Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Patch 0.5.5 is finally here... and there's a LOT to talk about.

In Episode 58 of The Path 2 Exile Podcast, we break down everything revealed in Patch 0.5.5, discussing what we think GGG absolutely nailed, where the update fell short, and what it means for the future of Path of Exile 2.

Rabbit also shares his experience attending Gamescom 2026, giving us some behind-the-scenes insight into the event before we dive into the patch itself.

We spend a good portion of the episode discussing the highlights of Patch 0.5.5, followed by an equally in-depth conversation about the parts of the update that left us disappointed. We also put on our tinfoil hats to discuss whether GGG originally planned to reveal Swords during the livestream, or if the Gamescom leak may have changed their plans.

From there, we speculate about the future of Path of Exile 2, including whether Swords and the Duelist will be the only new additions at Version 1.0, discuss Mark's recent comments on the state of Tablets, share our first impressions of Swords and the Duelist, and finish with a deep dive into one of the most iconic melee skills in ARPG history—Cyclone.

📌 What's Covered:

• Rabbit's experience attending Gamescom 2026
• Everything we loved about Patch 0.5.5
• The biggest disappointments from the update
• Miso's tinfoil hat theory about the Swords in the Livestream
• Will Swords and Duelist be the only major additions for Version 1.0?
• Mark's thoughts on the current state of Tablets
• Our first impressions of Swords and the Duelist
• A deep dive into Cyclone and what it could mean for PoE 2

💬 What's your overall opinion on Patch 0.5.5? And what do you think still needs to be addressed before Version 1.0?

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0:00 Intro
0:18 Rabbit's Experience at Gamescom 2026
5:05 Everything Good about Patch 0.5.5
33:56 Everything Not so Good about Patch 0.5.5
57:36 GGG Wasn't Planning on Showing Swords in the Livestream? (Miso's Tinfoil Hat Theory)
1:00:41 Will Swords Be the Only Class for 1.0?
1:04:35 Mark's Thoughts About The State of Tablets
1:10:29 Our Thoughts on Swords & Duelist
1:30:39 Cyclone Deep Dive
2:38:53 Viewer Comments of the Week
1:42:42 Outro - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR HOSTS!