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ExileCon 2026: Everything Revealed About Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2

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ExileCon 2026 opened with a highly anticipated presentation from Grinding Gear Games, bringing the Path of Exile community together for a closer look at the future of both games. With major releases approaching, players had plenty of reasons to tune in and discover what the developers have been preparing for Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2.

The excitement surrounding the event was reflected in its impressive audience. At one point during the presentation, the official Twitch broadcast attracted more than 230,000 concurrent viewers, highlighting the considerable interest in the announcements. The event drew attention from players eager to discover what lies ahead for both Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2.


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More than 230,000 concurrent viewers watching ExileCon 2026 on the official Path of Exile Twitch channel.

The timing made this year's ExileCon particularly significant. Path of Exile 1 is preparing to welcome its new expansion, Covens of Umbra, on November 13, while Path of Exile 2 is approaching another major milestone with its highly anticipated 1.0 release scheduled for December 11. With both games entering important stages of development, the presentation provided an opportunity to explore the direction Grinding Gear Games is taking with each title.


Path of Exile 1: Covens of Umbra Brings Major Changes to the Endgame

Path of Exile 1 had plenty of news to share during ExileCon 2026. Grinding Gear Games revealed more about its upcoming 3.30 expansion, Covens of Umbra, arriving on November 13 with a new Challenge League and a major overhaul of several endgame systems.

Beyond the league itself, some of the biggest announcements included the replacement of Scarabs, a redesigned Atlas Passive Tree, changes to familiar league mechanics, and a substantial rework of item drops.


Covens of Umbra: New Challenges, Fates, and the Wickerman

The new league introduces the Coven Queen, whose followers are performing dark rituals across Wraeclast in an attempt to summon her. Players will encounter these Covenites throughout their journey and have the opportunity to disrupt their rituals, unlocking a new mechanic called Fates.

After defeating the Covenites, players can choose a Fate that modifies the boss encounter in their current area. Each Fate introduces additional effects, increasing the difficulty of the fight while offering greater rewards.



Another important addition is the Wickerman, which allows players to harness powers from defeated bosses. By collecting Viscera from bosses empowered by Fates, players can place these remains on their Wickerman and claim a portion of their enemies' power. Every campaign and Atlas map boss has its own unique Viscera, offering different powers to discover.

For those seeking even greater challenges, Grim Fates extend this mechanic to some of the most difficult bosses in the Atlas, with Pinnacle Boss Viscera among the rewards.


Goodbye Scarabs: Threads of Creation and a Redesigned Atlas

One of the biggest changes announced for Path of Exile 1 is the removal of Scarabs, which will be replaced by a new system called Threads of Creation.

Threads can be used directly through the Map Device to add specific league mechanics to an area while increasing monster rarity and difficulty. Investing additional Threads also increases the chances of powerful effects appearing within the selected mechanic.



The Atlas Passive Tree is receiving a complete overhaul as well, with a redesigned layout, dozens of new passive clusters, and additional modifiers. Several effects previously tied to Scarabs will now be available directly through the Atlas, allowing players to guarantee them through their passive choices.

These changes bring a different approach to endgame customization, particularly for players who enjoy planning their mapping and farming strategies.


Familiar League Mechanics Are Changing Too

Grinding Gear Games also announced improvements and adjustments to several existing league mechanics.

One of the highlights is the return of Mirage as part of the core game. Mirages will be able to appear randomly in maps or through map modifiers, and they will now cover entire maps, effectively allowing players to run their content a second time. Saresh is also returning as a more challenging encounter.

Beyond is receiving changes too. Defeating a Beyond boss will no longer stop additional monster portals from appearing, and some bosses may open portals leading into their own realm.


Harvest will replace the usual Sacred Grove encounters in maps with tangled roots that players can modify using currency. Expedition introduces a new service from Gwennen, allowing her gambling mechanic to involve players' own items.

Incursion brings a notable change to the Temple of Atzoatl, where Atziri will replace the Vaal Omnitect and introduce further adjustments to the temple.


A Major Loot Rework and New Unique Items

Another important announcement concerns the way loot drops throughout Path of Exile.



In the endgame, unidentified Magic and Rare items will be able to drop with visible tiers that improve their properties, making it easier to recognize which items may be worth picking up and identifying.

Item rarity is also being reworked. Increased rarity on maps and monsters will now improve different types of drops, including the chances of finding more valuable currency and Unique items while running difficult content.

The expansion will also introduce new Unique items, giving players more equipment options to discover.

