PoE 2 Patch 0.5 – Return of the Ancients: Most Played Ascendancies, Global Map Activity
The first two weeks of Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5, titled “Return of the Ancients,” have delivered a massive wave of player activity, high engagement across game systems, and staggering global combat numbers. From map clearing to boss defeats, the community has collectively pushed the game's systems to enormous scale—highlighting both the popularity of the new league mechanics and the intensity of early progression.