Path of Exile

It's been a while since the Mercenaries of Trarthus League came out, and the Path of Exile community is getting restless. Players have cleared all the maps, finished challenges, and traded their way through the season, but everyone's attention is now locked on the next PoE League. The wait won't last much longer. The new expansion, Keepers of the Flame, arrives on October 31, with the reveal stream set for October 23 at noon PDT. Both PC and console players will jump in at the same time, starting a new cycle of chaos, builds, and fresh grinds.

Grinding Gear Games has stuck to a clear schedule this year, which makes things a lot easier for players. With new leagues arriving roughly every four months, people can actually plan ahead and know when the next big update is coming. Friends can set up groups, content creators can prepare guides, and players can actually finish goals without wondering when the next reset hits. It gives the whole community something to look forward to, and that steady pace keeps the excitement alive instead of letting it fade between updates.

The teaser for Keepers of the Flame already set the mood. The Hiveborn, a strange, insect-like threat, appeared for just a few seconds, but that was enough to light up Reddit and Discord. Fans are picking apart every frame, guessing what kind of league mechanic it might bring. Path of Exile has a way of hiding clues in small details; the colors, sound effects, and animations, and veteran players know those short teasers usually mean more than they first appear to.

The livestream next week will be the big moment. Mark and Jonathan will go over the main features and answer questions afterward, which always brings out real insight into the team's design choices. The Q&A part tends to reveal more than the trailer itself, from small balance tweaks to big overhauls in skill systems. Twitch Drops will be live again too, and co-streaming is allowed, so creators can share reactions and break down new mechanics as they appear.

For many players, the week before launch is all about getting ready. Clearing stash tabs, selling off old gear, and converting everything into PoE currency. Some players already have lists of potential starter builds ready to test—safe, cheap setups that don't rely on rare uniques. Others are waiting for the patch notes before locking in something spicier. The mix of planning, theorycrafting, and speculation is part of what makes this pre-launch period fun.

The economy side also heats up fast. In the early hours of a new league, the market moves quickly. Knowing a few vendor recipes, how to color sockets efficiently, or when to sell leveling gear can mean an easier start later. Smart players usually cash in early and use the profits to build stronger characters by the weekend.

Every league feels like a reset, but that's exactly why the game stays alive after so many years. Everyone starts from zero again, and for a few days, everyone's equal, just racing, looting, and testing new builds together. Keepers of the Flame already looks like it has the right energy to kick that cycle back into motion. When October 31 hits, the New PoE League starts, and Wraeclast opens up a new challenge for every fan of Path of Exile.