Path of Exile 2 0.5.0 Patch Notes – Return of the Ancients Changes

Path of Exile 2 studio says "almost all the progression blockers" from the ARPG's latest update have been fixed as endgame and other planned features are detailed

Grinding Gear Games says endgame, balance, and campaign updates are on the way to Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2 0.5.0 Patch Notes – Return of the Ancients Changes

Patch 0.5.0, officially titled Return of the Ancients, launched on May 29, 2026. This is the largest single update to Path of Exile 2 since Early Access began and serves as the final major content patch before the game's full 1.0 release. The update introduces the Runes of Aldur challenge league, a complete structural overhaul of the Atlas endgame, two brand-new Ascendancy classes, and sweeping balance changes to skills and items. Because of the…