ExileCon 2026: How to Watch, Everything Announced and Twitch Drops
Grinding Gear Games opened ExileCon 2026 in Auckland with two release dates: Path of Exile 2 1.0 on December 11 and Path of Exile's 3.30 Covens of Umbra league on November 13. The keynote is over, but Day 2 is still to come, with developer Q&As and race finals for both games. Here is where to watch, when it starts in your time zone, and how to collect the Twitch Drops.
Dates (NZ)
Nov 7–8
Venue
Aotea Centre
Stream
Twitch, YouTube
Drops
4 cosmetics
Where to watch ExileCon 2026
The broadcast is free on the official Path of Exile Twitch channel and on YouTube. No ticket is needed. Grinding Gear Games lets creators co-stream the event, so you can also watch it with commentary from your favorite Path of Exile streamer. To keep the official feed and a co-stream open side by side, use our multiwatch tool.
The event runs on November 7–8 in New Zealand, which is still November 6–7 in the Americas and Europe. Each day's stream starts at 12:00 PM PST:
| Time zone | Keynote (aired) | Day 2 stream |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific (PST) | Fri Nov 6, 1:00 PM | Sat Nov 7, 12:00 PM |
| Eastern (EST) | Fri Nov 6, 4:00 PM | Sat Nov 7, 3:00 PM |
| UTC | Fri Nov 6, 21:00 | Sat Nov 7, 20:00 |
| Central Europe (CET) | Fri Nov 6, 22:00 | Sat Nov 7, 21:00 |
| Sydney (AEDT) | Sat Nov 7, 8:00 AM | Sun Nov 8, 7:00 AM |
| Auckland (NZDT) | Sat Nov 7, 10:00 AM | Sun Nov 8, 9:00 AM |
Missed the keynote? The full VOD is on both channels.
What was announced
Path of Exile 2 1.0: December 11
Path of Exile 2 leaves Early Access and launches as a free-to-play full release on December 11 (PST). The 1.0 version brings:
- A complete campaign, with the new Acts 5 and 6.
- Two new classes, the Shadow and the Duelist.
- A new endgame storyline.
- A new challenge league, Conquerors of Wraeclast.
- Large balance changes across the game.
Players who register on pathofexile2.com/register before launch get exclusive in-game rewards. New supporter packs are on sale now.
Path of Exile 3.30 Covens of Umbra: November 13
Path of Exile 1 also gets its next league less than a week after the show. Covens of Umbra launches on November 13 (PST) on all platforms. The story has players stopping the Coven Queen's dark magic. Alongside the challenge league, 3.30 makes fundamental changes to the endgame, upgrades existing endgame systems and adds new unique items.
The full list, with trailers and links, is in GGG's official ExileCon 2026 announcements post.
ExileCon 2026 Twitch Drops
Watching the stream on Twitch unlocks four Nightfowl cosmetics for Path of Exile 2. They stack by watch time:
| 2 hours | Nightfowl Weapon Effect |
| 4 hours | Nightfowl Level-up Effect |
| 6 hours | Nightfowl Dodge Roll |
| 8 hours | Nightfowl Back Attachment (black feathered cloak) |
Drops only count if your accounts are linked before you start watching:
- Log in on pathofexile.com and open your account settings.
- Under Other Connections, click Connect next to Twitch and approve it on Twitch.
- Watch the official channel or a Path of Exile co-stream with Drops enabled.
- Claim each reward in your Twitch Inventory once it unlocks.
The 8-hour cloak needs most of both days, so Day 2 is your chance to catch up. Attendees in Auckland get a code in their swag bag that unlocks all four items plus an ExileCon 2026 hideout.
What to expect on Day 2
With the release dates out, Day 2 is about detail. GGG has planned developer talks and Q&As for both games, live podcast recordings, and the race finals for Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2, played live on stage. Expect follow-up questions on the Shadow and Duelist, the new endgame story and the 3.30 endgame rework. GGG says all talks will be uploaded after the event.
This is the third ExileCon. The first, in Auckland in 2019, revealed Path of Exile 2 and Path of Exile Mobile. The second, in 2023 at the same Aotea Centre, put a playable build of Path of Exile 2 in front of fans. For another big publisher show this season, see our BlizzCon 2026 viewing guide.
FAQ
When is ExileCon 2026?
ExileCon 2026 runs November 7–8 (New Zealand time) at the Aotea Centre in Auckland. Because of the time difference, the livestream days are November 6 and 7 in North America and Europe.
Where can I watch ExileCon 2026?
Free on the official Path of Exile Twitch channel (twitch.tv/pathofexile) and the Path of Exile YouTube channel. Grinding Gear Games also allows co-streaming, so many Path of Exile creators are rebroadcasting it with their own commentary.
What time does the ExileCon 2026 stream start?
The stream starts at 12:00 PM PST on both November 6 and November 7. The keynote started at 1:00 PM PST (21:00 UTC) on November 6. Day 2 starts at 12:00 PM PST, which is 20:00 UTC and 21:00 CET on November 7.
When does Path of Exile 2 1.0 come out?
Path of Exile 2 leaves Early Access on December 11, 2026 (PST) as a free-to-play full release. It completes the campaign with Acts 5 and 6, adds the Shadow and Duelist classes, a new endgame storyline and the Conquerors of Wraeclast challenge league.
When does Path of Exile 3.30 Covens of Umbra launch?
Covens of Umbra, Path of Exile 1's 3.30 league, launches November 13, 2026 (PST) on all platforms. It brings a new challenge league, endgame changes and new unique items.
Are there Twitch Drops for ExileCon 2026?
Yes. Watching gives four Nightfowl cosmetics for Path of Exile 2, unlocked at 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours watched. Link your Path of Exile account to Twitch first, or the watch time will not count.