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ExileCon 2026 Announcements
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Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2 announcements were made during the live keynote at ExileCon 2026. Path of Exile 1: Covens of Umbra involves disrupting dark magicks and ending the witchcraft of the Coven Queen. The November expansion introduces a new challenge league, fundamental endgame changes, improvements to existing endgame systems, and new unique items.
New Expansion Announced
A new expansion titled Path of Exile 1: Covens of Umbra is announced. It focuses on disrupting dark magicks and ending the witchcraft of the Coven Queen.
Endgame Updates Coming
The November expansion introduces a new challenge league and fundamental changes to the endgame. It also includes improvements to existing endgame systems and new unique items.
Free Access Available
Path of Exile: Covens of Umbra can be played for free on November 13 across all platforms. A official video is available for preview.
Official GGG facts
Official Grinding Gear Games text
- We’re excited to share the Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2 announcements made during the live keynote at ExileCon 2026!
- In Path of Exile 1: Covens of Umbra, disrupt dark magicks and put an end to the powerful witchcraft of the Coven Queen.
- Our November expansion introduces a new challenge league, a set of fundamental changes to the endgame alongside improvements to existing endgame systems, new unique items, and more!
- Play Path of Exile: Covens on Umbra for free on November 13 (PST) across all available platforms.
- Official video: Path of Exile 1: Covens of Umbra Trailer
Availability
Dates stated in the official text:
- November 13 (PST)
Official videos
Official gallery
What has not been published yet
This official post does not include the full patch notes or balance details. GGG publishes that information in its official patch notes forum. Official patch notes forum
Sources and credits
- ExileCon 2026 Announcements · 6 November 2026 · Grinding Gear Games (official)
- Video: Path of Exile 1: Covens of Umbra Trailer · official Path of Exile YouTube channel
Images and videos: © Grinding Gear Games, from their official posts and shown with attribution. Text: original summary; the full announcement is at the official source.