Major Changes Incoming
The first major update for Path of Exile 2 early access, Dawn of the Hunt, has been officially revealed. In a Q&A session hosted by ZiggyD Gaming, game director Jonathan Rogers shared new details about what’s coming in this massive patch.
The update introduces the new Huntress class, alongside new Ascendancy classes for Warrior and Witch. Over 100 new Support Gems, fresh maps, and new game mechanics are also part of the update. Rogers confirmed that powerful builds will be nerfed, forcing players to adapt, while new players will benefit from improved onboarding and adjustments to high-level dungeon difficulty.
New Ascendancies
Tactician (Mercenary): Summon multiple minions and ballistae.
Smith of Kitava (Warrior): Enhance weapons dynamically during combat.
Lich (Witch): Control an undead army while becoming undead yourself.
Other Major Features![]()
New Endgame Optimizations – Smoother progression for new and veteran players.
Dungeon Revamps – High-level dungeons now allow retries after death.
Item Crafting Improvements – More deterministic crafting mechanics.
New Abilities & Mechanics – Including a rideable companion
Grinding Gear Games recommends starting fresh when the update drops, as existing builds may become obsolete due to the balance changes.
For the full patch details, visit the official website here . Dawn of the Hunt launches on April 4—get ready to rebuild your character from scratch!
