Grinding Gear Games released Path of Exile 2 patch 0.5.5b on September 11, 2026, which corresponds to version 1.123 on consoles. The update focuses on restoring endgame content loops and increasing the availability of specific league mechanics through adjusted drop rates.
Endgame and Tablet Adjustments
The update resolves a significant issue that prevented Expedition from spawning naturally in the endgame. With this fix, players can again encounter Expedition events during standard map progression. To complement this restoration, the drop rates for the following items have been increased:
- Expedition Tablets
- Temple Tablets
- Delirium Tablets
Quest and Encounter Fixes
Patch 0.5.5b introduces a recovery mechanic for Chimeral Inscribed Ultimatums. If a player fails one of these encounters, they can now obtain a replacement directly from The Trialmaster. He is specifically located at the entrance to the Temple of Chaos for this purpose.
Additional gameplay fixes include:
- The Bone Pits: Resolved a rare bug where Mastodon Tusks would not drop from Ekbab, Ancient Steed and Iktab, the Deathlord.
- Temple of Kopec: Players are now provided with guidance to complete the ritual phase after the defeat of Ketzuli.
- Expedition UI: Fixed a visual issue where Verisium Remnants from previous encounters would stay highlighted on the screen.
Technical and UI Improvements
The patch addresses four distinct client crashes to improve general game stability. It also includes a specific fix for controller users, restoring the ability to properly re-order stash tabs. According to the official patch notes, these changes are live across all supported platforms, including PC and current-generation consoles.
