SNACK Summary in Three Lines
- The Path of Exile 3.29 Curse of the Allflame patch notes have been released.
- The new challenge league centers on a flow of sailing to find objects and changes to objects and rewards.
- According to the official Steam store, the game is free to play, making it easy to check whether now is the time to return.
Snackgirls Editor note
Red: “When a Path of Exile league changes, it effectively opens a new starting line. This time, Allflame and sailing are shaping the reason to come back.”
AIKO: “Because it is a free-to-play game, the entry barrier is low. The patch notes are long, though, so it is best to start with the new league and the return of mercenaries.”
Grinding Gear Games’ official patch notes have revealed Path of Exile Content Update 3.29.0 — Curse of the Allflame. AUTOMATON also covered the update as part of its July 25 rollout news.
The key point here is not just that “a new season has opened.” The official patch notes bring together the Curse of the Allflame challenge league, sailing, the integration of Trarthus Mercenaries into the core game, and several reworks of existing content.
Changes You Can See Right Away in This League
The official patch notes describe a flow in which players meet the pirate captain Valeria and prepare to set sail by collecting charts across the seas of Wraeclast. Recovering rewards from the deep sea and handling items in new ways form the core structure of this league.
In addition, Trarthus Mercenaries, a previous league element, are returning as a core mechanic. Readers who already play Path of Exile should not only look at the new league, but also check how the flow of builds and companion management may change.
Why It May Be Worth Returning Now
According to the official Steam store, Path of Exile is free to play. That makes this update less a question of “should I buy it?” and closer to whether to log back in now and see the early-league atmosphere.
That said, the patch notes are very long, with many detailed numerical and skill changes. If you want to quickly check the new league, the practical order is to start with the Curse of the Allflame league structure, then the return of mercenaries, and then the changes related to the build you use.
Sources and checked date: Checked on July 25, 2026
- https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/3985366
- https://store.steampowered.com/app/238960/Path_of_Exile/
- https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/path-of-exile-20260725-456603/
The official Path of Exile patch-note text mirror was checked for the 3.29.0, Curse of the Allflame, sailing, Trarthus Mercenaries core-game integration, and challenge league wording. The official Steam appdetails were checked for the Path of Exile name, free-to-play status, and official header/screenshot images. AUTOMATON was used for cross-checking the freshness of Japanese-language reporting.
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