At first glance, the Path of Exile Mirage update doesn’t sound as bold or dramatic as some past installments, but I have a sneaking suspicion that it’ll be remembered as a major inflection point in the free-to-play ARPG’s life. Grinding Gear Games has now had some time to establish the differences between the up-and-coming PoE 2 and its still-active predecessor. In PoE 3.28, the team is implementing some fundamental changes to the way endgame progression works, alongside a new Mirage mechanic that transforms existing activities, and a special Scion ascendancy that’s planned to stick around for the long term.
Path of Exile 3.28 has “serious implications for juicing” and a major endgame rework, but GGG is sticking by one divisive change
27 February 20260

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