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Pause Feature Is Coming to Path Of Exile 1 in 3.26

Last Updated:May 26, 2025

GGG just released a teaser that shows the feature to pause the game is coming to Path of Exile 1 in 3.26 Secrets of the Atlas. This function is effectively identical to how pausing works in Path of Exile 2 at the moment.

Pause Feature Coming In 3.26

  • Pause the game at any time by pressing Escape or opening any full-screen interface such as the Passive Skill Tree
    • This should mean the game also pauses when opening the Betrayal Syndicate board for example
  • Automatically pauses when detecting lag, or when disconnecting
  • Cannot pause in areas with the "Cannot Pause" debuff
    • Mainly reserved for Pinnacle Boss Encounters
  • Expect more Quality of Life teasers until the reveal stream on the 5th of June

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The Pause feature is coming in 3.26 Secrets of the Atlas! Pausing the game is an excellent feature in PoE2 and we are glad to see it be implemented this quickly in PoE1 as it adds convenience as well as protection against disconnects in hardcore especially. Looking for more news on Path of Exile 2 Patches or Hotfixes? Then head over to our Discord and select the Path of Exile 2 role in #roles to stay up to date with our content development. Stay sane, Exile!

Written by: Cptn Garbage

Reviewed by: Crouching_Tuna

Pause Feature Coming

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