With Covens of Umbra arriving on November 13, Path of Exile 1 players have much more than a new league to look forward to. Between the new boss mechanics, changes to the Atlas, updates to existing league content, and the loot overhaul, the 3.30 expansion brings plenty to explore when it launches.


Path of Exile 2 1.0: Full Release Arrives December 11

ExileCon 2026 also brought some major announcements for Path of Exile 2, as Grinding Gear Games unveiled what players can expect from the highly anticipated 1.0 release, marking the end of Early Access and the game's official transition to free-to-play.

Among the highlights are the completion of the six-Act campaign, two new playable classes, a new Challenge League, and significant changes to the endgame, skills, items, and character progression.


The Complete Campaign: Acts 5 and 6 Finally Arrive

One of the biggest announcements was the completion of Path of Exile 2's campaign, with Acts 5 and 6 bringing the story to its conclusion.

Players will return to Oriath, a land devastated by countless disasters, as they confront the Twilight Order and the Beast. The two new Acts introduce 24 distinct areas to explore, ranging from ruined districts to impressive locations filled with new enemies and challenges.



The campaign expansion also brings 18 new unique bosses, each featuring its own mechanics and encounters, alongside more than 20 new Champion Rare enemies designed to offer additional challenges throughout the journey.


Two New Classes: Shadow and Duelist

The 1.0 release will also introduce two highly anticipated classes, each bringing new combat mechanics and playstyles to Path of Exile 2.

The Shadow specializes in daggers, traps, and stealth, allowing players to approach combat in a completely different way. Its new Stealth mechanic makes enemies unable to detect the character until they get close enough, while also granting additional benefits to dagger skills.


Traps introduce another layer of strategy, allowing players to prepare attacks from the shadows and trigger combinations of explosions when engaging enemies. The Shadow will arrive with two Ascendancy Classes: Assassin and Infiltrator.


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Meanwhile, the Duelist focuses on sword combat, speed, and precision. Its defining feature is the new Stance system, which allows players to enhance their sword skills through Ready Stance and unlock additional combat possibilities with Sand and Blood Stances.

The Duelist will also have two Ascendancy Classes available at launch: Knight and Master-at-Arms.

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Conquerors of Wraeclast: A New Challenge League

Another major highlight is Conquerors of Wraeclast, the new Challenge League arriving alongside the 1.0 release.

In this league, players will join Varek and his mercenaries, recruit warriors, and lead their own armies into battle while exploring a new storyline involving the ancient Blood Lord.


The mechanic introduces more than 70 new points of interest and over 20 missions, providing opportunities to recruit troops, discover enemy fortifications, and plan assaults against opposing forces.



As players progress, they'll also be able to establish their own stronghold in the endgame. Three different factions will be available, each featuring its own fortress style and unique troops, along with more than 20 buildings and upgrades.

Conquering enemy castles will provide valuable rewards, including a new crafting material used to reforge equipment.

The league also introduces a larger conflict between factions, with more than 100 castles available to conquer across the league. Players will be able to work alongside others in their chosen faction, competing for control of these locations and gaining advantages as their territory expands.


A New Way to Progress Through the Atlas

Conquerors of Wraeclast also brings an interesting addition to the endgame with a new real-time Atlas system.

Players will be able to recruit up to three commanders and assign them troops and Waystones, allowing their armies to complete maps and collect rewards on their behalf.

Commanders can also be assigned different objectives, including exploring the Atlas, completing Towers, and searching for specific rewards using Tablets.

It's a new approach to Atlas progression that adds another layer of strategy to the endgame, alongside traditional mapping.


New Unique Items, Skills, and Major Class Improvements

Beyond the new campaign and Challenge League, Path of Exile 2's 1.0 release will bring plenty of changes to character progression and equipment. Grinding Gear Games announced more than 40 new Unique Items and improvements to over 70 existing ones, alongside new Skill Gems and a substantial rework of Support Gems, offering players more possibilities when creating their builds.


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The Passive Skill Tree is also receiving a major overhaul, with hundreds of new stats and changes to Jewel Socket placement. Jewel Sockets will now be integrated into passive clusters, introducing new considerations when planning character progression.


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Several existing classes and Ascendancies are getting significant improvements as well.

  • The Mercenary will be able to reload ammunition in the background while using other ammo types, making it faster and easier to switch between them. Meanwhile.


  • the Infernalist is gaining a new demonic minion capable of casting any spell assigned to it, the ability to summon up to three Infernal Hounds, and new Covenant skills that grant benefits through deals with Demon Lords at the cost of sacrifices.


