Path of Exile 1 Update Delayed Due to Path of Exile 2 Issues
Grinding Gear Games (GGG) has apologized for delaying Path of Exile 1's 3.26 update, originally slated for late October 2024 and then mid-February 2025. The delay is attributed to the need to address critical issues in the recently released Path of Exile 2.
GGG had previously committed to supporting Path of Exile 1 alongside the launch of Path of Exile 2. However, the entire Path of Exile 1 development team was reassigned to assist with Path of Exile 2's endgame development before its December 2024 launch. While GGG initially believed they could return to Path of Exile 1's 3.26 update in time for its February target, the unexpected scale of Path of Exile 2's launch problems, including crashes and balance issues, made this impossible.
In a video message, game director Jonathan Rogers acknowledged the studio's miscalculation, stating they were "fooling ourselves" about having sufficient time. He explained the decision to prioritize Path of Exile 2's stability, emphasizing the importance of addressing its immediate problems.
The delay means Path of Exile 1 players will have to wait longer for the 3.26 update. While Rogers expressed regret for the situation and admitted overconfidence in managing two games simultaneously, he confirmed that a plan is in place for the 3.26 update's eventual release, though a specific date remains unconfirmed. Path of Exile 2 is currently at version 0.1.1, and the 3.26 update will likely be released after version 0.2.0.
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 most-played games.
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