The current Path of Exile 2 season is estimated to end around October 4, 2026(EST.). 73 days left. Season rewards expire at the same moment — anything unclaimed is gone forever.
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FIG. 01 — Official trailerGrinding Gear Games via YouTube
The Story This Season
Return of the Ancients (patch 0.5.0) launches May 29, 2026, bringing a complete endgame overhaul: Atlas Tree rework, revised Waystone progression, and nearly 200 new skill gems. This is the final Early Access league before Path of Exile 2 targets its 1.0 full release in late 2026. No 0.6.0 is planned — 0.5.0 bridges directly to full release.
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About this season
Path of Exile 2 0.5.0: Return of the Ancients is estimated to end around October 4, 2026 (verified July 19, 2026). Path of Exile 2 patch 0.5.0 — Return of the Ancients — launches on May 29, 2026, marking the biggest content update of the Early Access period. The patch delivers a complete endgame overhaul: Atlas Tree rework, revised Waystone progression, and nearly 200 new skill gems spanning active skills, supports, and companion abilities that expand every class archetype.
Path of Exile 2 0.5.0 league end date
Path of Exile 2 0.5.0: Return of the Ancients has been live since May 29, 2026. This page tracks the PoE2 0.5 league end timing, current Early Access schedule, and the transition to the 1.0 full release.
0.5.0 is the final Early Access league before Path of Exile 2 moves toward 1.0. No 0.6.0 patch is planned — 0.5.0 bridges directly to the complete game launch, so expect this league to run for an extended period.
Does PoE2 0.5.0 have an end date?
Grinding Gear Games has not confirmed a final end date for the PoE2 0.5.0 league yet. Until an official end timestamp is announced, this page treats the launch countdown and 1.0 transition as the key timing milestones.
Because Return of the Ancients bridges directly toward the full release target, the league may run longer than a standard seasonal window.
What changes in Return of the Ancients?
Return of the Ancients brings a major endgame overhaul, including Atlas Tree changes, revised Waystone progression, and nearly 200 new skill gems.
Players coming from 0.4.0 should expect the fresh 0.5.0 economy, new build paths, and the last major Early Access league cycle before PoE2 1.0.
Frequently asked questions
When does the PoE2 0.5.0 league end?
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Grinding Gear Games has not confirmed a final end date for the PoE2 0.5.0 league. Because Return of the Ancients is the final Early Access league before PoE2 1.0 — with no 0.6.0 patch planned — 0.5.0 is expected to run longer than a standard league window, ending when 1.0 launches in late 2026. The countdown on this page updates automatically as soon as GGG announces the official end timestamp.
Is PoE2 0.5.0 the last Early Access league?
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Yes. Grinding Gear Games has confirmed there will be no 0.6.0 patch — Path of Exile 2 0.5.0: Return of the Ancients is the last league of the Early Access period. The next major release after 0.5 is PoE2 1.0, the full release targeted for later in 2026.
Does the PoE2 0.5 league have an end date?
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No official end date has been confirmed for the PoE2 0.5.0 league yet. Return of the Ancients is expected to bridge directly toward Path of Exile 2 1.0.
When does Path of Exile 2 1.0 release?
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Path of Exile 2 1.0 is targeted for later in 2026, but Grinding Gear Games has not announced an exact release date. This page updates when official 1.0 timing is confirmed.
What happened to the PoE2 0.4 league?
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PoE2 0.4.0: The Last of the Druids ended on May 1, 2026. League characters migrated to Standard, while challenge cosmetics and fresh-league economy conditions ended permanently.
What happens to my Path of Exile 2 characters when the 0.5 league ends?
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When the PoE2 0.5.0 league ends, all league characters and their items automatically migrate to the Standard league (or Hardcore Standard for Hardcore characters). Items in your league stash tabs transfer with the character. The fresh-league economy closes permanently — items earned in 0.5.0 that survived the migration will enter the existing Standard economy. Challenge rewards and Microtransaction pets tied to 0.5.0 challenges remain permanently on your account if earned before the deadline.
When does the next Path of Exile 2 update drop?
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Path of Exile 2 0.5.0: Return of the Ancients launched May 29, 2026. The next major release is PoE2 1.0, targeted for later in 2026 — no 0.6 patch is planned. Mid-league balance patches ship on Wednesdays.
Is there a PoE2 0.6 release date?
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No. Grinding Gear Games confirmed there is no PoE2 0.6.0 patch. Return of the Ancients (0.5.0) is the final Early Access league before Path of Exile 2 1.0, targeted for later in 2026.