  • The Blood Mage is also receiving some interesting changes, including a rework of Corrupted Blood that makes affected enemies take double damage from all sources while consuming the corruption. New skills and curses will let players unleash stored blood, turn enemies into minions, and create tendrils of blood to corrupt their foes.


  • The Acolyte of Chayula, on the other hand, will be able to summon a companion that can use Quarterstaff skills and even sacrifice their own life to transfer their soul into a clone, causing their previous body to explode.


With the complete campaign, two new classes, Conquerors of Wraeclast, new endgame features, and extensive improvements to existing systems, the 1.0 release represents a major milestone for Path of Exile 2.

Arriving on December 11, 2026, the full version will also mark the game's transition to free-to-play, opening the doors of Wraeclast to everyone.


Watch the Full ExileCon 2026 Day 1 Livestream

Missed the event or want to revisit all the announcements? You can watch the full ExileCon 2026 Day 1 livestream on the official Path of Exile YouTube channel.



Final Thoughts:

With so many exciting announcements for Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2, there's plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks. New challenges, fresh adventures, and countless possibilities await players across both games.


Stay tuned to PoE Builds for the latest news, updates, and build guides as we explore everything that's coming to Wraeclast. I hope you enjoy every moment of this new journey and have an amazing time discovering all the adventures that lie ahead! ♥

 
 
 

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What is Path of Exile?

Path of Exile or PoE is the current leader of Action RPGs, back in 2013 it brought a fresh and challenging experience with nearly infinite ways to build your characters. However, it wasn’t until December 2018, with the huge migration of Diablo Players due to the Diablo: Immortal announcement fiasco, that PoE emerged as the main ARPG on the Market. Since then PoE almost triplicates its content, announced the incredible Path of Exile 2, and served as inspiration for many great games such as Undecember and Torchlight: Infinite.


What makes PoE still great and reaching records of simultaneous online players even almost a decade after its launch? You might ask. Well, the main creator of the game, Chris Wilson once said “Path of Exile is a game designed to be played forever” and here’s why he’s right. First of all, as I said before, there are an unpronounceable number of possibilities you can make with your character. This by itself is already a reason for you to keep playing and playing.  But wait, there’s much more. Path of Exile counts with a New League, every 3 months. Those Leagues come with new Challenges, New Rules, New Items, New Skills, New Lore, New NPCs, and so on.

What is the Current PoE League?

Since December 9th we are facing the challenges of the The Forbidden Sanctum. This League has been very well received by the PoE Players, showing the best retention of all time.


The Current League will last until early April when we will start discovering the amazing contents of Crucible. We can rest assure that the New League will be worth playing and GGG will fix past leagues mistakes such as the overpowered Archnemesis Monsters, the reduced Loot and the Harvest Crafting.

What are PoE Builds?

Replaying Path of Exile is always a new experience, and surpassing the big challenges the game provides will fill your gamer's ego with a warm feeling, trust me. As you might be thinking, if there’re so many ways to build your character, it’s easy to screw it up. You are 100% right, but this also means that if you know what you are doing, you can also create very strong warriors to decimate that Endgame. That’s why is important that you know what are PoE Builds.


PoE Builds are when a most experienced player tries to explain how he created his Build, so others can follow its steps. When the game started you could only find those PoE Builds on the Offcial Path of Exile Forum. Unfortunately, most of those Builds were written by players without any didactic or respect for the newcomers. Using many acronyms and showing complete passive trees, those Build Guides were only meant for experienced Players to read.


After struggling (a lot) to understand and learn the game, I decided that PoE should be more welcoming to new players. I took matters into my own hands and start the Path of Exile Builds Youtube Channel and Website. There I always have a vast selection of PoE Builds that are easy to follow and understand. All of my PoE Builds are displayed without acronyms and provide passive trees step-by-step. 


If you are a beginner, don’t let people intimidate you saying that PoE is super hard. Just create a Character in the current League and follow one of my PoE Builds. Make sure that you are picking a Starter Build though, those are perfect for new players and for starting on a League. I wish you all the lucky on your drops! Happy Grinding

Why Poe Builds Matter?

Poe Builds matter because they can make or break a player's experience in Path of Exile. A well-designed Poe Build can help players progress more quickly, conquer endgame content, and compete in the game's challenging leagues. On the other hand, a poorly designed Poe Build can lead to frustration, wasted time, and an unsatisfying gameplay experience.

