While most players are looking forward to Path of Exile 2 finally reaching version 1.0 in December 2026, finally leaving Early Access after nearly two years, Grinding Gear Games hasn’t forgotten about the original Path of Exile. In fact, the developer has announced its next major expansion, Covens of Umbra, which arrives on November 13, 2026, bringing new enemies, equipment, and a massive overhaul to the game’s endgame.
The expansion introduces the Coven Queen, who has already condemned her homeland of Umbra to eternal darkness and now has her sights set on Wraeclast. Players will find themselves hunting down her followers, disrupting their rituals, and working alongside a mysterious character named Mora. Of course, there’s plenty of new loot to chase along the way.
One of the more interesting additions is the new Fate system, which lets players make boss encounters more difficult in exchange for better rewards. Players can apply up to three Fates to a boss, introducing...
