Grinding Gear Games has released Path of Exile 2 update 1.122 for consoles and hotfix 0.5.5 for PC. Launched on September 7, 2026, the update primarily addresses an exploit involving Ascendancy Points in the Trial of Chaos and resolves a progression block occurring at The Manor Ramparts.
While PC users see this update as version 0.5.5, the 1.122 designation applies to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions. These changes occur within the current Fate of the Vaal League cycle, which originally introduced enhanced Vaal Unique modifiers.
Trial of Chaos and Progression Changes
The most significant change in this hotfix targets the Trial of Chaos. To prevent unintended progression sharing or exploits, Ascendancy Points are now restricted to players who are physically present in the instance at the exact moment the boss is defeated. This ensures that players cannot join an instance after the encounter is finished to claim rewards.
Regarding campaign progression, the developer has fixed a bug in The Manor Ramparts. Previously, the entrance could become inactive or disappear after a player freed the NPC Leitis, preventing further advancement. This entrance is now correctly restored and remains active following the interaction.
Balance and Encounter Fixes
Several adjustments have been made to specific league mechanics and monster behaviors:
- Expedition: Sites in Ocean Biomes will no longer incorrectly generate three sites when Expedition Tablets are used. This aligns the biome’s generation with intended mechanics.
- Ritual: Fixed a visual issue where the Great White One boss would not move its fin while submerged underground during Ritual encounters.
Stability and Technical Improvements
This update includes several backend improvements to resolve stability issues reported since the start of the Fate of the Vaal cycle. The patch notes confirm the following technical fixes:
- Resolved 4 distinct client crashes that caused the game application to close unexpectedly.
- Resolved 4 distinct instance crashes that caused players to be disconnected from the game server.
These stability fixes apply across all supported platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Players are encouraged to update their clients to the latest version to ensure access to the restored Manor Ramparts entrance and stable instance performance.
