The new expansion Secrets of the Atlas will be released on June 13, introducing significant changes to the endgame of Path of Exile.
The update includes a new storyline, revamped systems, additional bosses, powerful new items, and a challenge league featuring customizable mercenaries. The expansion will be available for PC, Mac, and consoles.
Updates to Path of Exile throughout 2025
Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2 will continue to receive major updates every four months. The current schedule includes:
Path of Exile 1
• 3.26 – June 13
• 3.27 – October
Path of Exile 2
• 0.3.0 – August
• 0.4.0 – December
Endgame storyline expands with the return of Zana
In Secrets of the Atlas, players face a force that is unraveling reality and warping the Atlas of Worlds. Led by the enigmatic Eagon, the objective is to explore the “Threads of Consciousness” and rescue Zana, the daughter of the Atlas’ creator.
Each area unlocked reveals new memories, enemies, and challenges, forming a new chapter in the game’s endgame. Among the highlights are:
- New endgame story: Zana returns in a narrative that dives into distorted dreamscapes. With the help of Eagon, players must explore memory fragments and restore balance to the Atlas.
- Three new Pinnacle Bosses: Fight three new endgame Guardians to unlock access to equally powerful Pinnacle Bosses. These encounters offer increased difficulty and new exclusive rewards.
- Memory-Influenced Maps: Players can now explore maps shaped by Zana’s memories, featuring unique monster behaviors and new environmental effects.
- New pinnacle items and crafting: Memory Threads introduce a new crafting mechanic, allowing players to imbue items with powerful effects that synergize with existing systems.
New challenge league: Mercenaries of Trathus
The expansion introduces Mercenaries of Trathus, a challenge league where players encounter and recruit elite warriors from a brutal land. Each mercenary has a random set of skills, equipment, and traits.
- Recruit and customize: Mercenaries can be equipped and managed throughout the league. Each faction offers exclusive modifiers and rare rewards, including Trarthan Skill Gems.
- Combat assistance: Mercenaries can be summoned to fight alongside the player. While they increase monster rewards, they also raise the difficulty, requiring proper equipment and synergy.
- League rewards: The league features 40 optional challenges. Completing them grants pieces of the cosmetic armor set Watcher’s Wrath, usable in both Path of Exile 1 and 2.
Revamped systems and quality-of-life improvements
Several systems received updates to improve player experience and progression.
- Runegrafting and Kingsmarch: After entering the endgame, players can access the city of Kalguuran and benefit from its systems without needing to build a settlement. Rune Grafting allows a passive tree mastery node to be replaced with a powerful rune effect. New Scarabs and passive tree nodes support this mechanic.
- Reworked Betrayal system: The Immortal Syndicate now retains its state between sessions and offers streamlined progression. Rewards have been updated, and hidden Chaos Orbs return to Betrayal items. Safehouse and Atlas passive nodes were also adjusted.
- Gameplay improvements: Enhancements include a better map device inventory, the ability to reveal items from anywhere, and more flexible pause options.
Competitive event and Supporter Packs
To celebrate the launch of Secrets of the Atlas, a Hardcore Solo race event will take place, challenging players to defeat the new Pinnacle Bosses as quickly as possible. More details will be announced near the expansion’s release.
New Supporter Packs are also available, offering cosmetic rewards and exclusive items. Two sets are being offered—Cryptkeeper and Phrecian Magistrate—each with three tiers:
Cryptkeeper Supporter Pack – $30 USD
- Cryptkeeper Portal
- Cryptkeeper Finisher Effect
Hallowed Cryptkeeper Supporter Pack – $60 USD
- Hallowed Cryptkeeper Armour Set
- Burrowing Bramble Bash Hideout Decoration
Sacred Cryptkeeper Supporter Pack – $90 USD
- Sacred Cryptkeeper Back Attachment
- Sacred Archives Map Device
Phrecian Magistrate Supporter Pack – $30 USD
- Phrecian Magistrate Character Effect
- Phrecian Magistrate Weapon Effect
Phrecian Grand Magistrate Supporter Pack – $60 USD
- Phrecian Grand Magistrate Armour Set
- Spiderblossom Pet
Phrecian Imperial Magistrate Supporter Pack – $90 USD
- Phrecian Imperial Magistrate Back Attachment
- Trial of Chaos Hideout Decoration
FAQ
When does Secrets of the Atlas launch?
June 13, 2025, for PC, Mac, and consoles.
Is the expansion paid?
No, the expansion is free for all players.
What is the main focus of this expansion?
It expands the endgame storyline, adds a new challenge league, introduces new bosses, items, and crafting systems.
What is the Mercenaries of Trathus league about?
It’s a challenge league where players recruit, customize, and battle alongside mercenaries from a war-torn land.
Do the new cosmetics affect gameplay?
No. Cosmetic items are purely visual and do not influence character power.
Can I use Watcher’s Wrath armor in Path of Exile 2?
Yes. The armor earned in this league is compatible with Path of Exile 2.
Will my Syndicate reset with the new Betrayal system?
No. The Immortal Syndicate now persists and does not reset, making progression smoother.
Do I need to build a city to access Kingsmarch systems?
No. Services like Runegrafting are available directly through NPCs once in the endgame.
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