Kakao Games to Launch 'Path of Exile' Season 23 New League, 'Settlers of Kalguur', on July 25

Jul 23, 2026

Source: Kakao Games

Kakao Games (co-CEOs Kim Tae-hwan and Lee Si-woo) announced on the 24th that the new league for 'Path of Exile,' a hack-and-slash PC online game serviced by the company and developed by Grinding Gear Games (Director Mark Roberts), will be updated on July 25 under the title 'Settlers of Kalguur'.

This league follows a story where players use the power of 'Allflame' to explore the deep sea, eliminate monsters, and search for legendary shipwrecks hidden in the ocean depths. Players can freely arrange sea charts for various regions to design their own exploration routes and earn new rewards, including ancient artifacts.

The season also features a large-scale content update. First, the Season 20 'Settlers of Kalguur' league content will be integrated as permanent content, allowing players to utilize mercenaries continuously from Act 3 onwards. Additionally, a new third ascendancy class for the 'Scion,' called 'Luminary,' will be introduced. The 'Luminary' is the only ascendancy class capable of permanently hiring and managing mercenaries, allowing players to customize mercenary equipment to create diverse combat builds.

Furthermore, the socket system will be completely overhauled. Players will be able to equip any gem regardless of socket color, with additional effects granted when equipping a gem that matches the socket color.

Abyss and Legion league content will also see overall improvements. The combat mechanics and visual effects of Abyss content have been improved for better intuition, and new boss monsters have been added to enhance the player's combat experience. Additionally, a crafting system has been added to Legion content that allows players to transfer stats of unique armor using new currency, alongside new rewards exclusive to the league content.

Beyond this, new endgame content and various special rewards will be added. Balance patches will also be implemented across classes, including stat buffs for staves and the addition of new skills.

Detailed information regarding the new 'Path of Exile' league, 'Settlers of Kalguur,' can be found on the official website and YouTube channel.

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