaign, introduces new bosses, and reworks how players progress into the endgame.

Since entering early access in December 2024, Path of Exile 2 has steadily grown with large updates like Dawn of the Hunt (April 2025), which introduced the Huntress class, five Ascension Classes, 100+ new items, and sweeping endgame changes. Now, fans are preparing for the game’s next big chapter.

🌍 Act 4: The Karui Archipelago

At the heart of The Third Edict lies Act 4 of the campaign, sending players to Ngamakanui, a Karui archipelago made up of eight islands that can be explored in any order.

• Diverse Environments: From sunlit beaches to volcanic coasts.
• New Questline: Seek fragments of a powerful weapon, the only hope against the Beast.
• Deadly Challenges: Each island introduces unique enemies and hazards.

👹 New Boss Encounters

While no new class is arriving this time, The Third Edict introduces a lineup of formidable bosses:

• Lord of Kin
• Diamora
• Song of Death

These encounters aim to test both skill and strategy, raising the stakes in the midgame and campaign progression.

🔑 Endgame Overhaul

Grinding Gear Games is also making significant endgame changes:

• ❌ Previously: Players had to repeat the first three Acts twice to unlock endgame.
• ✅ Now: Three new interludes with fresh areas and bosses will carry players up to level 65, where endgame content begins naturally.

This rework streamlines the leveling journey and keeps progression fresh for veterans and newcomers alike.

🎉 Free-to-Play Weekend

To celebrate, Path of Exile 2 will be free to play from Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1 on both PC and consoles.

• ✅ Access to all content, including The Third Edict.
• 🔑 After September 1, players can either buy an Early Access key to keep playing or wait for the full release.

⚡ Why It Matters

The Third Edict marks a pivotal step in Path of Exile 2’s evolution — delivering a brand-new Act, major bosses, and a smoother road to the endgame. For both seasoned ARPG veterans and curious newcomers, the free trial weekend is the perfect chance to dive into Wraeclast’s brutal world.