Path of Exile 1 Update Delayed Indefinitely Due to Path of Exile 2 Issues
Grinding Gear Games (GGG) has issued an apology to Path of Exile 1 players for the indefinite delay of the 3.26 update. The update, initially slated for late October 2024, then mid-February 2025, has been postponed due to the unexpected challenges encountered with Path of Exile 2's launch.
GGG had previously committed to supporting Path of Exile 1 concurrently with the release of Path of Exile 2. However, the studio reassigned the Path of Exile 1 development team to assist with Path of Exile 2's endgame development before its December launch. While GGG initially believed they could return to the 3.26 update in time for its February target, this proved unrealistic.
In a video message, Jonathan Rogers, Path of Exile 2 game director and GGG co-founder, acknowledged the studio's miscalculation. Path of Exile 2 experienced unforeseen issues, including crashes and balance problems, requiring immediate attention from the most experienced developers. The delay of Path of Exile 2 itself, along with these post-launch problems, made diverting resources back to Path of Exile 1 impossible.
Rogers expressed regret for the situation, stating that the studio was "overconfident" in its ability to manage two games simultaneously and underestimated the workload. He admitted that a more realistic assessment of the situation should have been made. While a release date for Path of Exile 1's 3.26 update remains unconfirmed, Rogers assured players that a plan for its eventual release is in place.
Path of Exile 2 launched on December 6th, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, achieving significant success and becoming one of Steam's top 15 most-played games.
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