It is that time of the year again, Exiles. As we wind down our characters and wrap up our end-game grinds, Grinding Gear Games has officially dropped the timeline for the next expansion. The
Path of Exile 3.29 expansion will officially launch on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT. As of today, we have exactly 43 days remaining until the new league starts. That gives us just under a month and a half to plan our builds, figure out our league starters, and clear our schedules for launch weekend.
If you are looking to track the key milestones or make sure you do not miss the reveal stream, here is a complete breakdown of what the schedule looks like leading up to launch day.
Key Dates & Timeline
Grinding Gear Games has confirmed the complete rollout and livestream schedule. Mark your calendars for these essential dates:
July 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT: The GGG Live Reveal Stream. This is the big one where we get our first look at the new league mechanics, the fresh skill gems, and the full balance patch notes. Whether you are hunting for buffs or dreading the nerf hammer, this is when everything becomes clear.
July 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT: The current 3.28 Mirage League officially ends. This will mark the final shutdown of the current league servers before things transfer over to standard.
July 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT: The official 3.29 League Launch. The queue will likely go live a few hours prior, so get ready to click that login button.
Global Launch Times
As usual, the 3.29 league begins simultaneously across the globe. To save you the trouble of doing timezone math or checking conversion websites, here is exactly when the servers go live in your local region on Friday, July 24, 2026:
Time Zone Launch Time (July 24, 2026)
PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) 1:00 PM
EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) 4:00 PM
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) 8:00 PM
BST (British Summer Time) 9:00 PM
CEST (Central European Summer Time) 10:00 PM
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) 6:00 AM (July 25)
Important Pre-League Notes
Before we fully pivot into 3.29 hype mode, there are a couple of things to keep in mind regarding the final days of the 3.28 cycle.
End of Challenges: You have until July 20 to finish up any incomplete 3.28 Mirage challenges. If you are aiming to lock down cosmetic rewards like the Orb Regalia Armour Set, you need to get moving. Once the league wraps up on the 20th, those rewards are gone for good and will become completely unobtainable.
Pre-League Event: If you are worried about what to do during the four-day dead zone between the end of Mirage and the launch of 3.29, GGG has you covered. They have teased an unannounced special event to bridge the downtime. They haven't shared specific details yet, but these transition events are usually a fun, low-stakes way to pass the time and kill monsters while we wait for the main expansion.
Keep an eye out for the reveal stream on July 16, and make sure your stash tabs are sorted before the final migration. Good luck with your remaining challenges, and see you all on twilight strand on July 24!
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