Home News 'I'm Really Sorry for How This Went Down' — Work on Path of Exile 1 3.26 on Hold Until Path of Exile 2 0.2.0 Has Shipped, Dev Says

'I'm Really Sorry for How This Went Down' — Work on Path of Exile 1 3.26 on Hold Until Path of Exile 2 0.2.0 Has Shipped, Dev Says

Author : Sebastian Feb 22,2025

Path of Exile 1 Update Delayed Due to Path of Exile 2 Issues

Grinding Gear Games (GGG) has apologized for delaying Path of Exile 1's 3.26 update, originally slated for late October 2024 and then mid-February 2025. The delay stems from the need to address significant issues within the recently released Path of Exile 2.

GGG had previously committed to continued updates for Path of Exile 1 even after the launch of its sequel. However, the entire Path of Exile 1 development team was reassigned to assist with Path of Exile 2's endgame development before its December 2024 launch. While initially believing they could return to Path of Exile 1's 3.26 update in time for its February target, the numerous problems encountered in Path of Exile 2, including crashes and balance issues, proved too significant.

In a video message, Game Director Jonathan Rogers acknowledged the studio's miscalculation, stating they were "fooling ourselves" about having sufficient time. He explained the decision to keep the team focused on resolving Path of Exile 2's critical problems, prioritizing the stability and balance of the newly released title.

The delay means Path of Exile 1 players have been without a new league since Settlers of Kalguur in July 2024. While a release date for 3.26 remains unconfirmed, Rogers assures players that GGG has a plan in place for its eventual release. The team will continue to support Path of Exile 2 until at least version 0.2.0 and potentially a couple of weeks beyond.

Path of Exile 2's early access launch on December 6th, 2024, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, was a resounding success, becoming one of Steam's most played games.

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