Path of Exile 2 Patch Notes: Latest Update (Sep 2, 2026)
Nick Guli|The newest Path of Exile 2 update is titled “Path of Exile 2: Forbidden Rites Patch Notes and Item Filter Information.” It was posted on Steam on September 2, 2026. The Forbidden Rites patch notes are now available, and the update is set to launch on September 4th at 1 PM PDT. This announcement also includes details about the Item Filter for the event. You’ll find new items in three categories: Augment, Map Fragments, and Tablet.
What changed in Forbidden Rites
New items: Augment
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Automation
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Malediction
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Targeting
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Rallying
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Radiance
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Severing
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Rippling
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Quaking
New items: more Augments
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Munitions
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Snares
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Abundance
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Squalls
- Jiquani's Soul Core of Thundering
- Atziri's Soul Core of Devotion
- Atziri's Soul Core of Vitality
- Atziri's Soul Core of Alacrity
New items: other classes
- Augment: Atziri's Soul Core of Inoculation
- Map Fragments: Sacred Bloom
- Tablet: Expedition Tablet
Read the full official patch notes on Steam.
Recent Path of Exile 2 updates
| Date | Update | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Path of Exile 2: Forbidden Rites Patch Notes and Item Filter Information | Path of Exile 2: Forbidden Rites launches September 4th at 1PM PDT and adds new Soul Core augments, a map fragment and a tablet. | Official notes |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 0.5.4b Patch Notes | Patch 0.5.4b reworks several boss fights, fixes many Expedition and Atlas passive bugs, and adds hideout decoration copying and other general fixes. | Official notes |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 0.5.4 Patch Notes | Adds an Expedition Atlas Passive Tree, level-scaling Unique skill items, new Orb of Sacrifice currencies, boss tuning and many bug fixes. | Official notes |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Path of Exile 2 0.5.4 Patch Preview | Patch 0.5.4 for Path of Exile 2 adds a new Atlas Passive Tree, more Expedition options, level-scaling Uniques and a new Atziri's Temple currency. | Official notes |
How often does Path of Exile 2 get updated?
Path of Exile 2 has had 1 patch announcement on Steam in the last 90 days and 4 in the past year, roughly one every 23 days.
Path of Exile 2 patch notes FAQ
When was the last Path of Exile 2 update?
The most recent Path of Exile 2 update is "Path of Exile 2: Forbidden Rites Patch Notes and Item Filter Information", posted on Steam on Sep 2, 2026.
What changed in the latest Path of Exile 2 patch?
The Forbidden Rites patch notes are available and the update launches September 4th at 1PM PDT. This announcement also provides Item Filter information for the event. It lists new items across three item classes: Augment, Map Fragments and Tablet.
How often does Path of Exile 2 get patched?
Path of Exile 2 has had 1 patch announcement on Steam in the last 90 days and 4 in the past year, roughly one every 23 days.
Where can I read the official Path of Exile 2 patch notes?
The developer posts full patch notes on the game's Steam news page. We link each one in the table above.
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- Path of Exile 2 news on Steam
How we write these: Explosion summarizes the developer’s official Steam announcements and links the original notes. This page checks for new patches several times a day.
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