Path of Exile 1’s Curse of the Allflame arrives today with a new challenge league and Scion Ascendancy class

The latest content update for Path of Exile 1, titled Curse of the Allflame, goes live today, July 24, 2026. The new expansion pits action-RPG players against "horrors of the deep" while introducing a suite of fresh systems and refreshed legacy mechanics.

According to MassivelyOP, the update "introduces a new challenge league, significant improvements to Abyss and Legion, the return of the Mercenaries of Trarthus, another new Ascendancy Class for the Scion, an all-new endgame system, […]"

Core Features and Mechanical Changes

At the center of the update is a new challenge league alongside an entirely new endgame system. Players diving into the expansion will also gain access to another new Ascendancy Class for the Scion, expanding the selection of specialization options available for the character class.

In addition to the new systems, Curse of the Allflame updates existing game mechanics. Both the Abyss and Legion mechanics have received significant improvements, and the Mercenaries of Trarthus make their return in this content drop.

What Remains Unknown

Detailed patch notes, specific mechanical changes for the Abyss and Legion revamps, and granular balance adjustments have not been fully detailed in the available source reporting. Specific platform deployment schedules and developer commentary outside of the reported summary were also not available at launch.

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