Grinding Gear Games has issued an apology to Path of Exile 1 players following the delay of the 3.26 update. Initially slated for late October 2024, then pushed to mid-February 2025, the update is now indefinitely postponed. This decision comes as the development team focuses on resolving critical issues within the recently released Path of Exile 2.
In a video message, Game Director Jonathan Rogers explained that the Path of Exile 1 team was reassigned to assist with Path of Exile 2's endgame development before its December launch. The expectation was that they would return to work on the 3.26 update in time for its February release. However, unforeseen challenges with Path of Exile 2, including crashes and balance issues, necessitated the continued support of the entire team.
Rogers acknowledged the studio's miscalculation, stating they were "fooling ourselves" about having sufficient time. The unexpected delays and issues with Path of Exile 2 left no option but to prioritize its stability. He expressed regret for the handling of the situation and the resulting impact on Path of Exile 1 players.
AnswerSee ResultsCurrently, the Path of Exile 1 team remains focused on Path of Exile 2, with their work expected to continue until at least the release of version 0.2.0, and potentially a couple of weeks beyond. While a specific release date for the 3.26 update remains unconfirmed, Rogers emphasized the studio's commitment to delivering it and expressed a renewed focus on learning to manage the simultaneous development of two games.
Path of Exile 2 launched on December 6th, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, achieving significant success and becoming one of Steam's most played games ever. Resources are available to help players navigate the early access, including class selection guides, build guides (Mercenary and Sorceress), and tips on managing Spirit, trading, and ascensions.
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