Today, Grinding Gear Games released a cryptic teaser image for Path of Exile 2, likely hinting at upcoming content in patch 0.3. The image features a weathered manuscript recovered from a long-buried library in the ruins of Oriath, accompanied by a haunting note:
“The symbols are of an unknown language. Deciphering it may be possible, but it will take time... time I no longer have..."
This single line sets the tone for what may be one of PoE2's most enigmatic updates yet—a patch that introduces a forgotten language, a buried history, and perhaps a new layer of gameplay centered around deciphering and discovery.
Symbolic Structure and the “Added? King?" Clue
The teaser showcases a grid of arcane symbols, with several circled and annotated. Surrounding the grid are five parchment notes, each pairing a symbol with a word:
“Beginning?"
“Well?"
“Winter?"
“Birth?"
“Added? King?"
These annotations suggest a thematic progression—from origin to emergence, descent, and seasonal transition. The final note, “Added? King?", stands apart, possibly referencing a new boss, divine entity, or mechanic tied to ascension or corruption.