Excitement is building within the POE2 Trade community as developer Grinding Gear Games (GGG) has confirmed the upcoming release of patch 0.2.0 for Path of Exile 2. Set to arrive in March 2025, this update is one of the most highly anticipated patches in the game’s history. Patch 0.2.0 will introduce several key features, including the Gladiator class, a new addition that will shake up the game’s combat systems. In addition, there’s the possibility of new two-handed weapon subtypes, such as two-handed axes and swords, which will significantly impact character builds and combat strategies. This article will explore the features coming in patch 0.2.0, what players can expect from the Gladiator class, and the exciting potential of new two-handed weapons, along with the addition of new skill gems that will define these new playstyles. With these updates, Path of Exile 2 is poised to deliver some truly transformative gameplay changes, and fans can’t wait to see how the game evolves. When Is Patch 0.2.0 Coming?On February 20, 2025, Grinding Gear Games gave the community a heads-up about the upcoming patch 0.2.0, which is scheduled to be released in about a month. Given this timing, fans can expect patch 0.2.0 to launch around the third week of March 2025. This lines up with GGG’s earlier promise of a major update in March, making it one of the biggest patches for Path of Exile 2 in recent months. Furthermore, GGG has also scheduled three in-game competitive events leading up to the release, with the final event taking place on March 16, 2025. Since these events are designed to generate excitement and build hype around the update, it’s safe to assume that the most likely release window for patch 0.2.0 will fall between March 17 and March 20, 2025 (PDT). As fans prepare for the big update, there’s plenty of speculation and excitement about what exactly patch 0.2.0 will bring to the game. However, there are already some confirmed features that players can look forward to, in ... Read more