There’s something so very satisfying about grinding through a game like Path of Exile 2 from the very beginning. Sure, most people tell you an ARPG is all about the endgame mechanics; to some extent, they’re correct. But personally, I love the power creep as I start fresh and work my way up. Now, I can do it again with the Path of Exile 2 Dawn of the Hunt release, featuring a new class, ascendancy classes, endgame mechanics, zones, and more!
What Time Does Path of Exile 2 Dawn of the Hunt Release?
I know you’re eagerly awaiting the release of Path of Exile 2 Dawn of the Hunt so that you can begin the grind to endgame anew, albeit with a brand-new class: Huntress. I am, too! Here’s when you can play:
- 12 PM PDT (West Coast, USA)
- 3 PM EDT (East Coast, USA)
- 8 PM BST (United Kingdom)
- 9 PM CEST (Western Europe)
- 4 AM – April 5 JST (Japan)
- 6 AM – April 5 AEDT (Australia)
What’s New in Path of Exile 2 Dawn of the Hunt?
- Huntress Class: Agile combat blending melee and ranged attacks with spear techniques and beast companions.
- Five Ascendancies: Customize your playstyle with new paths like the Ritualist’s blood sacrifices and the Lich’s chaotic powers.
- Expanded Endgame: Revamped mechanics, new Unique Maps, and enhanced Towers for more rewarding late-game content.
- Over 100 New Support Gems: Build diversity expands with innovative skill modifiers like Haemocrystals, Caltrops, and Enormity.
- Unique Items & Crafting: Over 100 Mid and Endgame Unique items, our first Unique Charms, crafting updates, and powerful runes.
- Rogue Exiles: Experience PVP-like combat in dynamic duels and battle against Rogue Exiles, who have Dodge Roll capabilities with smart pathfinding, targeting, and action-packed gameplay. Gain their loot upon defeating them!
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Path of Exile 2 Dawn of the Hunt Twitch Drops Info
In celebration of the Path of Exile 2 Dawn of the Hunt release, Grinding Gear Games is hosting a Twitch Drops event, in which you can earn a Deer Pet, Back Attachment, and Rhoa Mount:
- Azmeri Noble Deer Pet from 4 April, 12PM PDT, to 12 April, 5AM PDT.
- Hunter’s Trophy Back Attachment and Honour Guard Rhoa Mount from April 13, 5AM PDT to April 19, 5AM PDT
To participate, you must watch three hours of Path of Exile 2 on Twitch during the above-listed times and connect your account to ensure you receive your rewards!
Are you diving straight into the new Huntress class or opting for that Lich Ascendancy? Let us know in the comments below!