Path of Exile 2’s The Third Edict Lands Aug. 29 — New Act, Support Gem Overhaul and Free Weekend
Path of Exile 2’s update 0.3.0, called The Third Edict, arrives at the end of August and brings a new act, temporary interlude missions, changes to Support Gems, class buffs, and a free weekend so anyone can try it. Below are the key facts, exactly when you can play, and what to expect.
- Release date and exact times for multiple time zones.
- New content: Act 4 plus three temporary interludes.
- Systems changes: Support Gems cap removed and new Lineage Support Gems.
- Class buffs and a new league start, plus a free weekend (Aug. 29–Sept. 1) with saved progress.
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What time does the Path of Exile 2 ‘The Third Edict’ update release?
The Third Edict (update 0.3.0) will be released on Friday, Aug. 29 (or Saturday, Aug. 30, depending on your region) at 4 p.m. EDT. Below are the specific times for major regions so you can plan ahead:
- 1 p.m. PDT on Friday, Aug. 29 — west coast North America
- 4 p.m. EDT on Friday, Aug. 29 — east coast North America
- 5 p.m. BRT on Friday, Aug. 29 — Brazil
- 9 p.m. BST on Friday, Aug. 29 — U.K.
- 10 p.m. CEST on Friday, Aug. 29 — western Europe
- 5 a.m. JST on Saturday, Aug. 30 — Japan
- 6 a.m. AEST on Saturday, Aug. 30 — east coast Australia
Grinding Gear Games has not confirmed an early preload for this update. For context, the preload for update 0.2 became available only a couple of hours before release, so the same could happen again.
What to expect from Path of Exile 2’s ‘The Third Edict’ update
The headline feature is the new content: Act 4 of the campaign plus three temporary interlude missions. These interludes let players reach the endgame without replaying Acts 1 and 3, although they will be removed once Acts 5 and 6 are added.
Support Gems receive a notable systems change. After this update, there will be no limitation on the number of identical Support Gems you can equip. Moreover, Grinding Gear Games is adding a new gem type called Lineage Support Gems, which expands build possibilities.
Classes themselves are not being expanded in number, but existing classes are receiving buffs. In addition, a new league called Rise of the Abyssal will begin with the update, giving players a fresh environment to test builds and changes.
Finally, and importantly for new players, Path of Exile 2 will be free to play during the launch weekend. From Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, anyone can play without an early access key, and all progress made during that weekend will be saved to your account.
