Path of Exile 2 Patch 1.061 Patch Notes (POE2 update 1.061)

Path of Exile 2 patch 1.061 (version 1.061.000) is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official POE2 update 1.061 patch notes, Path of Exile: Keepers of the Flame introduces the Genesis Tree, Grafts, Bloodline Ascendancies, Uber Bosses, and Asynchronous Trade. Today’s Path of Exile 2 update 1.061.000 also includes major quality-of-life upgrades, players will face new Breach challenges, deeper crafting systems, and powerful customization across all platforms.

POE2 update 1.061 Patch Notes – October 31, 2025

Major Updates

• Added support for Path of Exile’s 3.27.0 launch.

• Added support for Path of Exile: Keepers of the Flame Twitch drops, Challenge Rewards, and Vault Pass microtransactions.

Path of Exile: Keepers of the Flame – Patch Notes

Major Highlights:

• New Keepers Challenge League and storyline continuation of the Breach League.

• Introduction of Genesis Tree and Graft System for character empowerment.

• 10 Bloodline Ascendancy Classes for expanded build diversity.

• Three new Uber Incarnation Bosses with unique rewards.

• Launch of the long-awaited Asynchronous Trade System and major Quality of Life updates.

Keepers of the Flame Expansion Overview

Continue the Breach storyline and join Ailith, First of the Keepers, to defend Wraeclast from invading Breachlords. Wield the power of the Flame and fight through twisted realities to restore balance.

The Keepers Challenge League

• Encounter new Breach anomalies forming unnatural shapes and structures.

• Protect Ailith as she empowers the Flame to purge Breach infestations.

• Engage with Unstable Breaches caused by massive Breach Hands; stabilize them through rapid monster extermination.

The Genesis Tree

• Located in the Monastery of the Keepers, the Genesis Tree grows Currency, Uniques, and Grafts.

• Features its own Passive Tree for enhancing rewards and crafting options.

Grafts System

• 16 Graft types offering passive and active benefits—ranging from offensive power to defensive and crowd-control skills.

• Second Graft slot unlockable as the Genesis Tree evolves.

Foulborn Rewards

• Foulborn currencies enhance Grafts with unique modifiers.

• Foulborn Uniques mutate one of their modifiers for unpredictable and powerful results.

Breach Hives – Endgame Encounters

• Discover and destroy Breach Hives, massive constructs swarming with Breach monsters.

• Face the Breachlords themselves in high-risk, high-reward battles.

New Skill and Support Gems

• Adds a range of new active and support gems, featuring abilities such as Kineticism attacks, fiery bombardments, and whirlwind skills for diverse playstyles.

Bloodline Ascendancies

• Introduces 10 Bloodline Ascendancy Classes unlocked by defeating powerful bosses.

• Functions as secondary Ascendancy trees usable by any class.

• Examples include: Chaos Bloodline, Oshabi Bloodline, and Nameless Bloodline.

Uber Incarnations

• Three new Uber Incarnation boss encounters derived from Zana’s memories.

• Offer top-tier endgame challenges and unique loot rewards.

Asynchronous Trade System

• Trade anytime through Merchant’s Tabs, even while offline.

• Faustus manages trade and Currency Exchange from Act 6 onward.

• Streamlines player-to-player trading similar to Path of Exile 2’s system.

Quality of Life Improvements

• Instant refunding of Atlas and Passive Skill Trees using Gold.

• Heist Rogues now start at maximum level.

• One-click gem leveling and mass item identification without Scrolls of Wisdom.

Keepers Challenge Rewards

• 40 new optional challenges to complete in the Keepers League.

• Earn exclusive Keeper of the Flame Armour Set for completing challenges.

• Rewards begin unlocking after 12 completed challenges.

• Fixed an issue where items could not be placed in Merchant’s Tabs when first entering a Hideout instance.
• Added support for the new Supporter Packs.
• Fixed an issue where some players could not enter their hideout after logging in on a different platform.

POE2 Keepers of the Flame Update Release and Download Information

• Server Maintenance: November 1, 2025, starting at 12:00 AM (GMT+8).

• Servers Go Live: 3:00 AM (GMT+8).

• Download Sizes:

  • PC: ~10GB

  • PlayStation 4: ~23GB

  • PlayStation 5: ~33GB

  • Xbox: ~39GB

• Console Pre-Downloads: Available now.

Unfortunately, since the last POE 2 update 1.006, players have been experiencing several POE2 server and login issues. Today’s Path of Exile 2 version 1.061.000 will fix a few of these issues. Check out more details below.

Download free Path of Exile 2 update 1.061 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.