PoE 2 Act 3 Changes - Path of Exile 2

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PoE 2 Act 3 Changes - Path of Exile 2

Game: Path of Exile 2

Time: 2025-04-09

In Path of Exile 2, several areas in Act 3 have been reworked to improve gameplay flow, reduce backtracking, and make exploration more intuitive. These changes include layout adjustments, size reductions, improved navigation, and quality-of-life updates.

Area Removals and Size Reductions

Area Name	Change Description	Purpose
The Drowned City	Removed a large dead-end path originally meant to lead to a cut Early Access area. Now excludes an inaccessible door and unnecessary path.	Reduces area size and prevents frustrating dead-end backtracking.
Utzaal	Removed two dead ends: one similar to Drowned City, and another that led to the Treasure Vault entrance in the Present version.	Improves player flow and reduces wasted exploration time.
Apex of Filth	Reworked the large spiral layout that existed to match the Past version. The spiral was removed, breaking that continuity.	Reduces area size for better pacing and less disorientation.
The Azak Bog	Changed from a large square to a rectangular layout, with the boss always located at the far end from the start.	Reduces variance in boss discovery time and simplifies navigation.
Jungle Ruins	Made the area slightly smaller.	Helps players find exits more quickly.

Navigation and Clarity Improvements

Area Name	Change Description	Purpose
Infested Barrens	Added a bottleneck path requiring players to pass near the Waterways entrance early on. Slight reduction in area size.	Ensures players naturally encounter key transitions and improves waypoint visibility.
Jungle Ruins	Improved visibility of the exit leading to Infested Barrens. Checkpoint position moved forward for better player guidance.	Makes progression paths easier to see and follow.
Chimeral Wetlands	Adjusted random variations that sometimes placed the Temple of Chaos entrance too far from the Machinarium entrance.	Reduced unnecessary backtracking between two critical exits.

As players explore the updated Act 3 areas, progression becomes faster and more efficient, especially with reduced dead ends and clearer paths. Whether you're farming bosses or completing quests, these improvements help save time. For those looking to speed things up even more, many players choose to buy PoE 2 Currency to enhance their builds and prepare for tougher encounters.

Soul Core Hunt Improvements

Area Name	Change Description	Purpose
Jiquani's Machinarium	Added an extra Soul Core.	Reduces average time spent searching for required items.
Jiquani's Sanctum	Added an extra Soul Core.	Makes it quicker and less tedious to complete objectives.

General Gameplay Improvements

Change Description	Purpose
Increased timeout duration for areas with side paths or dungeons.	Prevents the main area from resetting while players explore side content.
Planned a more permanent fix to the reset issue, currently addressed with timeout adjustment.	Ensures smoother gameplay without redundant re-clearing of main paths.

Deployment and Monitoring

Detail	Note
Deployment Timeline	These changes are scheduled to go live within the next few days.
Future Updates	Developers will continue monitoring player feedback and may implement further improvements.

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