'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

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

Grinding Gear Games (GGG) has issued an apology to Path of Exile (PoE) 1 players for the indefinite delay of the 3.26 update. The update, initially slated for late October 2024 and then mid-February 2025, has been postponed due to the unexpected challenges encountered with the launch of Path of Exile 2.

GGG had previously committed to supporting PoE 1 alongside the release of PoE 2. However, the PoE 1 team was reassigned to assist with PoE 2's endgame development before its December launch. While GGG initially believed they could return to PoE 1's 3.26 update in time for the February target, this proved unrealistic.

In a video message, Jonathan Rogers, PoE 2 game director and GGG co-founder, acknowledged the studio's miscalculation. He explained that PoE 2's launch faced numerous issues, including crashes and balance problems requiring immediate attention. He stated that diverting resources from PoE 2 during its troubled launch was not justifiable.

The delay is expected to last until after the release of PoE 2's 0.2.0 update, and possibly a couple of weeks beyond. Rogers expressed sincere apologies for the unforeseen circumstances and admitted to overconfidence in the studio's ability to manage two game updates concurrently. He stated that GGG is learning from this experience and developing a plan to better manage future updates for both titles.

Despite the setbacks, PoE 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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Resources are now focused on ensuring a stable and enjoyable PoE 2 experience. Further information regarding the PoE 1 3.26 update will be shared at a later date.