When Does Path of Exile 3.30 Release?
Path of Exile 1 expansion 3.30 releases November 13, 2026, using the Pacific standard-time date. Grinding Gear Games will reveal the full details at ExileCon. The current 3.29 Curse of the Allflame challenge league ends earlier, on November 9 at 13:00 PST / 21:00 UTC.
The release date is confirmed, but the timeline announcement does not provide an exact 3.30 launch clock time. This page therefore counts down to the verified 3.29 league end and lists the reveal schedule separately. It does not turn a usual launch-hour pattern into an official timestamp.
Key Takeaways
- PoE 1 version 3.30 is scheduled for November 13 PST.
- Curse of the Allflame ends November 9 at 21:00 UTC.
- ExileCon takes place November 7–8 in New Zealand; the streamed dates are November 6–7 in the Americas.
- The day-one stream begins at 20:00 UTC, with the keynote at 21:00 UTC.
- The expansion’s name, final balance changes and exact release hour need the official reveal and notes.
- A PoE 1 timeline is not automatically a PoE 2 release schedule.
Release and league-end dates come from GGG’s expansion timeline. The broadcast times come from the official ExileCon update.
Release, Reveal and League-End Calendar
Use the event you actually intend to follow. Watching the keynote, finishing a 3.29 challenge and starting 3.30 are three separate calendar entries.
| Event | Published schedule | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| ExileCon in-person event | November 7–8, NZT | Use the published attendee schedule for individual sessions |
| Day-one livestream | November 6, 12:00 PST | November 6 · 20:00 UTC |
| Keynote begins | November 6, 13:00 PST | November 6 · 21:00 UTC |
| Day-two livestream | November 7, 12:00 PST | November 7 · 20:00 UTC |
| 3.29 league ends | November 9, 13:00 PST | November 9 · 21:00 UTC |
| 3.30 releases | November 13, PST date | Exact hour not supplied in the timeline announcement |
New Zealand is ahead of the American broadcast date, which explains why the ExileCon weekend is listed as November 7–8 while the Pacific stream begins on November 6. Do not “correct” one by shifting the announced event dates a day.
3.29 League-End Countdown in Your Local Time
The timer below tracks November 9 at 21:00 UTC. It converts that instant into the device’s local time and changes to an ended message at the deadline.
Plan challenge completion with a buffer for the encounter, any prerequisites and confirmation in the challenge panel. A nearly completed objective is not the same as a completed challenge when the league closes.
What to Finish Before the League Ends
Pick one or two goals you can explain rather than trying to finish every unfinished project at once. Start with time-limited challenges you care about, then decide whether another craft or build milestone is worth the remaining play time.
| Your goal | Useful next step | Avoid this assumption |
|---|---|---|
| A remaining challenge reward | Read the exact challenge conditions and identify the unfinished component. | A boss kill always satisfies every related challenge. |
| Finish the current character | Compare the specific upgrade with its replacement cost and expected use. | A costly final craft is mandatory because the league is ending. |
| Prepare for 3.30 | Save build notes and review the official reveal and patch notes. | The current strongest build is guaranteed to be a strong league starter. |
| Follow the announcements | Set aside the keynote time and keep the official news page handy. | A forum reply or speculative screenshot is a confirmed expansion feature. |
For an existing elemental bow project, our 3.29 Lightning Arrow crafting guide remains scoped to Curse of the Allflame. Its historical URL is retained; that is not a claim that the recipe has already been validated for the unrevealed 3.30 economy.
What Is Still Unannounced?
The timeline post does not establish the new expansion’s full mechanics, final skill changes, a best league starter or a universal crafting budget. Wait for the reveal and patch notes before treating a build list as a tested 3.30 recommendation.
GGG’s ExileCon post also says more Twitch Drop details will be announced. Do not interpret the promise of upcoming Drops as a complete list of reward names, watch hours and account-link conditions. Use the actual campaign announcement when it is published.
The gap between league end and release is another reason to keep the two dates distinct. Ending 3.29 does not mean 3.30 starts at that same moment, and a PoE 2 announcement made at the event does not automatically alter PoE 1’s published calendar.
A Practical Reveal-Day Checklist
- I know the keynote’s local time and have distinguished it from the expansion release.
- I have saved the current character or crafting notes I want to compare later.
- I will check the actual skill, passive and item changes before choosing a starter.
- I have separated confirmed publisher details from forum speculation.
- I have allowed time to finish any remaining 3.29 challenges before November 9.
Once the notes are available, compare changes to the complete build rather than a single damage number. A skill buff can coexist with a changed support, item or leveling route.
FAQ
What is the PoE 3.30 release date?
GGG has announced November 13, 2026 using the PST date. The timeline post does not provide an exact launch hour, so this article does not invent one.
When does Curse of the Allflame end?
The 3.29 challenge league ends November 9 at 13:00 PST, equivalent to 21:00 UTC. The countdown above tracks that specific timestamp.
When is the ExileCon keynote?
The announced day-one stream begins November 6 at 12:00 PST, with the keynote one hour later at 13:00 PST. Those are 20:00 and 21:00 UTC respectively.
Why does ExileCon say November 7–8 elsewhere?
Those are the New Zealand event dates. Time-zone differences place the American streams on November 6–7. Both can describe the same event schedule correctly.
Should I choose a 3.30 league starter now?
You can shortlist playstyles, but final recommendations need the reveal, balance notes and a workable leveling plan. This page does not present current 3.29 rankings as tested 3.30 results.
Is this a PoE 2 release announcement?
No. The November 13 timeline is explicitly for Path of Exile 1 expansion 3.30. Keep the two games’ versions, leagues and patch announcements separate.
Maintained by WowCarry's editorial desk. AI-assisted source research; no first-hand gameplay testing is claimed. Last reviewed 2026-10-18. Dates and exact verified timestamps checked against GGG staff announcements. An exact 3.30 launch hour and unrevealed expansion details are not assumed.
