We’re excited to share the Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2 announcements made during the live keynote at ExileCon 2026!



In Path of Exile 1: Covens of Umbra, disrupt dark magicks and put an end to the powerful witchcraft of the Coven Queen. Our November expansion introduces a new challenge league, a set of fundamental changes to the endgame alongside improvements to existing endgame systems, new unique items, and more!

Play Path of Exile: Covens on Umbra for free on November 13 (PST) across all available platforms.




Path of Exile 2 goes free-to-play on December 11 (PST)! Explore the complete Campaign with the new Acts 5 and 6, master two new classes, Shadow and Duelist, explore the new endgame storyline and siege your enemies in the new Conquerors of Wraeclast Challenge League, experience massive balance changes, and much more!

Sign up for exclusive rewards here!

Tune in to the ExileCon livestream this weekend to catch our latest developments for Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2 and claim a new set of Twitch Drops!

How to Participate

Simply link your Path of Exile account to Twitch (see below) and tune in to the official ExileCon broadcast at www.twitch.tv/pathofexile, or any channel in the Exilecon directory during this time:

Start time: November 6 at 12:30 PM PST or Nov 07, 2026 4:30 AM (GMT+8)
End time: November 7 at 11:59PM PST or Nov 08, 2026 2:59 PM (GMT+8)

Accumulate two, four, six, or eight hours of watch time on any relevant channel across both days of ExileCon to earn the following cosmetic effects:

• 2 hours: Nightfowl Weapon Effect
• 4 hours: Nightfowl Level-up Effect
• 6 hours: Nightfowl Dodge Roll
• 8 hours: Nightfowl Back Attachment

The drops are guaranteed for everyone who watches any Exilecon stream for the required amount of time. This promotion is available to all accounts.

If you’re attending ExileCon in person, you'll receive a code to redeem the Twitch Drops (and this year's exclusive ExileCon MTX) as part of your goodie bag.

If you’re planning to stream ExileCon during our livestream and want to enable Twitch Drops for your viewers, you can do it via your Twitch Creator Dashboard here.

Linking your Path of Exile Account to Twitch

Visit your Twitch Settings page while logged in. If your account isn't connected, click the "Connect" button for Twitch under "Other Connections". Complete the process on Twitch and you will be redirected back to your Twitch Settings page. If your account is already connected, this page should say "Your Path of Exile account is currently linked to your Twitch account."

After you've accumulated enough watch time to earn your rewards, you must redeem them from your Twitch Inventory before the promotional period ends. They will then be immediately available in your microtransactions list in both Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2. None of the rewards from this promotion are exclusive, and they will be added to the store at a later date.

Whether you’re attending ExileCon 2026 in person or watching online from the comfort of your home, we hope you have the best time and enjoy the reveals! See you soon!

The day has finally come! ExileCon 2026 kicks off tomorrow with a blast of announcements and two days of Path of Exile action!

Catch it live on twitch.tv/pathofexile or at youtube.com/@playpathofexile at 12:30PM November 6 PST

To our online viewers, we hope you have a great time watching ExileCon 2026! Don’t forget to link your Path of Exile account to Twitch to earn the new Twitch Drops!

To all of our ExileCon 2026 onsite attendees - we can’t wait to share in the excitement and meet you all in person. See you soon!

For attendees and streamers that would like to share the ExileCon experience with viewers that aren't able to make it in person, we've put together a Code of Conduct for live streaming the event. If you plan to be IRL streaming during ExileCon, please adhere to the following guidelines so the event can remain fun and safe for everyone.

We reserve the right to ask you to end your stream if we feel the Code of Conduct has been breached. If at this point you show further non-compliance, you will be removed from ExileCon.

• Please respect people's space. If someone is giving social cues that they don't want to be included in your stream, please respect that and move on. The comfort of ExileCon attendees will always take priority over IRL Streaming.
• Please do not crash any presentations or interviews. You can watch them with your audience but do not be disruptive in any way to the normal flow of the convention.
• Please do not talk during any of the developer talks.
• Please do not film or stream any meet and greets. However, you can film/stream your own meet and greet. If your meet and greet is happening alongside another booked guest, please get their consent before doing this.
• While streaming or filming, do not enter any bathrooms or other spaces where people would expect privacy.
• Please don't do anything that belittles or mocks any attendees of the event, including staff.
• Please do not stream the VIP Dinner, ExileCon After Party or Ultra VIP Dinner.
• Please be considerate of the length of your camera arm not getting in other people's way in any scenario.
• You can record your reaction during the main show presentation but please consider the experience of people sitting near you. Specifically, you should not block their view or record them if they do not want to be recorded.

She comes for your realm.



This Friday (PST) we’ll be revealing our latest developments, including the next Path of Exile 1 expansion, live on the main stage at ExileCon 2026!

Tune in to the broadcast on November 6 at 12:30 PM PST at twitch.tv/pathofexile or youtube.com/@playpathofexile!

Play Path of Exile 1: Covens of Umbra for free on PC and consoles on November 13th PST!

