AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 25 May 2026 -
Play Path of Exile 2’s latest content expansion, Return of the Ancients for free on 29 May to 1 June, PDT. Take advantage of a limited-time promotion running from 29 May to 12 June, where the Early Access Supporter Pack for Path of Exile 2 will be available at 50% off. The purchase includes full access to the game and 150 points to spend in the in-game store. For more details, please refer to PC, Steam, Playstation, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store for more information.
During the Free Weekend, players can try out the new challenge league, Runes of Aldur, explore major endgame updates and more, on PC, Steam, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store.
Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients introduces the Runes of Aldur league, where players can complete eight challenges in-game and earn a piece of the Knight of Aldur Armor Set, along with a totem decoration for their Hideout. These microtransactions are purely cosmetic and do not affect your character’s power in any way.
The expansion also introduces a reshaped endgame experience, powerful new Uniques, expanded crafting systems, and a completely reimagined Atlas Tree. Forge new paths with two new Ascendancy classes - the Martial Artist and Spirit Walker - and experience improved campaign replayability, a new Build Planner, and numerous quality-of-life features to support every step of your journey.
In addition to the in-game challenges, players can also earn the following Discord Quest avatar decoration by playing Path of Exile 2 for 15 minutes:
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Discord Quest: Play Path of Exile 2 for 15 minutes to earn the Runeseeker Avatar Decoration.
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Players can accept the Discord Quest from 29 May 10AM to June 5, 5PM PDT.
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To participate, select “Accept Quest” on the left hand side (Under Shop).
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On mobile, tap the Quest bar to navigate to the Quest tab and accept it there.
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To track progress, players must be logged into the Discord desktop app.
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For more information, please visit the announcement page at pathofexile2.com/ancients. The Return of the Ancients media kit is located here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K4y7QVa7kVqf3OUT8vhxpcgcNwUMvAPf. Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients will be available on PC, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store.
About Grinding Gear Games
Grinding Gear Games was founded in 2006 and is based in West Auckland, New Zealand. Its team members come from various countries and have diverse backgrounds, ranging from artificial intelligence and software security to industrial design and professional tournament gaming. In 2024, GGG released Path of Exile 2 into Early Access while remaining committed to the ongoing expansion and new content releases for the critically acclaimed Path of Exile.