What's in the latest Path of Exile 2 update?
Summary
Q.What's in the latest Path of Exile 2 update?
A.The latest Path of Exile 2 update is patch 0.4.0, "The Last of the Druids," released December 12, 2025, adding a new Druid class, new Ascendancies, Spell Totems, and a substantial endgame/balance overhaul.
More info
Path of Exile 2’s current major patch is The Last of the Druids (patch 0.4.0), which launches on December 12, 2025. The update introduces the long-awaited Druid class, a shapeshifter that can switch between Bear, Wyvern, and human forms, and it unlocks two Ascendancies for the Druid (Shaman and Oracle). It also revises endgame structure and balance across many systems, adds Spell Totems as a new play mechanic, and expands the skill/gem ecosystem with more than 30 new Support Gems and 11 new Unique items. For players who want to dive in right away, there’s a three-day free weekend starting December 12–15, 2025, to try everything before the game fully ships ahead of the holidays. You can read official notes and confirmations from the developers in the live update thread and patch notes, including the December 12 release window, on the Path of Exile forums. official patch notes and SteamDB overview provide detailed breakdowns of the changes. Additional coverage and breakdowns are available from outlets like Dot Esports, GameWatcher, and POE Vault.
