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Q.When is the release date for Path of Exile 2?

A.Path of Exile 2 launched in Early Access on December 6, 2024. The game is available on PC and consoles in Early Access while Grinding Gear Games works toward a full release expected in 2026 or later.

Q.What classes are available to play in Path of Exile 2?

A.Path of Exile 2 has a planned total of 12 base classes (each with three Ascendancy choices), but Early Access initially shipped with six playable classes: Warrior, Sorceress, Ranger, Monk, Mercenary and Witch.

Q.How does trading work in Path of Exile 2?

A.Trading in Path of Exile 2 is a player-driven system that uses direct in-person trades plus an official trade site/in‑game market and a Currency Exchange—items and currency orbs (not gold) are used as the medium of exchange. Listing items requires a Premium (public) stash tab and trades complete when both players are in the same instance and accept the exchange.

Q.How does the skill tree work in Path of Exile 2?

A.Path of Exile 2 uses a single, massive passive skill tree (class-specific start positions plus Ascendancies) alongside a reworked gem system where skill gems are slotted on your character and support gems are socketed into those skills to modify them.

Q.What are some good builds for Path of Exile 2?

A.Popular Path of Exile 2 builds in 2025 include long-range casters (Spark/Archmage), bow farmers (Lightning Arrow Deadeye), minion witches (Infernalist), strong melee clears (Cyclone/Sunder Titans), and poison/throwing projectile builds—each fits different budgets and playstyles.