Eleventh Hour Games, the developers behind the popular action RPG Last Epoch, have announced a slight delay to the highly anticipated “Tombs of the Erased” update. Originally slated for an earlier release, the update is now scheduled to launch on April 17th.

While the official announcement didn’t explicitly state the reason for the postponement, industry observers speculate that the decision stems from a desire to avoid a potential collision with the highly anticipated Path of Exile 2 testing phase. Launching “Tombs of the Erased” too close to the Path of Exile 2 release could have divided the action RPG player base, impacting the initial reception of the new content.

The “Tombs of the Erased” update promises a significant injection of fresh content into Last Epoch, including. The delay, while disappointing to some eager players, is likely a strategic move by Eleventh Hour Games to ensure the update receives the attention it deserves and avoids competing directly with a major industry event.

Players can now mark their calendars for April 17th, when they will finally be able to delve into the “Tombs of the Erased” and experience the new additions to the world of Last Epoch.