ExileCon 2026 Is Arriving Soon! Path of Exile 2 News, Schedule & How to Watch

ExileCon 2026 Is Arriving Soon!

ExileCon 2026 takes place on November 7–8 at Auckland's Aotea Centre, celebrating twenty years of Grinding Gear Games. The global livestream begins on Friday, November 6 for UK audiences, with the keynote at 9 PM GMT.

Path of Exile 2: The Road to 1.0

The event promises a full reveal of new Path of Exile 2 content on the road to release. Fans are looking for deeper information on classes, campaign, combat and endgame. Specific surprises remain unconfirmed until the presentation.

Path of Exile 1 and the Next Expansion

The original Path of Exile remains a major focus, with the upcoming 3.30 expansion expected to receive substantial coverage alongside its sequel. Developer discussions will explore how the two games evolve.

ExileCon UK Livestream Times

The pre-show starts Friday, November 6 at 8:30 PM GMT, followed by the keynote at 9:00 PM GMT. The keynote is expected to run for roughly two hours. Watch free on twitch.tv/pathofexile or youtube.com/@playpathofexile. Broadcasts continue throughout the convention weekend.

Developer Panels, Gameplay and Racing

The programme includes developer Q&A sessions, class development presentations, gameplay showcases and race finals for both Path of Exile games. It is an opportunity to hear directly from the people designing Wraeclast.

Twitch Drops and Community

Grinding Gear Games has confirmed Twitch Drops for the broadcast. Link your Path of Exile and Twitch accounts and consult the official event announcements for eligible channels, viewing requirements and rewards.

Why ExileCon Matters

ExileCon highlights the power of direct developer-to-player communication, community creators and independent gaming journalism. The 2026 edition is especially notable because it celebrates Grinding Gear Games' twentieth anniversary.

Final Thoughts

Whether you are a veteran exile or discovering the franchise for the first time, ExileCon 2026 is a major weekend for action RPG fans. Follow New Format Gaming for coverage and analysis of the announcements.