Path of Exile 2 Update News — What’s Coming, December 2025 🛡️

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Everything you need to know about PoE 2’s upcoming 0.4.0 “The Last of the Druids” update — release date, new class, endgame changes, and why players should be excited.

📰 Latest: 0.4.0 “The Last of the Druids” — Release Info & What’s New

• The next major update for PoE 2, Patch 0.4.0 — “The Last of the Druids”, is set to launch on December 12, 2025.
• A reveal livestream will go live on December 4, 2025 — developers will share full patch notes, Twitch drops, and a rundown of features.
• The headline feature of this update is the long-awaited Druid class — finally coming to PoE 2 with shapeshifting animal forms, new mechanics and potentially new builds.
• Expect more than just a new class: the update is expected to include new league mechanics, fresh items and balance updates, and likely further improvements to endgame & map/atlas systems.

🔄 Recent Changes — What’s Already Been Improved (2025 Recap)

• In Patch 0.3.0 “The Third Edict”, PoE 2 added Act 4, a new league, sprinting, asynchronous trading, support-gem & class balance tweaks, and expanded campaign content.
• Later patch 0.3.1 removed the old tower requirement in the Atlas, reworked the map-clear mechanics, trimmed some large map sizes, reduced monster density on early maps, and made map progression smoother overall.
• The developers have committed to a roughly four-month major update cycle, which gives players a more predictable schedule for new content and balance updates.

🎯 Why This Update Matters to Players

• The Druid class introduces shapeshifting — likely changing meta, build variety, and how players approach both campaign and endgame.
• Fresh league content + endgame changes could reinvigorate late-game grinding, make maps less repetitive, and improve overall enjoyment for both new and veteran players.
• With trading & map systems already revamped, and more polish likely ahead, this update could make PoE 2 a lot more accessible and engaging — ideal for content creators and communities.
• The December release also aligns with holiday season — often a time when many players return or try games — increasing player base and activity.

📅 Upcoming Dates & What to Watch