The schedule for ExileCon 2026, starting in just a week, is now available! Check out the convention website to find out more about the full programme for next weekend. For our online viewers, we will be broadcasting the keynote, gameplay demonstrations, and developer panels throughout the entire weekend. We’ll also post all the talks and panels sometime afterwards, so don’t worry if you can’t catch everything live.

Below is some useful information that our attendees might need.

Apply for an NZeTA before travelling!
The first and most important reminder is that New Zealand has a system where you must apply for an "NZeTA" online before arriving in the country. As far as we can see, almost all ExileCon visitors from overseas must apply for one. We recommend doing this as soon as possible. Thankfully, the process does not look difficult. Full details and the application form are on this page.

VIP Dinner
For attendees with a VIP or Ultra VIP pass, the ExileCon weekend kicks off with a VIP dinner on Friday evening at Saint Alice Eatery alongside Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing. The 215 player VIPs will be joined by 100 Grinding Gear Games staff members, intermingled at the same tables. The dinner starts at 6pm on Friday 6th November NZT, and the venue is located at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

Registration
We have a registration area inside Aotea Centre (where the event is taking place), with signage in Aotea Square to direct you.

To pick up your badge you'll need to show the QR code that is visible on your Path of Exile account page on the website. We'll also email you a copy of this code for convenience.

The registration tent is open during these hours (NZT):

• Friday 6th November: 2pm - 7pm
• Saturday 7th November: 7am - 5pm
• Sunday 8th November: 9am - 5pm

You must show a photo ID that matches the name on your ticket, and because we need to check your age (the event is a Restricted 16 event). You'll also need to carry your ID for the whole event because we will be spot checking that people's badges match their name when they enter the venue. Please contact [email protected] by Sunday 1st of November if you need to update your ticket details.

When to Arrive on Saturday
The keynote presentation (with the big announcements) starts at 10am, but there's an hour of seating time with a pre-show starting at 9:30am (streamed both to the internet and the main theatre) beforehand. We recommend picking up your badge on Friday and then arriving around 9am to get seated and comfortable before the big show. Your badge will indicate where you are seated for the keynote presentation, including which door you should enter the theatre through.

Cosplay Weapon Policy
All cosplay weapons brought to the venue will be checked to make sure that they are not capable of harming anyone. The policy is available here.

ExileCon After Party
The ExileCon After Party runs from 8pm to 11pm on Sunday 8th November. It's a Restricted 18 event, so you need to bring ID to get in. Your ExileCon badge has a voucher on the back for one free drink, which you can redeem at the Terrace Café. We recommend having dinner before the party, but some light food will be provided during the party.

Accessibility
Aotea Centre is wheelchair accessible, and a guided tour is available here. The main theatre has a hearing aid loop available, which venue staff can help you access.

First Aid
A first aid room is located on the bottom floor of Aotea Centre, and venue staff are trained in first aid. If you require first aid during ExileCon, please let venue staff know.

We can’t wait to meet you all at ExileCon! See you in a week!

Everything has a price… even fate.



In just a week, we’ll be announcing our newest content for Path of Exile 2 as we continue the road to Full Release, live at ExileCon 2026!

Don’t miss our big announcements on November 6 PST! Tune in to the broadcast at 12:30 PM PST at twitch.tv/pathofexile or youtube.com/@playpathofexile.

See you soon!

Last week, we showcased some of the apparel designs available this year at ExileCon. But that’s not all! Check out more merchandise items awaiting our attendees!









As a reminder, please note that we won't be accepting cash at the ExileCon Merchandise Store, only credit cards, debit cards and New Zealand EFTPOS cards.

ExileCon 2026 is happening in just two weeks! If you’ll be watching the convention online, here’s some information you may find useful.

Livestream time

The keynote officially starts at 1:00 PM on November 6th PST (Nov 07, 2026 5:00 AM (GMT+8) in your local time). We’ll go live at 12:30 PM with a pre-show discussion featuring community streamers ZiggyD, Mathil, RaizQT and DarthMicrotransaction.

Where to watch?

We’ll be streaming on our official Twitch channel www.twitch.tv/pathofexile and YouTube.

How long is the keynote?

The main presentation showcasing the latest Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2 developments is around 2 hours long, and will be followed by other content throughout the two days.

What else is being streamed from ExileCon?

Various talks from our developers, live gameplay showcases, interviews, and, of course, race finales for Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2! We’ll post the full schedule later this week.

What if I can't watch the livestream as it happens? Will a video of it be posted afterwards?

Yes. The keynote will be available to watch on our Twitch and YouTube channels shortly after it airs live. The developers’ talks and panels will be posted sometime after ExileCon. We will eventually publish all of them so you can rewatch them at any time.

Will you be running Twitch Drops during the livestream?

Yes! We’ll announce the rewards next week (they are very cool).

Will announcement pages for the new expansions be released as usual?

Yes. We treat ExileCon as our regular livestream, so all relevant trailers and announcement pages will be available as soon as the content is announced during the keynote.

We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on. See you all very soon!