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 paid Early Access on December 6, 2024; there is no firm full (1.0) release date yet—developers have said the final free-to-play 1.0 launch is planned for after early access and was expected in 2026 but has been delayed. (Status confirmed as of December 5, 2025.)
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Path of Exile 2 is already available in paid Early Access — it launched on December 6, 2024 — but the game’s full 1.0/free-to-play release does not have a firm date yet. The early-access launch and current status are listed on the official Steam store page for Path of Exile 2, and developer commentary about the 1.0 timeline was reported in recent coverage.
For context: the Early Access build contains the opening campaign acts and a growing endgame, and Grinding Gear Games has said the game will transition to free-to-play at its 1.0 release. Key points to note are: - Early Access release date: December 6, 2024 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S). See the Steam listing. - 1.0/full release: No specific date announced; outlets report the studio hoped for a 2026 window but warned the launch was delayed and they’re working to avoid slipping into 2027 (developer comments compiled by GameSpot and analysis in PCGamesN).
If you want, I can watch official channels and notify you when Grinding Gear posts a firm 1.0 release date.