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Who Benefits from Poe Builds?

All players, regardless of skill level or playstyle, can benefit from Poe Builds. Newer players can learn from experienced players and follow proven templates to optimize their characters, while more experienced players can use Poe Builds as a starting point to create their own unique builds. Hardcore players can use Poe Builds to push the limits of what is possible in the game, while casual players can enjoy the game at their own pace with well-optimized characters.

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Understanding Poe Builds:

A successful Poe Build requires an understanding of the game's mechanics and a careful consideration of the player's desired playstyle. A good Poe Build should be able to handle a variety of content, including endgame bosses, while also being fun to play and easy to understand.

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What Makes a Good Poe Build?

A good Poe Build should be able to handle a variety of content, including endgame bosses, while also being fun to play and easy to understand. It should also be optimized for the player's desired playstyle and should make use of synergies between skills, passives, and gear.

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What are the Different Types of Poe Builds?

There are many different types of Poe Builds, including melee builds, ranged builds, spellcaster builds, and minion builds. Each build has its own unique strengths and weaknesses and can be optimized for different playstyles and content.

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How Do I Choose the Right Poe Build for My Playstyle?

To choose the right Poe Build for your playstyle, you should consider the type of content you want to tackle, the skills you enjoy using, and the passive tree and gear that will complement those skills. You should also consider whether you want to focus on offense, defense, or a balance of both.

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What are the Popular Poe Builds in the Current Meta?

The most popular Poe Builds in the current meta vary depending on the league and content. Among the popular include Cyclone Berserker, Arc Witch, and Toxic Rain Trickster. However, it is important to remember that popular builds are not necessarily the best builds for every player and playstyle.

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Building a Poe Build:

Building a successful Poe Build requires careful consideration and planning. Here is a step-by-step guide to creating a Poe Build:

  • Step 1: Choosing a Class

    • Choose a class that complements your desired playstyle and skills.

  • Step 2: Selecting Skills and Support Gems

    • Choose skills and support gems that synergize with your class and playstyle.

  • Step 3: Understanding Passive Tree and Ascendancy Classes

    • Allocate passive points in the passive tree and select an Ascendancy class that complements your chosen skills and playstyle.

  • Step 4: Creating a Balanced Poe Build

    • Balance offense and defense to create a well-rounded Poe Build.

    • Consider your desired playstyle, whether it is focused on dealing damage or survivability.

    • Allocate passive points and gear accordingly.

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Advanced Strategies: Min-Maxing Poe Builds

Min-maxing is the process of optimizing a Poe Build to its maximum potential by fine-tuning every aspect of the character, including gear, passive points, and skill choices. This can be a time-consuming process, but it can greatly increase a player's chances of success in endgame content.

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Poe Build Synergies:

Poe Build synergies involve using multiple skills and gear pieces together to create a powerful combination. Synergies can greatly increase a character's damage output or survivability, but they require careful planning and experimentation to implement successfully.

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Making Poe Builds for Endgame Content:

Creating a Poe Build for endgame content requires careful consideration of the content's difficulty and the character's strengths and weaknesses. It may require specialized gear and skills that are different from those used in leveling or early game content.

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Crafting Gear for your Poe Build:

Crafting gear for your Poe Build can greatly increase your character's power, but it requires knowledge of crafting mechanics and an understanding of the gear requirements for your chosen skills and playstyle.

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Leveling with Poe Builds: Efficient Leveling Techniques

Efficient leveling techniques involve using specific skills, gear, and passive tree allocations to level up quickly and efficiently. This can include using AOE skills, prioritizing damage over defense, and utilizing certain leveling uniques.

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Recommended Poe Builds for leveling:

Recommended Poe Builds for leveling vary depending on the player's chosen playstyle, but some popular options include Arc Witch, Cyclone Berserker, and Frost Blades Raider.

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Tips for managing Poe Builds while leveling:

Managing Poe Builds while leveling can be challenging, but some tips include prioritizing movement speed, using leveling uniques, and planning ahead for passive tree allocations and gear upgrades.

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Poe Builds for Different Playstyles: For Hardcore Players

for hardcore players require a focus on survivability and defensive mechanics. They may prioritize life or energy shield over damage, and they may make use of skills and gear that can mitigate incoming damage.

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For Casual Players:

for casual players may prioritize ease of use and enjoyment over maximum power or optimization. They may make use of skills that are fun to play, or they may prioritize survivability over damage output.

