Path of Exile 3.30 Covens of Umbra launches Nov 13

Path of Exile 3.30 Covens of Umbra launches 13 November 2026. At Exilecon, Jonathan Rogers outlined a major endgame rewrite: Wickerman, fates, Threads of Creation, and Mirage going core.

Curse of the Allflame ends 9 November at 1PM PST. The league is free on Steam or the GGG launcher.

Path of Exile: What does the Covens of Umbra league add?

You steal witch fates to juice bosses, then bind enemy trophies into a Wickerman for head, body, arm, and leg power slots. Grim Fates tailor pinnacle fights.

Feature	Summary
Launch	13 November 2026 (PST)
League	Covens of Umbra
Scarabs replaced by	Threads of Creation
Going core	Mirage
Prior league ends	9 November 1PM PST

Why rebuild the endgame now?

Coloured Atlas regions telegraph denser mechanics. Blight, Ritual, Ultimatum, Expedition, and Betrayal gain new jackpots. Threads let you stack multiple systems while Scarab-like power sits on the tree as baseline.

How do loot changes and Mirage feel?

Ground rares gain clearer tiers; quantity spam drops while bosses and uniques pay more currency. Mirage covers whole maps and roughly doubles explorable space.

Related: PoE 2 delay note, Soulframe Open Preludes, and Steam festival archive.

What should players do before launch?

Finish Allflame challenges by 9 November, pick your league on the 13th, and wait a day before locking economy crafts. Console and PC share the window.

GGG reiterated PoE 1 and PoE 2 will run together with leagues bouncing between them. November–December is stacked for ARPG fans.

Expect day-one Atlas guides to churn fast once Threads combos are mapped. Softcore prices usually stabilise after weekend one.

Practical checklist: storage space, download size, account region, and event calendars. Follow related GamerPapers stories to keep the wider context.

Extra context: verify similar developments on official channels, convert times to your local zone, and favourite the store pages. We may update this article when new official notes land.

Wider view: after the announcement, communities debate time zones, rewards, and competitive impact. Avoid memorising calendars until official channels lock them. Read store pages, patch notes, and esports desks together.

Practical steps: update the relevant app, free storage, confirm account region, and bookmark event pages. Compare claims with earlier coverage before amplifying hype. We stick to primary sources on GamerPapers.

We kept technical terms in short sentences for readability. If official notes change, we will refresh this article. Double-check the publisher page before you share.

What else should players and fans keep in mind?

When you follow this story, separate three layers: the official announcement, reputable desk reporting, and social speculation. Convert times to your local zone, diary store or reward windows, and confirm account region. Launch-day queues are normal—avoid panic buys or ranked grinds in the first hour.

Past cycles show early leaks change quickly. Do not amplify build, transfer, or pricing claims without a primary link. Our sources section points straight at the official text so you can verify in one click.

If mobile and PC differ, read each platform's own notes. Console players should also check storage and preload times. On the esports side, a roster post is not always the same as a countersigned contract the same day—partner-league rules still apply.

Finally, this article is informational. In-game economies, RNG, and competitive rules belong to the publisher. If a hotfix or clarification lands, we will refresh the summary.

Treat it like a mini brief: who, what, when, where, and why it matters. Once those five answers are clear, readers can act—download, watch, or diary the date. We try to keep the article inside that frame.

If official patch notes, store pricing, or roster art arrive later, we will tighten the copy. For now the primary sources on hand are solid enough. Watch for mistranslations or recycled dates in social shares.

Community guides help, but check version numbers and region codes before you follow them. On mobile patches especially, sideloaded APKs are risky—stick to official stores.

Frequently asked questions

When does Path of Exile 3.30 launch?

Covens of Umbra launches free on 13 November 2026 (PST).

Are Scarabs gone?

Threads of Creation replace Scarabs; baseline power moves onto the Atlas tree.

What about PoE 2?

GGG will run both games in parallel; PoE 2 1.0 is planned for December.

Sources

• PCGamesN Exilecon report
• GGG 3.30 timeline
• Path of Exile official