Path of Exile 2 is experiencing a massive resurgence this week as the action RPG phenomenon dominates streaming platforms and player charts. The game’s final Early Access expansion, Return of the Ancients, launched on May 29 as the biggest update yet before the full 1.0 release, and players are flooding back to Wraeclast in record numbers.
On May 29, Path of Exile 2’s player count peaked at 404,965 players, representing a staggering 1,652% increase from the previous day. The game is capitalizing on perfect timing with a free weekend from May 29 through June 1, giving players full access to all current content including the massive new expansion. On Twitch, the surge is equally impressive with over 67,000 average concurrent viewers watching streamers tackle the new content.
This expansion delivers over 50 hours of new endgame content across five storylines, 15 new bosses including four Pinnacle fights, two new Ascendancy classes, and a completely rebuilt Atlas with 300-plus nodes. The new Runes of Aldur league introduces over 100 craftable runes that players combine to create magical items and rare currencies, while the endgame overhaul makes the experience more streamlined and approachable with a reworked Atlas starting at a Fortress storyline that expands into explorable regions.
For those ready to commit beyond the free weekend, the Early Access Supporter Pack is 50 percent off at around $15, including 150 currency points. Will you answer the call to battle the Hiveborn and unlock ancient power?
