The current Path of Exile 2 season is estimated to end around October 4, 2026(EST.). Season rewards expire at the same moment — anything unclaimed is gone forever.
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FIG. 01 — Season 5 key art0.5.0: Return of the AncientsFIG. 02 — 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.
Date verified against official publisher announcements and in-game season panels. Historical cadence data is context only — official dates always take priority.
Our countdown syncs with official Grinding Gear Games announcements and updates quickly when confirmed league timing changes are published. Whether you're racing the challenge ladder, optimizing a build, or timing a final trade, this timer shows exactly how much time remains in the current league.
Path of Exile 2 0.5.0 league countdown
Path of Exile 2 0.5.0: Return of the Ancients launches on May 29, 2026. This page tracks the PoE2 0.5 countdown, league timing, and current Early Access schedule.
The update is positioned as the final Early Access league before Path of Exile 2 moves toward 1.0, with no 0.6.0 patch currently planned.
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 Path of Exile 2 0.5.0 launch?
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Path of Exile 2 0.5.0: Return of the Ancients launches on May 29, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. The countdown on this page tracks that league launch timing.
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.
