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 within the recently released Path of Exile 2.
GGG had previously committed to continued updates for Path of Exile 1, even after the launch of its sequel. 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 initially believing they could return to Path of Exile 1's 3.26 update in time for its February target, the team discovered this was unrealistic due to unexpected problems with Path of Exile 2, including crashes and balance issues.
In a video message, Game Director Jonathan Rogers acknowledged the studio's miscalculation and expressed regret for the delay. He explained the decision to prioritize Path of Exile 2's stability and acknowledged the team's overconfidence in managing two simultaneous game updates. The delay of Path of Exile 2 itself, coupled with its post-launch issues, necessitated the continued focus on the sequel.
While a new release date for Path of Exile 1's 3.26 update remains unannounced, Rogers confirmed that the team will continue working on Path of Exile 2 until at least version 0.2.0 and potentially a few weeks beyond. He reiterated GGG's commitment to Path of Exile 1 and outlined a plan for completing the 3.26 update.
Path of Exile 2 launched on December 6th, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, achieving significant success and ranking as one of Steam's most played games.
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