A new update has been released for Path of Exile 2 and marks the start of a new economy with the introduction of the Rise of the Abyssals League. This is the first league in the game and brings its own exclusive mechanics, content, rewards and bosses that are not available in the core game.
Leagues were first reported back in July 2025. It's envisioned as a way for players to experience new content and at the same time get access to exclusive content. Once league ends, the development team then works into how the content is integrated from league to the base game.
Fight the Abyssal
The Abyssal were created by forbidden necromantic magic during the age of the Precursors and have been biding their time underground. Obeying the will of their General, they've emerged from the depths through fissures and now spread across all of Wraeclast. It's time to fight the ancient evil, seal the fissures, and resist the rise of the Abyssals,
In their across Wraeclast, players can encounter fissures in the ground which saps the life force of the monsters above. Slaying the monsters not only trigger the Abyssal to come out but also enhanced with extra necromantic abilities from those who power they were draining. Players need to defeat them if they are to close the Abyss.
Closing the Abyss
It's important to note that Abysses increase in size, power, and even variety as players go through the game. Closing them reveal Abyssal troves that have valuable items. There are times when it even allows players to travel underground to engage with the Abyssal directly.
As they close the Abysses, players may find ancient bones that can be used to imbue their items with abyssal magic and add hidden Abyssal modifiers. Using the Well of Souls, they can reveal the Desecrated modifier and choose to transform it by selecting one of three different options. The Well of Souls can also affect Waystones, granting new modifiers that pushes difficulty and rewards to new heights
The new update introduces new skill gems and introduces an overhaul to the support gem system. Check out the complete patch notes here.
Path of Exile 2 is separate from its predecessor but shares the commitment to a genuine free-to-play model, offering a fair gaming environment free of pay-to-win mechanisms. Expansion packs will continue to roll out for both games, offering enduring experiences for existing fans, and new ones alike. Fans of the franchise are sure to love the familiar gameplay aspects along with the fresh twists aimed at enhancing the player experience. Get Path of Exile 2 on Steam now.
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