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Path of Exile 2

1.0 — Dec 11 2026 — free to play

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Release date11 Dec 2026Classes10 at 1.0BuildsBy weaponPlatformsPC, PS5, XboxDownloadClient and SteamIs it free?Free at 1.01.0Acts 5 and 6TradeOfficial trade site

Early Access has been live since 6 December 2024 and it is still paid. The full release, and the free-to-play switch, is 11 December 2026 Pacific Time. The China client date reported by Chinese games press is 18 December 2026.

Path of Exile 2 gameplay screenshot from the Steam store page

Find a guide by task

New to Wraeclast? Follow the beginner checklist, choose a weapon in weapon types, then compare passive tree planning, ascendancies, skill gems and unique items. The campaign acts and endgame guide separate what is playable today from the announced 1.0 additions.

For a specific task, use loot filters, crafting basics or the tools directory. For a purchase decision, open the game comparisons or other ARPGs. Track announcements in patch notes, dated Steam figures in player count, and public fixes in troubleshooting. Mods explained separates item affixes from third-party software; 2.0 disambiguation separates the older PoE1 patch from this sequel.

Where to start

If you need the day and the timezone fight, open the release date page. If you need the price today versus the price on 11 December, open is it free. Download links for the standalone client, Steam, Epic, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S sit on download. Mac is promised at 1.0, not in Early Access.

The class count is a split I am keeping visible: ten playable at 1.0, twelve planned. Templar and Marauder have no public date. The class table lists weapons, attributes, and ascendancies with a status cell on every row.

What 1.0 adds

The 7 November 2026 press recap and the Steam news post describe six acts, 24 new areas, 18 new bosses, a Shadow class, and a Conquerors of Wraeclast league. I do not turn those headlines into a named boss list, because the posts do not name all 18 bosses. The 1.0 page keeps the figures that were actually printed.

Path of Exile 2 character combat screenshot from the Steam store page

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FAQ

Is Path of Exile 2 out?

Early Access started on 6 December 2024. Version 1.0 is scheduled for 11 December 2026 Pacific Time.

Is Path of Exile 2 free?

Not today. It becomes free to play on the 1.0 date. The Xbox entry pack was listed at $29.99 when checked on 8 November 2026.

Where do I download it?

The official download page is pathofexile2.com/download. Steam app id 2694490 is the Steam edition.

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Last updated 2026-11-08.