Last Epoch has officially announced the release date for Season 3, with the expected major update set to arrive on August 21. This will be the second seasonal refresh for Last Epoch this year, following the successful launch of Season 2 in April. Developed by Eleventh Hour Games, a US-based indie studio, Last Epoch made waves in the PC gaming community with its significant Steam launch in February 2024. This public release not only marked the end of a lengthy beta period but coincided with the game’s peak popularity, boasting over 264,000 concurrent players.
Since then, the developers have launched Update 1.1 and Season 2, both of which played crucial roles in the game’s ongoing success on Steam, where it currently enjoys “Mostly Positive” reviews from more than 99,000 users. The latest seasonal update proved to be well-received, particularly due to its engaging endgame content and enhanced crafting system. As anticipation builds for Season 3, players are eager to see what new features it will bring. The upcoming season, titled “Beneath Ancient Skies,” seems to embrace a dinosaur theme, as hinted by the teaser trailer released alongside the announcement.
The animated clip features a goat-like hunter armed with a bow, facing off against a dinosaur hidden in the foliage. Fans have expressed their excitement about this Jurassic Park-inspired theme in discussions on Reddit, praising the relatively quick rollout from Season 2 to Season 3. The buzz around Season 3 has been largely positive, which bodes well for Eleventh Hour Games as they aim to replicate the successful numbers from Season 2. Earlier in the year, the Tombs of the Erased update significantly boosted player count, but recent statistics show a decline.
The developers are hopeful that with the release of Season 3, player engagement will rebound. Additionally, potential new players can take advantage of Last Epoch’s discounted price of $27.99 on Steam until July 10, though some have expressed disappointment with the ongoing Steam Summer Sale.