Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids Launch - Live Updates 🔴

Path of Exile 2:The Last of the Druids is now live! We'll be updating this thread live throughout the day with any relevant info you may need about the game's deployment. You can also follow us on X for updates if the site is unavailable. The times below are displayed in your local time but you will need to be logged in to view them. The latest updates will be at the top.

Path of Exile 2 is now available for free until 11AM December 15th PST! Find out more about Free Weekend here. We welcome new Exiles who have just joined us and hope you will enjoy exploring Wraeclast and all the content The Last of the Druids has to offer!

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Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids Day 1

Dec 12, 2025 9:38 PM (EST) - We've just released Hotfix 4. Check out the notes below:

0.4.0 Hotfix 4

• Fixed another client crash in cosmetics panel while using a controller.
• Fixed a client crash in the Guild UI.
• Fixed a client crash.
• Fixed a bug where wolves from Pounce/Predator's Mark would deal no damage and be invincible after you die and revive
• Fixed 5 instance crashes.
• Fixed a client crash on Vulkan renderer.
• Fixed a bug where Raging Cry Support wasn't delaying Rage decay.
• Dying outside of boss encounters in the Atziri's Temple now allows you to respawn at the checkpoint instead of the Vaal Ruins.
• Thrashing Vines will now more consistently target & hit the same enemy repeatedly, improving its Single Target DPS.
• Any existing Cartographer's Chisel and Engineer's Orb will be deleted upon next login.

Dec 12, 2025 8:50 PM (EST) - The realm is back online, we're continuing to monitor for any issues. Thank you for your patience!

Dec 12, 2025 8:27 PM (EST) - Our database engineers are continuing to work on getting things back online, we appreciate your patience!

Dec 12, 2025 7:57 PM (EST) - The realm restart is taking a bit longer than expected. Apologies for the inconvenience!

Dec 12, 2025 7:40 PM (EST) - We'll be restarting the realm to fix some disconnection issues.

Dec 12, 2025 7:18 PM (EST) - We're aware of issues with unexpected database error disconnections and are investigating.

Dec 12, 2025 7:16 PM (EST) - We've just released Hotfix 3. Check out the notes below:

0.4.0 Hotfix 3

• Fixed a bug where Cartographer's Chisels could drop 😳
• These items will be automatically removed soon.

Dec 12, 2025 5:57 PM (EST) - We're aware of an issue where Lich's Eldritch Empowerment node is displaying the amount of life sacrificed as if it was the amount of damage granted when sacrificing life. This is purely a description issue and it is still granting 30% more damage.

Dec 12, 2025 5:20 PM (EST) - We've just released Hotfix 2. Check out the notes below:

0.4.0 Hotfix 2

• Fixed a client crash in cosmetics panel while using a controller.
• Fixed a common client crash.
• Fixed an instance crash.
• Fixed an instance crash when using Unearth
• Fixed an issue where the game would not pause properly sometimes.

Dec 12, 2025 4:07 PM (EST) - We're aware of an issue where the game will sometimes not pause.

Dec 12, 2025 3:47 PM (EST) - We've just released Hotfix 1. Check out the notes below:

0.4.0 Hotfix

• Fixed a client crash that could occur in party play with a Druid.
• Fixed an instance crash.

Dec 12, 2025 3:45 PM (EST) - Aware of an issue with dialogue skipping on consoles.

Dec 12, 2025 3:30 PM (EST) - Investigating issue where Wolves from Pounce/Predator's Mark are not dealing damage after you die and revive.

Dec 12, 2025 2:54 PM (EST) - We're aware of and investigating client crashes including Deadlock, crashes in Druid party play, and crashes in town.

Dec 12, 2025 2:00 PM (EST) - The Last of the Druids is now live!