3.28.0j — June 24, 2026
The Path of Exile 3.28.0j patch notes add support for the Return of the Ancestors three-week event that goes live June 25 at 3 PM PDT — the Trial of the Ancestors tournament mechanic returns alongside Silver Coins, the Karui Afterlife Arena, and the Phrecian Ascendancy classes. Track the live Path of Exile season countdown for the Mirage league close on July 20.
TL;DR — Event-support patch: Silver Coins and all Trial of the Ancestors exclusive Tattoos added, Karui Afterlife Arena re-enabled. Return of the Ancestors fuses TotA tournaments, Mirage league mechanics, and Phrecian Ascendancies for a 3-week run. Meta impact: event participants gain a parallel power axis through Phrecian Ascendancies and Tattoos; characters and items transfer back to parent leagues on event close.
Mechanics
- Silver Coins added — the key entry currency for the Karui Afterlife Arena, dropped throughout Wraeclast active
- All Trial of the Ancestors exclusive Tattoos added to the loot pool for the event window active
- Karui Afterlife Arena re-enabled — recruit warriors and run strategic tournament battles against Karui chieftains active
- Phrecian Ascendancy classes available alongside Mirage league mechanics during the event active
Events & Limited Time
- Return of the Ancestors — three-week event running June 25 at 3 PM PDT through July 16 at 3 PM PDT; covers Standard, Hardcore, Solo Self-Found, expert variants, with a Ruthless mode option. Event is not voided — items and characters transfer to parent leagues at close. event