Path of Exile 2

When is the release date for Path of Exile 2?

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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.

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Path of Exile 2 entered Early Access on December 6, 2024 — that is the official launch date listed on the game's Steam store page and the date Grinding Gear Games used for the cross‑platform Early Access release. You can see the release info on the official Steam listing and related developer notes about the Early Access launch Steam store page for Path of Exile 2.

The Early Access launch itself followed a short delay from an earlier target date, and GGG have been clear that PoE2 will remain in Early Access while they add promised content. Reporting and developer comments indicate the team no longer expects a full, final release immediately after launch; full release has been discussed as targeting 2026 (and the game director has warned it may stay in Early Access beyond 2025). For context on the delay and the studio’s timeline comments, see coverage from Gematsu and PC Gamer. Gematsu report on the delay to Dec. 6 and PC Gamer discussion of the Early Access timeline.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Q.Where can I find the latest Path of Exile 2 patch notes?

A.The official Path of Exile website hosts the latest Path of Exile 2 patch notes (Early Access Patch Notes threads and Live Updates), and the game’s Steam news hub and official social accounts post immediate alerts and hotfixes.

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