Path of Exile 2 update 1.021 (version 1.021.000) is available to download on PS5 and Xbox players. According to the official POE2 update 1.021 patch notes, the latest update introduces support for POE 2 : Dawn of the Hunt, adding the Huntress class, five new Ascendancy classes, an improved Spectre system, and new endgame content. Today’s Path of Exile 2 version 1.021 also includes bug fixes and new microtransactions. Available April 4th on PC and Consoles.
POE2 Update 1.021 Patch Notes – March 27, 2025
Summary of Key Changes
- Support for Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt – First major content update, introducing new classes, systems, and endgame content.
- New Class: The Huntress – A spear-wielding warrior with melee and ranged combat styles.
- New Ascendancy Classes – Five new specializations, including Ritualist, Amazon, Lich, Smith of Kitava, and Tactician.
- New Spectre Mechanic – Trap and summon souls of almost any monster.
- Bug Fixes – Fixed instance and client crashes.
New Content & Features (April 4th PDT on PC and Consoles.)
Path of Exile 2: Dawn of the Hunt Support Added
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The first major content update for Path of Exile 2 is now supported.
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Introduces expanded character systems, new endgame content, and improvements to existing mechanics.
New Class: The Huntress
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A spear-wielding Azmeri warrior skilled in both melee and ranged combat.
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Exiled for using a skill gem to protect her village.
New Ascendancy Classes
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Ritualist – Uses animal sacrifice and plague magic.
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Amazon – A highly trained elite warrior with traditional fighting techniques.
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Lich – A Witch ascension focusing on Chaos, Curses, and sacrificing life for an enhanced Energy Shield.
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Smith of Kitava – Enhances smithing skills with Kitava’s power.
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Tactician – A former Blackguard Elite specializing in martial command and ally support.
Endgame Improvements
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New Respawn System for Maps:
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Players can now respawn and continue from where they left off.
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Each map starts with six total attempts, reduced as Waystone Modifiers are added.
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Seven new Endgame Maps featuring unique enemies, challenges, and rewards.
Essence Corruption Expansion
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Using a Vaal Orb on an Essence encounter now has unpredictable effects:
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Increases the number of Essences.
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Rerolls all Essences to the same type.
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Upgrades Essences to a higher tier.
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New Unique Tablets
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Introduced a variety of Unique Tablets that alter map mechanics.
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Example: A tablet that lets players run any map within a tower’s radius without requiring connections.
Towers Rework
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Towers are now one-third as common but significantly stronger.
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Each Tower can consume up to three Tablets, unlocking powerful new mechanics.
Corrupted Zones & Nexus
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Corruption has spread further across Wraeclast, forming massive zones.
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At the center lies a Corrupted Nexus, home to three new terrifying bosses, monstrous entities created by Corruption itself.
Rogue Exiles
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Hostile AI-controlled Exiles now roam the world.
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They use player-like skills and items, making fights more challenging.
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Defeating them drops all their equipped gear as loot.
New Unique Strongboxes
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Four new Unique Strongboxes added.
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Strongboxes feature modifiers and traps, spawning waves of monsters before rewards can be claimed.
Raise Spectre Overhaul
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Allows trapping and summoning the souls of almost any monster.
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Spectres cost Spirit and revive automatically, with cost depending on monster power.
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 1.021.000 will fix a few of these issues. Check out more details below.
Download free Path of Exile 2 update 1.021 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
 is now rolling out on PS5, PC and Xbox. Read the official POE2 1.021 patch notes.){kind=link}