Path of Exile 2 ‘Return of the Ancients’ update release time in your time zone
Path of Exile 2 is receiving the “Return of the Ancients” major update (patch 0.5), scheduled to release on Friday, May 29 at 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The update represents a comprehensive overhaul of the game’s endgame progression system, introducing significant modifications to endgame mechanics and map systems that will substantially reshape how players approach late-game content.
The patch does not include new character classes or weapon types, instead focusing development resources on refining and reimagining existing endgame systems. This strategic decision emphasizes quality improvements to core gameplay loops rather than expanding the character creation or itemization options available to players.
The “Return of the Ancients” update marks a significant milestone in Path of Exile 2’s post-launch development cycle. By prioritizing endgame system overhaul, developer Grinding Gear Games is signaling a commitment to deepening existing gameplay systems for the established player base. The comprehensive nature of these changes suggests they will have lasting implications for character progression, loot acquisition, and challenge difficulty across all endgame content tiers.
The official Path of Exile 2 website has published a release timer with timezone conversions to help players worldwide prepare for the update’s arrival.