PoE 2 New League Reset, Classes & Full Release Date | Path of Exile 2 Roadmap 2025

Path of Exile 2 has had a massive impact since its early access release in December 2024, attracting hundreds of thousands of players. However, as with past iterations of the game, player engagement tends to decline over time, only to surge again when a new league launches. With Grinding Gear Games (GGG) fully shifting development resources from PoE1 to PoE2, many players are curious about the upcoming updates, new seasons, and release schedules.

So, here we'll a PoE 2 Roadmap, predict the expected timeline for PoE 2 updates in 2025, when the next league reset will happen, discuss the arrival of new classes and content, and examine the expected full release date for Path of Exile 2.

PoE 2 Updates Timeline in 2025 (Predictions)

GGG has historically followed a structured update cycle, with new leagues and major patches arriving approximately every 13 weeks. Based on this pattern and recent developer statements, we can estimate the roadmap for PoE 2 throughout 2025:

• December 6, 2024 - Path of Exile 2 Early Access Launch

• January 17, 2025 - First major patch (0.11.1) with quality-of-life updates

• March 2025 (Expected) - Patch 0.2.0, potentially introducing a new league and new playable classes

• May-June 2025 (Expected) - Full release of PoE 2 (Version 1.0)

• Late 2025 (Potential) - Additional expansions or seasonal leagues

Given that PoE 1 followed a four-month league cycle (April, August, and December), it's likely that PoE 2 will adopt a similar approach. The next major update and league reset are expected around March or April 2025.

PoE 2 New League Reset (Season 1) Release Date & Content

If we analyze PoE 1’s historical data and GGG’s current focus on PoE 2, the next league reset for Season 1 starting is expected around April 2025. This follows the traditional four-month cycle observed in PoE 1.

Why This Makes Sense:

• PoE 1 leagues typically last around 13 weeks (3 months) before a reset.

• The first PoE 2 league began in December 2024, meaning a April reset fits the usual pattern.

• Developers have hinted at a significant patch (0.20) coming soon, which is likely to bring a new league, balance changes, and new content.

What to Expect in the Next League:

• Economy Reset: As with past leagues, a fresh start for trading and crafting.

• Balance Changes: Adjustments to skills, gear, and crafting mechanics.

• New League Mechanics: Potential new gameplay mechanics similar to past seasonal content in PoE 1.

• Additional Acts or Story Content: With the game still in early access, new campaign acts are expected to be introduced incrementally.

PoE 2 New Classes Release Date (Possible in 0.2.0 Patch )

Currently, PoE 2 has six out of its planned 12 classes available. Two additional classes, the Druid (Shapeshifter) and the Huntress, were teased in past showcases and interviews.

• Druid (Shapeshifter) – Expected to feature transformations into different beasts, offering a unique melee-caster hybrid playstyle.

• Huntress – A ranger-style class with alternative warrior mechanics, potentially expanding bow and trap-based gameplay.

These classes were showcased in IGN previews dating back to 2013-2014, meaning they have been in development for years. Given this, it’s highly likely that PoE 2 Patch 0.2.0 in March-April 2025 will introduce the new classes.

Later updates may also expand class specializations by adding a third ascendency option for each class, though this is more likely to arrive with the full release rather than during Early Access.

PoE 2 Full Release Date

GGG initially stated that PoE 2’s Early Access would last around six months, meaning the official full release of Path of Exile 2 (Version 1.0) is currently targeted for May–June 2025. However, development timelines often shift, and there are reasons to believe that a delay into late summer 2025 is possible.

Why?

• PoE 1 remained in Early Access for over 17 months before reaching a full release.

• GGG has promised to double PoE 2's content before 1.0, which might require additional time.

• If the next major league launches in April 2025, GGG may prefer to let it run its full course before releasing the final version of the game.

While May-June 2025 is the earliest estimate, a July-September 2025 launch is a strong possibility if additional polish and content are needed.

More Updates and Future Plans for PoE 2

Beyond major patches and leagues, there are several other important updates expected in the coming months:

• Act 4 and potentially Act 5 arriving in Early Access before the full release.

• Expanded Atlas progression, making endgame content more structured and rewarding.

• Map Tab improvements, addressing inventory management concerns.

• Minion balance changes, particularly around Spectres and summoner builds.

• Console-friendly features, including UI adjustments and better trading systems.

• Auction house or improved trade mechanics, reducing scamming risks.

• New crafting options, making gear progression fairer for casual and competitive players alike.

GGG has committed to frequent updates and community-driven adjustments, ensuring that PoE 2 continues to evolve throughout Early Access and beyond.