With the Curse of the Allflame approaching its third month since launch, it’s time to talk about the timeline for the next Path of Exile 1 content expansion.

During the Q&A following the 3.29 livestream, we announced that 3.30 would launch this year. Our next expansion for Path of Exile 1 will be released on November 13 (PST), with full details to be revealed at ExileCon 2026 this November. You can watch the event here.

The Curse of the Allflame Challenge League will end at 1PM November 9th (PST) (Nov 10, 2026 5:00 AM (GMT+8) in your local time), so there are still several weeks left to complete any remaining challenges if you haven't finished them yet.

We are truly excited to reveal our latest developments and can’t wait for ExileCon. See you soon!

If you intend to cosplay and bring any kind of weapons from in-game please make sure that they are not actually functional in any way, as it is extremely likely that your costume weapon would not be allowed in through the security check.

All costume weapons will be inspected thoroughly by event staff before being allowed admittance into ExileCon and will be tagged once they are deemed okay. The tags should not be altered or removed from the item, or the weapon may be confiscated.

Below we have put together some guidelines on various costume weapons and effects that we might expect, and how they will need to comply in order to be admitted to ExileCon:

• Any costume weapons brought to ExileCon should not be in any way functional, and should also be lightweight and of an appropriate size.
• Oversized items are considered anything that will inconvenience other attendees, such as being difficult to move around, unable to turn without hitting someone, etc. If we determine an item is oversized it will not be permitted.
• All costume weapons and effects should not contain any live rounds, ammunition, or the ability to fire any kind of projectile (this includes anything akin to BB guns, nerf/airsoft weapons, etc.).
• Replica gun costume weapons are not permitted under any circumstances.
• Replica bow or crossbow costume weapons should not have a tensile string (making it possible to fire projectiles) or have no string at all. Any accompanying arrows should not have a head, or the head should be made of a soft substance and significantly blunt/rounded.
• Any costume weapons with a replica blade of any kind should not be made of metal and will have blunt rounded edges. This includes but is not limited to costume weapons made to replicate daggers, swords, axes, spears and lances.
• Metal costume weapons of any kind will not be allowed into the event - this may include weapons with metal parts, such as a wooden staff with a metal spear head on the top. We would consider this a weapon, and not a costume.
• Sharp costume weapons of any kind will not be allowed into the event, including sharpened blades, needles, or anything with a sharp point. As above, these are real weapons and not costumes.
• Large costume weapons should be made of an appropriate light-weight material. A replica Stone Hammer made of actual stone would be a real weapon, and incredibly heavy to carry all day - we would not allow this into the event. A replica Stone Hammer made of styrofoam and balsa wood would be much more appropriate for the event, and also safer.
• We will not be allowing stilts at ExileCon for Health and Safety reasons.
• If your costume is large you may not be permitted to sit in the allocated seating for the Keynote speeches on both days, and the closing talks on Sunday - we expect the theatre to be at capacity for these talks.

If your costume weapons do not meet these standards they will not be permitted into the event, or may be confiscated for collection at the end of the day. Please be prepared for the possibility that your costume weapon may not be permitted.

Please also consider your behaviour whilst in costume and carrying a costumed weapon - posing for "attack" photos with other attendees would be permitted. Actually wielding a replica Marohi Erqi at another attendee with any kind of force (even when it's made of foam) would not be permitted. Behaviour that our event staff considers to be dangerous or aggressive would result in being asked to leave the event.

Here are some of the cosplays from our past conventions:

In just a month, on November 7 and 8 NZT, we’ll be hosting ExileCon 2026, where we’ll reveal our latest announcements, host developer talks, feature race finales for both games, and much more!

Where to Watch?

Across both days, we’ll be livestreaming the entire event for free on Twitch and YouTube. The livestream will include the keynote with big announcements, live podcasts featuring Path of Exile content creators, developer panels, and more.

Join the livestream at 12PM on November 6 and 7 PST (or Nov 07, 2026 4:00 AM (GMT+8) in your local time) on twitch.tv/pathofexile! The keynote begins at 1PM PST (Nov 07, 2026 5:00 AM (GMT+8) in your local time).

As always, co-streaming is welcome! There will also be new Twitch Drops available, which we’ll announce in the coming weeks.

Event Schedule and Information for Attendees

We’re still putting the final touches on the event schedule and will release it in a couple of weeks.

