Grinding Gear Games has unveiled exciting details about the next major update for Path of Exile 2, version 0.2.0h. This substantial patch focuses on refining endgame mechanics and introducing player-requested quality-of-life improvements that will significantly enhance the gameplay experience.

The early access version of Path of Exile 2 has been available across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms since December 2024. The development team has maintained an impressive update cadence, alternating between content expansions, system refinements, and bug fixes to continuously improve the action RPG.

One of the most significant changes coming in update 0.2.0h involves substantial improvements to Breach mechanics. Players can expect:

• Increased monster spawn rates during Breach encounters
• Extended duration for Breach events
• Adjusted loot distribution with fewer but larger stacks of Breach Splinters

These modifications directly address community feedback about Breaches feeling underwhelming, particularly for builds specializing in high-density combat scenarios.

Rogue Exiles are receiving attention in this update as well. While Grinding Gear Games hasn't revealed specific technical details, they've confirmed these formidable NPCs will become more visually prominent during encounters. This change should help players avoid missing valuable loot drops amidst the chaos of endgame battles.

Azmerian Wisps, introduced in the Dawn of the Hunt update, are getting behavior refinements. The update promises more predictable activation patterns when triggering multiple wisps simultaneously, addressing previous reports of erratic behavior.

Quality-of-life improvements form a major component of update 0.2.0h:

• New UI shortcuts for Strongboxes and Essences allow currency use without inventory access
• Vaal Orb functionality integrated with these shortcuts
• Added filter for Unidentified Item Tiers (T1-T5 Magic and Rare items)

The update introduces two specialized stash tabs:

1. Ritual Tab: Designed for Omens and Audiences with the King
2. Socketable Tab: Organizes Runes, Talismans, and Soul Cores with Rune upgrading functionality

Private Leagues will become available through the Path of Exile 1 website initially. While launching without extra mods, Grinding Gear Games has confirmed plans to expand this feature's functionality in future updates.

Scheduled for release during the week of May 12, update 0.2.0h represents another step in Grinding Gear Games' commitment to refining Path of Exile 2 based on player feedback and gameplay data.