Path of Exile 2 reveals return of the ancients, the final major update before 1.0 launch later in 2026

And yes, version 1.0 is still planned for 2026.
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Path of Exile 2's biggest update ever lands May 29: Return of the Ancients fully revealed

Grinding Gear Games just held its GGG Live stream, and the scope of what is coming on May 29 is staggering. Path of Exile 2: ...
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Path of Exile 2's final major update before 1.0 is Return of the Ancients, adds endgame expansion

While more updates are expected to drop for Return of the Ancients, this update is set to be Path of Exile 2’s final major ...

Path of Exile 2's 'Return of the Ancients' update improves the endgame

Return of the Ancients is Path of Exile 2's 0.5 update and, with it, Grinding Gear Games changes the endgame adding ...

Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients is overhauling the endgame ahead of 1.0 release

With the full release on the horizon, Grinding Gear Games is making one final major expansion to the Path of Exile 2 early ...