ExileCon 2026 recebe a revelação de Covens of Umbra. Imagem fornecida pelo proprietário.
The new expansion arrives on November 13 for PC and consoles. Its teaser sets a witchcraft-inspired tone, while GGG prepares the full reveal for ExileCon 2026.
Grinding Gear Games has unveiled the first teaser for Path of Exile 1: Covens of Umbra, the 3.30 expansion scheduled to launch on November 13, 2026, for PC and consoles. The launch is set for 4 p.m. Brasília time, according to GGG’s announcement on X, which lists 11 a.m. PST.
What does the Covens of Umbra teaser reveal?
Titled The Covens Gather, the video shows cloaked figures gathered in a dark forest, surrounded by candles and taking part in a mysterious ritual. The sequence culminates in a supernatural manifestation before revealing the expansion’s name.
The line accompanying the announcement, She comes for your realm, suggests the arrival of an as-yet unidentified female threat.
The name Umbra also opens the door to speculation about a possible connection to Shavronne of Umbra, a character known from Wraeclast’s lore. However, GGG has not confirmed that the character will appear in the expansion.
The teaser clearly establishes a witchcraft theme, but the mechanics of the new league remain unknown.
Watch the official Covens of Umbra teaser.
What could change in Path of Exile 3.30’s endgame?
Beyond the teaser, earlier statements from the developers suggest that update 3.30 could bring significant changes to the endgame.
In an interview with content creator Zizaran, covered by PC Gamer on August 5, 2026, Grinding Gear Games’ Christopher “Octavian” Laferriere discussed the team’s plans to refresh older league mechanics and expand the ways those systems can interact.
Another goal discussed was to reassess how rewards are distributed. The developers want items obtained by defeating monsters to matter more, reducing reliance on chests and predetermined rewards as the main source of loot.
The team also discussed making existing mechanics more engaging and introducing new interactions between different endgame systems. That does not mean every one of these ideas will be included at launch.
These are plans and intentions previously discussed by the developers. GGG has not yet published a definitive list of Covens of Umbra changes, and the details may differ when the expansion is officially revealed.
When will Covens of Umbra be revealed?
The expansion will be presented during ExileCon 2026 on Friday, November 6, using the broadcast date for viewers in Brazil.
According to GGG’s official broadcast schedule, the stream begins at 5:30 p.m. Brasília time, with the main presentation planned for 6 p.m. You can follow it on the Path of Exile Twitch channel or the official YouTube channel.
The presentation is expected to explain how the new league works and provide more information about gameplay, rewards and endgame changes.
Meanwhile, the current Curse of the Allflame league (3.29) is scheduled to end on Monday, November 9, at 6 p.m. Brasília time.
Here are the key dates:
| Event | Date and time in Brasília |
|---|---|
| ExileCon broadcast begins | November 6, 5:30 p.m. |
| Main presentation | November 6, 6 p.m. |
| Curse of the Allflame ends | November 9, 6 p.m. |
| Covens of Umbra launches | November 13, 4 p.m. |
All times in the table have been converted to Brasília time (UTC−3).
Covens of Umbra launches four days after the previous league ends, with free access on PC and consoles.
Until the full presentation, the identity of the figure hinted at in the teaser, the rules of the new mechanic and the extent of the changes to the Atlas remain unconfirmed.
For players tracking the economy and farming strategies in Path of Exile, much of the anticipation centers on potential changes to rewards and older mechanics—systems that could influence build selection and farming strategies next season. ZAUS.GG’s current guides explain these systems as they work in 3.29; they do not predict the rules of 3.30.
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