Path of Exile 2 Patch 1.018 Notes (POE2 Update 1.018.000)

Path of Exile 2 patch 1.018 is available to download on PS5, PC and Xbox players. According to the official POE2 update 1.018 patch notes, the latest update brings stability improvements. Apart from this, Path of Exile 2 update 1.018 also resolves various games crashing issues on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

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 1.018.000 will fix a few of these issues. Check out more details below.

POE2 1.018 Patch Notes

POE2 Update 1.018
POE2 Update 1.018

Fixed 2 Currency Exchange bugs:

  • The item slots becoming un-interactable.
  • Market updates resetting the entered values on Gamepad.

Fixes & Improvements

  • Fixed a bug with the Trial of Sekhemas Quick-Travel button failing to work.
  • Fixed various client crashes.
  • Added stability fixes.
  • Improved overall gameplay performance.
  • Other minor tweaks and optimizations.

The following changes were added previously.

New Features & Enhancements

Debugging Option for DirectX 12 Crashes

  • Introduced --ex-crash-report command line argument.
  • Helps diagnose API markers, NVIDIA Nsight Aftermath, and DRED-related crashes.
  • Recommended for players experiencing frequent DirectX 12 crashes.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay & Mechanics

  • Fixed Zarokh, the Temporal killing all targets of the hourglass time trial skill without allowing a chance to avoid.
  • Fixed Shockwave Totem failing to attack in certain conditions.
  • Fixed Scavenged Plating incorrectly granting stacks above its maximum limit of 10.
  • Fixed an issue preventing players from leaving the Burial Bog Map boss arena.
  • Fixed the Sulphuric Caverns Map not spawning both bosses as intended.

Quest & NPC Fixes

  • Fixed characters receiving incorrect “You do not have the required quest state” errors in Act 3.
  • Fixed another instance of this error for certain quest states.
  • Fixed Una’s audio not playing correctly for her song selections.

Trading & Inventory

  • Fixed Titan Inventory Expansion miscalculating free space during trades.

Visual & Cosmetic Fixes

  • Fixed Jamanra, the Risen King’s zombie skirt still exploding on death.

Crash & Performance Fixes

  • Fixed a client crash related to checkpoint UI.
  • Fixed multiple instance crashes.
  • Implemented stability fixes and performance improvements.

Miscellaneous

  • Various minor tweaks and optimizations to enhance gameplay experience.

Download free Path of Exile 2 update 1.018 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.

Jack Johnson
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