Path Of Exile 2 Continues To Drop Small Teasers For Update 0.2.0

The Path of Exile 2 crew is still dropping hints about what’s coming in update 0.2.0, spotlighting a handy new weapon lock feature and some spruced-up visuals for Essences.

Their latest teasers showcase the weapon lock, a nifty quality-of-life addition that lets you freeze your main or off-hand weapon—or both—so you can keep the same gear across your two weapon sets. They’ve also shared a sneak peek at the revamped Essences, which are getting a visual glow-up as part of a broader push to polish both the look and sound of Path of Exile 2.

Since the game hit Early Access, Grinding Gear Games has been upfront about their plans to roll out steady upgrades and make good on earlier promises. They’ve admitted to biting off a bit more than they could chew initially and are now zeroing in on these enhancements.

We also got a look at two new Support Gems in the pipeline: Battershout and Perfection Support. These are just a taste of a larger batch of gems on the way, joining previously revealed ones like Derange, Volcanic Eruption, Embitter, Concoct, and Commiserate—though there’s still more to come beyond this lineup.

Expect these teasers to keep trickling out. Earlier previews for 0.2.0 hinted at Towers spawning with boss-related mechanics, plus new Ascendancy classes, Unique items, and a slew of endgame tweaks, including fresh options for the Atlas Passive skill tree. There’s plenty more brewing too, so the hype’s far from over.