Grinding Gear Games has officially announced 'Dawn of the Hunt', the first major content update for Path of Exile 2 since its launch. The announcement came during a special livestream on March 27, 2025, giving players their first glimpse at new items, maps, and potentially a new character class coming to the action RPG.
Dawn of the Hunt: What's Coming to Path of Exile 2
The first major expansion for Path of Exile 2 has been unveiled, promising to expand the game's already rich content offering. Grinding Gear Games made the announcement via their official Twitch channel and forum post on March 27, 2025, showcasing what players can expect in the upcoming 'Dawn of the Hunt' update.
The trailer gives players a taste of what's to come, highlighting the atmospheric environments and challenging encounters that have become hallmarks of the franchise. Following the cinematic reveal, a more detailed content breakdown was provided in a separate video.
What new content can players expect?
While specific details are still emerging, the update promises to deliver several key additions to the game:
- New items to discover and craft
- Additional maps to explore
- Potential introduction of a new character class
Community discussions following the announcement have been particularly excited about the possibility of a new character class. Some players have already speculated this addition could dramatically shift the meta, with one comment suggesting it might achieve an "80% playrate" upon release.
How to Access the New Content
For those who haven't yet jumped into Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear Games has made it clear that players can purchase access to the game through their official website. The 'Dawn of the Hunt' update will be available to all players who own the base game when it launches.
Players interested in learning more about the update can visit the dedicated announcement page at pathofexile2.com/hunt, which contains additional information about the upcoming content.
A Growing Legacy
This update marks an important milestone for Path of Exile 2, which was released on December 6, 2024, for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. As the first major content expansion since launch, 'Dawn of the Hunt' demonstrates Grinding Gear Games' commitment to supporting their free-to-play action RPG with substantial post-launch content.
Set 20 years after the events of the original game, Path of Exile 2 has already made its mark with a revamped Skill Gem system and 12 distinct character classes at launch. The addition of new content through this update signals the beginning of what could be years of continuous development and expansion.
Stay tuned for more details about 'Dawn of the Hunt' as Grinding Gear Games releases additional information in the coming weeks.