Path of Exile Introduces Long-Awaited Pause Feature Ahead of New Expansion Release

In three weeks, the expansion titled **»Secrets of the Atlas»** for the original [**Path of Exile**](https://stopgame.ru/game/path_of_exile) will be released. In preparation for this, the developers at **Grinding Gear Games** have started to share information about the upcoming features. In the first video of the planned series, game director **Marc Roberts** [**showcased**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELA j-Ymc264) the new pause function.

After nearly 12 years since the launch of **Path of Exile**, players will finally be able to pause the game while playing. The game pauses when the Esc key is pressed or when entering any fullscreen interface, such as the passive skill tree.

Additionally, the pause feature activates automatically in case of lag or connection issues. Naturally, during multiplayer sessions, the pause option will not be available. It is also disabled in certain situations, like battles against supreme bosses.

More details about the **»Secrets of the Atlas»** expansion, along with the new challenge league, will be revealed during a [**special livestream**](https://stopgame.ru/newsdata/67020/pervaya_path_of_exile_poluchit_novuyu_ligu_13_iyunya) on June 5th at 23:00 Moscow time. The add-on is set to be released on June 13th.