Path of Exile 1: Covens of Umbra arrives on November 13, 2026. Official artwork: Grinding Gear Games.
Path of Exile 1‘s 3.30 update — Covens of Umbra — is scheduled to launch on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. The new challenge league will be free to play on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Players planning to start on day one should use UTC as their universal reference and check Grinding Gear Games’ official countdown for any last-minute changes.
The expansion introduces a new seasonal economy and overhauls major endgame systems. The official Covens of Umbra page brings together Grinding Gear Games’ announcements and launch information.
What time does PoE 3.30 launch worldwide?
Covens of Umbra is scheduled to begin Friday, November 13 at 19:00 UTC (11:00 a.m. PST). These are the corresponding local start times across major regions:
- Los Angeles, US (PST): Friday, November 13 — 11:00 a.m.
- New York, US (EST): Friday, November 13 — 2:00 p.m.
- London, UK (GMT): Friday, November 13 — 7:00 p.m.
- Paris / Berlin (CET): Friday, November 13 — 8:00 p.m.
- Tokyo, Japan (JST): Saturday, November 14 — 4:00 a.m.
- Sydney, Australia (AEDT): Saturday, November 14 — 6:00 a.m.
- Auckland, New Zealand (NZDT): Saturday, November 14 — 8:00 a.m.
These are time-zone conversions of the same planned worldwide launch, not separate regional releases. The November 13 launch date is announced, but the live countdown and official notices remain the final reference if the start time changes. GGG’s launch Twitch Drops announcement lists the same time for the promotion.
Covens of Umbra will be available for free on the platforms already supported by Path of Exile 1, including PC, PlayStation and Xbox. To participate in the fresh league economy and seasonal challenges, players must create a character in Covens of Umbra; existing Standard characters do not automatically join the new league.
What’s changing in Covens of Umbra?
The new league mechanic lets players select Fates that make bosses more dangerous while increasing their rewards. Remains collected from those bosses can then be used to empower the Wickerman. In the endgame, Scarabs are replaced by Threads of Creation, the Atlas passive tree has been reworked, and the loot system has received significant changes. Technical details are available in the official 3.30 patch notes and in ZAUS.GG’s coverage of loot, Atlas and farming changes.
How should you prepare for launch?
Before launch, make sure your Path of Exile client is up to date, review your loot filter, and choose a starter build compatible with 3.30. If you’re still deciding, see ZAUS.GG’s guide to five league starters and ten endgame progression paths. Avoid reusing old Atlas and Scarab strategies without checking what changed in the new update.
On November 13, keep an eye on the official Path of Exile website for potential maintenance notices, patch availability and queue opening times. The GGG announcements reviewed do not give definitive times for those steps, so there is no reliable schedule to publish for them.
About the Author