In the lead-up to ExileCon, we’ll be posting more information for attendees, including the cosplay policy, the code of conduct for streamers participating in the event, and more. Keep an eye on the news!

More ExileCon Tickets Available

We have a very limited batch of tickets now available for sale. So, if you’ve had a sudden change of plans and are able to attend ExileCon in person, be sure to grab a ticket here!

Teasers?

Soon.

With the ExileCon Qualifier events now concluded, check out some of the race VODs below:

Path of Exile 2 VODs

• Race 1

• Race 2

• Race 3

• Race 4

Path of Exile 1 VODs

• Race 1

• Race 2

• Race 3

• Race 4

Tune into the ExileCon finals between November 7 - 8 NZT at https://www.twitch.tv/pathofexile to support allexpleblord, imexile, MOSTPOSITIVEMAN, Ben_, Jiluo, Giuygiuyg, Jigglypuff, and Luxian!

This weekend, we’re running a sale on microtransactions from past Mystery Boxes, including the Last of the Druids cosmetic effects. In addition, we’re offering one free Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box when you spend points in the store.

Weekend Sale

From the time of this news post until Sep 29, 2026 8:00 AM (GMT+8), all cosmetic effects from the Sentinel, Kalandra, Sanctum, Crucible, Ancestor, Affliction, Necropolis, Settlers, Dawn of the Hunt, Third Edict and Last of the Druids Mystery Boxes, as well as their variations, are going on sale, so you can grab them at a discounted price!

Check out the contents of the Last of the Druids Mystery Box below. Have a look at the full list of specials here for Path of Exile 1 and here for Path of Exile 2.

Get a free Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box When You Spend Points

For the duration of the weekend sale, we’re offering one free Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box when you spend any amount of points in the store. This means you can purchase anything discounted in the sale or any other microtransaction from the store and receive one Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box as a gift from us. This offer is available on both PC and Consoles.



All the microtransactions from the Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box are available in both Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2. Any microtransactions from this box that you unlock in Path of Exile 2 will be immediately available to you in Path of Exile 1, and vice versa.

Please note: It’s only possible to get one free Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box from this promotion. Making additional microtransaction purchases will not grant additional Mystery Boxes. Purchasing a supporter pack will not grant a free Mystery Box but spending points from a supporter pack can grant a free Mystery Box.

Players who have unlocked all microtransactions from the Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box will receive two Warlord Mystery Boxes instead. Please note that while the Warlord Mystery Box is not currently available in Path of Exile 2, you will still receive it and should be able to open it in the Path of Exile 1 client or just wait until we add support for the Warlord Mystery Box to Path of Exile 2.

Thank you for your support!

We’re concluding our ExileCon Qualifier events with the final Path of Exile 1 race, kicking off in 15 minutes. Tune in to https://www.twitch.tv/pathofexile to find out who will join allexpleblord, imexile, and MOSTPOSITIVEMAN in the finale this November!

Once the race begins, the new Twitch Drop will be available for 24 hours, until 2 PM PDT on September 25. Watch the official broadcast or any channel streaming Path of Exile 1 for 30 minutes during the race, or catch up with your favourite content creator afterwards to receive the Scavenger Bat Pet. Co-streaming is welcome!

Good luck!

Path of Exile 2 is finally Steam Deck Verified! Take the next generation of Action RPGs with you wherever you go, whether you’re battling through Wraeclast on the move or from the comfort of your couch.

Jump in and experience Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck today by purchasing the Early Access Key here, and play as the Duelist when Path of Exile 2 becomes free to play on December 11 PST.

The fourth and final Path of Exile 1 Qualifier tomorrow will conclude our series of in-game ExileCon events. Don’t miss out on finding out who will become the fourth finalist by watching the race live at https://www.twitch.tv/pathofexile, where you can also earn the Scavenger Bat Pet through Twitch Drops.

The race and broadcast begin at 2 PM PDT on September 24. Watch the event live or any Path of Exile 1 stream for 30 minutes to earn the Scavenger Bat Pet. This new Twitch Drop will be available for 24 hours once the race begins, ending at 2 PM PDT on September 25, or Sep 26, 2026 5:00 AM (GMT+8) in your local time.



If you’re participating in the Qualifier, don’t forget to link your Twitch account and stream throughout the entire event. Check out the full ruleset here. Good luck!