Path of Exile 3.27 Keepers of the Flame – Full Launch & Rewards Guide
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Path of Exile 3.27 Keepers of the Flame officially launched on October 31, 2025, marking the beginning of the game’s new expansion cycle. Thousands of players from around the world joined in during the first hours to test the new mechanics, explore the league’s theme, and face the returning Breach encounters in a fresh way.
Steam Launch Performance
According to SteamDB, Path of Exile reached a peak of over 185,000 concurrent players within the first 24 hours after release, officially ranking as the 6th most played game on Steam on launch day, right behind PUBG and Battlefield 6.

This good performance shows the strength of the community and how Keepers of the Flame reignited the enthusiasm of players around the world.
Keepers of the Flame Challenge Rewards
In the Keepers of the Flame League, players can complete 40 new challenges to earn a set of exclusive microtransactions themed around the expansion. At 12, 20, 28, and 36 challenges completed, you’ll unlock the Keeper of the Flame Boots, Gloves, Body Armour, and Helmet, respectively, a full cosmetic armor set representing the attire worn by the most loyal members of the Keepers of the Flame.
This armor set, which will also be usable in Path of Exile 2, includes two visual variants, one radiating the pale flame of the Keepers and another featuring a more grounded appearance. All pieces are purely cosmetic and do not affect character power or progression.
Completing challenges also grants players pieces of the Keepers Challenger Trophy Hideout Decoration, allowing them to display their progress and dedication within their hideout.
For those playing in Ruthless mode, these microtransactions are awarded at 2, 4, 6, and 8 challenges completed, keeping progression fair across all playstyles.
Path of Exile 3.27 Keepers of the Flame – Confirmed New Features
The expansion introduces several officially confirmed systems and updates that refresh the game without losing its core identity. Highlights include:
The new Breach mechanic, reintroduced within the league’s story theme. It brings new variations of encounters and enemies tied to the Keepers of the Flame, along with the appearance of Ailith, founder of this mysterious order.
The Asynchronous Trade system, now available from Act 6 onward, allowing players to buy and sell items directly inside the game, even when the seller is offline.
The Genesis Tree, a new system located at the heart of the expansion. Players can use it to grow and manipulate corrupted rewards such as currency, unique items, equipment, and a new type of item called Grafts.
All these features are confirmed in the official patch notes for version 3.27.0 released by Grinding Gear Games.
Twitch Drops and Community Response
To celebrate the launch, GGG hosted a global Twitch Drops event that rewarded viewers of the official livestream with the exclusive Hiveborn Crawler Pet.
The event brought a surge of attention to the game on Twitch, making Path of Exile one of the most-watched titles during the opening weekend of the new league.
Players have responded positively to the update, praising the new trading experience, the Genesis Tree progression, and the return of Breach content with lore expansions tied to Ailith.
CONCLUSION:
Whether you’re returning from Secrets of the Atlas or diving into Path of Exile for the first time, Keepers of the Flame offers a strong mix of innovation and classic gameplay. With record engagement on Steam and new systems that expand the endgame, this league has firmly established itself as one of the most stable and promising releases in recent years.
Stay tuned here at PoE Builds for the latest Path of Exile 3.27 news, full patch breakdowns, and the best builds to get you started strong in the new expansion. ♥









