Yesterday, we announced The Third Edict, our next major Content Update for Path of Exile 2. In this news post, we’re answering the most frequently asked questions from our community regarding the upcoming update.

When does the Third Edict launch on all platforms?

The Third Edict will launch at 1PM August 29 PDT which is Aug 29, 2025 4:00 PM (EDT) in your local time on all supported platforms, including the standalone PC client, Steam and Epic Games Store clients as well as Xbox Series and PlayStation 5.

Will there be an economy reset?

Yes. Your existing characters will be kept and still available to play in the Standard Early Access leagues, but the new Rise of the Abyssal league will have a fresh economy. The new league has new content and features and it’s highly recommended that you play there. If you do decide to use your old character, just note that due to extensive balance changes, it is possible you will need to reallocate passive points, and the functionality of certain elements of your build might have changed.

How do I start playing in a new league?

When creating a character, select the Rise of the Abyssal banner.

Is there a special in-game mechanic that is available only in the Rise of the Abyssal league and not in the core game?

Yes, the Rise of the Abyssal league has its own exclusive mechanics, content, rewards and bosses not available in the core game. After the league is complete, we will decide which of these features will make it into the core game.

Will there be challenges / challenge rewards in the Rise of the Abyssal league?

No.

Do I need to create a new character and start the game from the beginning?

Yes, if you want to play the Rise of the Abyssal League. However, you can continue playing your existing characters in the Early Access league if you wish.

With the introduction of Act Four and the Interlude, where do I continue if I want to play my existing character in the Standard Early Access league?

If your Standard character has already reached the Endgame, you can continue playing there. Your character will lose some quest rewards that previously granted resistances, but your Spirit and Attributes values will remain unchanged. In some cases, your passive tree may need to be reallocated if you allocated points that have been removed. If you’d like to experience Act Four and the Interlude content, just go back to Act Three town, then talk to Alva to travel to Act Four.

In case you hadn’t reached the Endgame and were playing on Cruel difficulty prior to the release of Third Edict, your character will be transferred to the end of Act Three where you can continue into Act Four. All previously earned quest rewards will remain unchanged.

What happens to my stash tabs if I start in a new Rise of the Abyssal league?

Any stash tabs you have purchased will be available to use in the Rise of the Abyssal leagues. Since a new league is a fresh economy, your stash in the new league will not contain any items from your stash in other leagues. All the items will be in Remove Only stash tabs in the Standard leagues.

Speaking of stash tabs, when will I be able to convert my existing Premium Stash Tabs into Merchant’s Tab?

Once 0.3.0 releases next Friday, you will be able to convert your Premium Stash Tabs purchased before the launch into Merchant’s Tabs from your account settings on the website.

Just to clarify, the option to convert your Premium Stash Tab to a Merchant's Tab will be made available on the Path of Exile 2 website when the 0.3.0 patch is deployed on August 29th (PST).

When will the Merchant’s Tab be available in the store?

Merchant's Tabs will be available for purchase in the Path of Exile 2 shop once The Third Edict releases next Friday. You will also have the option to convert Premium Stash Tabs purchased prior to the 0.3.0 release. Premium Stash Tabs purchased after 0.3.0 release cannot be converted.

August 29th is not a deadline to convert your stash tabs by.

Is this a paid expansion?

No. If you’re an existing Path of Exile 2 player, all you have to do is to download the content update.

With the launch of The Third Edict on August 29th, Path of Exile 2 will be available for free for three days. If you've been thinking about trying the game, this weekend is the perfect time! Find out more about the Free Weekend here.

Will there be a predownload?

Yes, we will make the torrent file for the standalone PC client available for predownloading the day before the launch. Console players will also be able to download the patch prior to launch. Please note that only players with access to Path of Exile 2 will be able to predownload the patch.

What information will be revealed before the launch?

Next week we will publish information about Item Filters, what to expect at launch day and new Twitch Drops.

Stay tuned!