The future of Uncut Skill Gems in Path of Exile 2’s upcoming version 1.1 is expected to build upon the current gemcutting system by improving usability, drop rates, and flexibility for players. While the core mechanic—finding Uncut Gems and cutting them into active, support, or buff skills—remains, several enhancements are anticipated or have been requested by the community.Key improvements likely include:

• Better Drop Rates for High-Level Uncut Gems: Recent patches have already increased the drop rates and lowered the required level for high-tier Uncut Skill and Spirit Gems, making it easier to obtain powerful skills in the endgame. This trend is expected to continue, ensuring players can access top-tier skills without excessive farming.
• Improved UI and Quality-of-Life Features: Updates have added features like showing gem levels on item labels and adding equipped gem sections in the gemcutting interface. Future versions may further streamline gem management, making it easier to track and upgrade your skill gems.
• Rune and Socket Flexibility: The ability to replace runes in sockets without losing the socket itself has been introduced, hinting at a broader push toward more flexible socket and gem management. This could extend to allowing safer or more versatile gemcutting options.
• Trading and Economy Enhancements: There are community requests and discussions about making Uncut Gems more tradable or easier to exchange, possibly through currency exchange NPCs or other systems, which would help players acquire specific gems faster.
• Expanded Gemcutting Options: While not confirmed, future updates might introduce new gemcutting locations, additional skill choices, or mechanics that allow partial uncut gem reuse or safer experimentation with skills.
• Balancing and Skill Diversity: As the skill gem system evolves, adjustments to skill power, support gem uniqueness, and gem level scaling will likely continue to ensure a balanced and engaging gameplay experience.

Path of Exile 2’s version 1.1 and beyond aim to enhance the Uncut Skill Gemsystem by improving drop accessibility, user interface, flexibility in socket and rune management, and trading options. These changes will make skill acquisition and customization more player-friendly, supporting diverse and dynamic build strategies in the evolving endgame.