Summary
Grinding Gear Games has released the patch notes forPath of Exile 2Update 0.1.1, which brings in a number of enhancements and new features to the upcoming sequel. The newPath of Exile 2update introduces new endgame tower maps, the ability to have checkpoints within map areas, multiple Arbiter of Ash respawns, and plenty more.
Path of Exile 2was released in early access in December 2024 and maintains a decent player base, supported by a consistent stream of updates. Recently, the game received its first patch in 2025, dedicated to solving problems with monsters, skills, and damage, as well as crashes on PlayStation 5. There were alsorumors of the next majorPath of Exile 2update 0.1.1, and now the full patch has been revealed.
Patch 0.1.1 introduces significant changes to theendgame content inPath of Exile 2, improving game diversity and accessibility. Four new tower map areas, Alpine Ridge, Bluff, Mesa, and Sinking Spire, have been added, as well as a revised Lost Tower Map. The Arbiter of Ash boss fight now allows up to six respawn attempts, increasing the challenge and reducing frustration. In addition, map areas have been adjusted to improve gameplay, with more rare monsters and additional content such as Essences and Shrines appearing more frequently, and certain areas now offer better rewards for players.
Path of Exile 2’s Latest Path Brings Significant Skill and Monster Changes
As forPath of Exile 2’s skillsand monsters, this patch is a serious shift. The Supercharged Slam now has a capped radius increase on successive aftershocks, while Scavenged Plating grants stacks based on enemy rarity. Some monsters such as Forsaken Miners and Vaal Axemen have had their skill behaviors tweaked to balance them out, with less damage and visuals. Also, there are changes to some monster behaviors: Faridun Plaguebringers now have a shorter range for the Detonate Dead skill, and Lost-men Zealots now have a more predictable Lightning Storm.
Additionally, the patch brings several general changes andimprovements toPath of Exile 2, such as enabling migration from Solo-Self Found Leagues to corresponding parent leagues, adjusting Strongbox enemy spawn times, and increasing the chance to encounter Research Strongboxes. Other updates include visual effects for spawned monsters, changes to Charms and socketables, improvements to items' salvageable options, and enhancing Armour’s effectiveness by approximately 15%. Several unique items received updates to their properties, including increased stats and new effects, while various bug fixes addressed client and instance crashes, skill issues, and interaction bugs.
Path of Exile 2 Update 0.1.1 Patch Notes
This patch contains new endgame tower maps, checkpoints for map areas, respawn attempts for the Arbiter of Ash, as well as many monster changes, unique changes, improvements and bug fixes.
Localisation Fixes
Microtransactions
There were also a handful of changes we didn’t quite get ready in time for this patch, but we will be getting them to you as soon as they’re ready!
Path of Exile II
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Path of Exile 2 is a next generation free-to-play Action RPG created by Grinding Gear Games. Journey across the deadly continent of Wraeclast, meeting multiple immersive cultures while facing off against evil in many forms. Path of Exile 2 features twelve character classes, 240 Skill Gems, hundreds of equipment base types, a six-act campaign, more than a hundred unique boss fights, a deep endgame system and so much more. Play with your friends without losing any progress with couch co-op, cross-play and cross-progression.
