Briefs is a stream of ultra-short news, announcements, and updates on everything related to Path of Exile 2, ensuring you stay informed about even the smallest details of your favorite game.
Fate of the Vaal changes coming in Update 0.4c
December 17, 2025
The launch week has seen a huge flurry of hotfixes to address the usual stability and performance issues. Going into the second week of the league, however, it seems GG is looking to make the new league mechanics more exciting and rewarding, detailing some upcoming changes for 0.4c.
Update 0.4 releases
December 12, 2025
It’s finally here! The Druid class has arrived, and with it also came another Ascendancy for the Sorceress and the Fate of the Vaal League.
Druid Ascendancy Classes Revealed
December 11, 2025
Both finalized Ascendancies for the Druid were released today in a post on X/Twitter. For our thoughts on the Ascendnacies and how we think they’ll best be used, we’ve also posted our Oracle and Shaman Ascendnacy Explained Guides.
Druid Endgame Showcase
December 11, 2025
Just before launch day, we were treated to a gameplay showcase by GGG. This short video demos a few synergies to consider for build options.
Updated Item Filter Information Reveals Gem Names
December 9, 2025
While a post about Item Filter Information isn’t all that exciting, it’s the first time we get to see the names of ALL the new Gems coming in Update 0.4.0.
It may not include all the details needed to prepare or plan builds, but it’s a start. Here’s hoping we get more information before the release of the patch.
Last of the Druid Contents Reveal during GGG Live
December 4, 2025
Sadly, not the major endgame overhaul we all waited for, but there are some meaningful updates worth talking about. Below is an infographic summarizing the changes and additions.
Rise of the Abyssal Goes Core
December 3, 2025
In a short GGG post detailing what to expect from the end of the Rise of the Abyssal League, it was revealed that the Abyssals will become part of the core game. To what extent is yet to be revealed, but expect some changes to the mechanics.
Rise of the Abyssals League officially ends at 1 PM PST on December 8th, 2025.
Fate of the Vaal League Announcement
November 27, 2025
The Fate of the Vaal League for the Last of the Druids Patch has been announced with another new teaser.
Fate of the Vaal appears to be focused on the Atziri, the Queen of the Vaal, and her role in Path of Exile 2. League mechanics will likely be shown during the upcoming GGG Live.
GGG Live and Launch Date Released
November 20, 2025
GGG Announces the Last of the Druids Update Launch Date with a teaser featuring the new Druid Class.
The Last of the Druids Patch Will begin at 11 AM PST, on December 12th 2025.
Prior to this will be a GGG Live covering details of the update, which begins 11 AM PST on December 4th, 2025.
Catch up with Brief Streams covering other update cycles:
