Overview
- Grinding Gear Games announced that Path of Exile 2 will leave PC early access and reach version 1.0 on December 11, 2026, with the update rolling out on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
- On that date the game will switch from its paid early-access model to free-to-play while a paid edition will remain available for those who prefer it.
- Path of Exile 2 entered PC early access in December 2024 and has received steady updates during development as the studio continues work on the original Path of Exile.
- Players can sign up on the official Path of Exile website now to claim prelaunch in-game rewards ahead of the 1.0 release.
- The move to free-to-play and console launch could expand the player base and shift how Grinding Gear allocates long-term support, though specific 1.0 content and a post-launch roadmap have not yet been disclosed.