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For Solo Players:

For solo players may prioritize self-sufficiency and the ability to handle a variety of content alone. They may make use of skills and gear that allow them to handle multiple enemies at once, or they may focus on survivability and self-healing.

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For Group Play:

For group play may prioritize party synergy and support. They may make use of skills and gear that buff allies, or they may focus on crowd control and AOE damage to complement other party members' skills.

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Adjusting and Tweaking Poe Builds: When to adjust your Poe Build

Adjusting your Poe Build may be necessary when you encounter difficulties with certain content or when your chosen skills or gear are not performing as expected.

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Understanding the Mechanics:

Understanding Poe Build mechanics, including how skills and support gems interact, can help you identify weaknesses in your Poe Build and make informed decisions when adjusting it.

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Tips for tweaking your Poe Build:

When tweaking your Poe Build, focus on identifying specific weaknesses and making small, targeted adjustments rather than trying to overhaul the entire build. Consider your desired playstyle, the content you want to tackle, and the available passive points and gear.

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What to do when your Poe Build doesn't work:

If your Poe Build 

is not working as expected, it may be necessary to start over with a new build or to seek advice from community resources such as Poe Build guides, tools, and forums.

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Community Resources for Poe Builds: Poe Build Guides and Databases

Its guides and databases provide detailed information on different Poe Builds, including passive tree allocations, gear requirements, and playstyle recommendations. Some popular resources include PoeNinja, Path of Building, and official Path of Exile forums.

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Tools and Calculators:

Its tools and calculators allow players to experiment with different gear, skills, and passive tree allocations to optimize their Poe Builds. Popular tools include Path of Building and PoE Planner.

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 Streamers and YouTubers:

Poe Build streamers and YouTubers provide gameplay footage and commentary on different Poe Builds, allowing players to see the build in action and get advice on gameplay strategies. Some popular content creators include Path of Exile Builds, Mathilification and ZiggyD.

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Communities and Forums:

Its communities and forums provide a space for players to share and discuss their Poe Builds, as well as to seek advice and feedback from other players. Some popular communities include the Path of Exile subreddit and the official Path of Exile forums.

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Conclusion:

Poe Builds is an essential aspect of Path of Exile gameplay, allowing players to customize their characters and tackle the game's many challenges. By understanding Poe Build mechanics, selecting the right skills and gear, and seeking advice from community resources, players can create powerful and enjoyable builds that suit their playstyle and goals. Whether you are a hardcore or casual player, solo or group player, or focused on endgame content or leveling, there is a Poe Build out there that can help you achieve your goals in Path of Exile.

FAQ

What are the best classes in PoE?

- There is no good Answer to that Question. In Path of Exile the Build is way more important than the Class, because each one can do anything. You can have Witches with Axes and Marauders casting Spells.

How do you get good at PoE?

- Path of Exile is a very complex Game, the best way to get good is to follow Guides to learn the detailed Mechanics. After a few Hundred Hours you’ll be ready to make your own Builds.

What is the Easiest Class in PoE?

- The Witch. Most of the Easiest Builds are better when made with Witches, particularly Minion Builds. Totem Builds with the Templar are also Super Easy to play and Great for Beginners.

Will there be a Path of Exile 2?

- Yes, and it’s Awesome! It doesn’t have a Launch Day yet, but it looks like we are going to have a Beta on 2023.

How Long is Poe Endgame?

- In order to Complete your Atlas and Kill every single Endgame and Uber Boss, you can prepare yourself for over 500 hours of Fun Gameplay.

What can you do about Breachstones?

-  Use them on your Map Device to Face the Brach Lords and get some Valuable Items.

Is Path of Exile Noob Friendly?

- No. But you can have a Good Time Playing if you start following Build Guides to learn the Mechanics in an Easy way.

How Long is Path of Exile?

- You will take around 30 Hours to Complete the 10 Acts. Those Acts are Like the Tutorial of the Game. You can expect over 500 Hours of Gameplay if you want to check every aspect of the Endgame.

How do you Level Up Fast in Path of Exile?

-  First of all, you need to know what you are doing. Passing through the 10 Acts fast is the best way to improve your Leveling. Run through the Maps killing only blue monsters and making the necessary quests. This way you can reach Level 80 in just a few hours.

How do I get to the Syndicate Safehouse?

-  First of all, you need to get enough Intel about the Safehouse you want to go. To do that you need to interrogate the Syndicate Members. After you get enough Intel, talk to Jun and ask her to show the Investigation. There you’ll find a Button that opens a Portal to the Syndicate Safehouse.

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