Atlas Expansion Incoming?

While GGG hasn't outright confirmed it, the Atlas-themed name and Path of Exile 2 Currency teaser strongly point to a major endgame rework or expansion. Based on past updates, if this is indeed an Atlas expansion, players can expect:

New Atlas bosses or reworked existing ones
Map pool or tier reshuffling
Atlas tree changes and passives
New endgame progression systems
Loot and reward tuning
Story content tied to the Atlas lore

Confirmed Quality of Life Changes in 3.26

GGG has already confirmed several exciting QoL updates, many of which address long-standing player requests.

Solo Pause Feature

Players playing solo will now be able to pause the game by opening the menu or switching to a fullscreen interface. This change brings a long-awaited bit of relief for SSF and casual players alike.

Elder/Conqueror Map Re-Rolling

You will now be able to use POE 2 Orbs of Horizons on special Atlas maps- named Elder, Guardian, and Conqueror maps. This change gives more control of thearming-specific bosses and content.

Map Device Inventory

A new mini-inventory for the Map Device is being added, allowing players to store maps and fragments inside it. This streamlines map running and saves inventory space- an especially welcome change for Path of Exile 2 Currency for sale those who run hundreds of maps in a single session.