What's new in the latest Path of Exile 2 Druid update?
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Q.What's new in the latest Path of Exile 2 Druid update?
A.The latest Path of Exile 2 update is The Last of the Druids (0.4.0), set to go live December 12, 2025. It introduces the Druid class with shapeshift forms, two Ascendancies, Spell Totems, and a sweeping endgame overhaul with new league mechanics and bosses.
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The Last of the Druids (0.4.0) is the upcoming major Path of Exile 2 update, bringing the long-awaited Druid class and a host of endgame and quality-of-life changes. The Druid launches with two Ascendancy classes, Shaman and Oracle, each unlocking unique playstyles centered on Rage-based spellcasting and foresight-based mechanics, respectively. The patch also adds shapeshift forms for the Druid (wolf, bear, wyvern) via Talismans, while in human form the Druid wields elemental spellpower, including new mechanics like Spell Totems that let you automatically cast a chosen spell for a time. The Last of the Druids patch details and early previews highlight these changes, with confirmation that a third Ascendancy may come later.
Beyond the Druid itself, the update expands the toolkit across classes with more than 30 new Support Gems, a major balance pass, and endgame refinements. New league mechanics include a dungeon-crafting system and a Pinnacle boss (Atziri) to challenge high-end play, plus a refined endgame flow. A free weekend is planned for December 12–15 to celebrate the launch. For timing and details, see GameSpot coverage, SteamDB patch notes, and Game8’s release-date guide.
