Path of Exile 2 is finally leaving early access. Grinding Gear Games has confirmed that the 1.0 full release lands on December 11 (Pacific time) on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and the game goes free to play on every platform. The final two acts arrive with it, along with a brand-new class called the Duelist.
What is confirmed for 1.0
- Release date: December 11, 2026 (Pacific time). The studio has not shared a launch time yet.
- Platforms: PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store and the standalone client, plus PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Price: free to play. Grinding Gear Games says optional purchases cover things like cosmetics and extra stash tabs.
- Story: Acts 5 and 6 arrive at launch, which completes the six-act campaign. Act 4 was already added during early access.
- New class: the Duelist, a fast and aggressive melee fighter and the first class built around sword and shield. According to the studio, he was raised as an orphan in the slums, trained for the Grand Arena and fled during the Fall of Oriath.
- Early registration: players who sign up at pathofexile2.com/register before December 10 (Pacific time) unlock community rewards, including exclusive effects and a pet. The more people register, the bigger the rewards get.
The studio also promises “a massive pile of other content and changes,” but it has not listed them yet. Wccftech reports that early access characters will move to a permanent Early Access league, while the 1.0 economy starts fresh for everyone.
The Become the Darkness teaser and the November 6 reveal
The official “Become the Darkness” teaser says the full 1.0 details will be shown on November 6 at 12:30 p.m. PT, 3:30 p.m. ET, on twitch.tv/pathofexile. Here is what that means in your time zone:
| Region | Time on Friday, November 6 |
|---|---|
| USA Pacific | 12:30 p.m. |
| USA Mountain | 1:30 p.m. |
| USA Central | 2:30 p.m. |
| USA Eastern | 3:30 p.m. |
| Brazil | 5:30 p.m. |
| UTC and UK | 8:30 p.m. |
| Germany, France, Italy, Spain | 9:30 p.m. |
| Greece | 10:30 p.m. |
| Japan | 5:30 a.m., Saturday |
The teaser shows a dagger thrown at a coin, and fans are already guessing that the Shadow class could be next. That is speculation, and the studio has not confirmed it. Watch the official teaser above.
Which classes come after launch?
Early access started with six classes, and the Huntress and the Druid were added later. With the Duelist, the game reaches nine classes at launch, according to Wccftech. The long-term plan is 12 base classes with three Ascendancies each, so Marauder, Shadow and Templar are still missing. Game director Jonathan Rogers said earlier that it is “likely we won’t have all of them” at 1.0, and that a finished campaign and a balanced endgame matter more. There is no date for the missing classes yet.
PC requirements
These are the specs on the current Steam page. Grinding Gear Games has not announced new ones for 1.0 yet, so they may change. A graphics card with at least 3 GB of VRAM is required, and an SSD is recommended.
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Intel Core i5-10500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3700X |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 960 (3 GB), Intel Arc A380 or AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA RTX 2060, Intel Arc A770 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB, SSD recommended |
If you play on the go, the game is already Steam Deck Verified.
Our take
I played quite a lot of Path of Exile 2 during early access, and overall the game was fun. The UI felt heavy and really old-school to me though, and the inventory and the marketplace annoyed me a lot. I hope 1.0 brings big changes, because I want to jump back in and play it again.
Galanos, GamingBroject
For now the studio has not said anything specific about the UI, the inventory or trading. The November 6 reveal is the first real chance to see if those problems are getting fixed.
Release date, platforms and price
- Release date: December 11, 2026 (Pacific time), launch time not announced yet
- Reveal stream: November 6 at 12:30 p.m. PT, 3:30 p.m. ET, on twitch.tv/pathofexile
- Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, standalone client), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Price: free to play
- Early registration rewards: pathofexile2.com/register until December 10 (Pacific time)
- Steam page: Path of Exile 2 on Steam
This article is based on Grinding Gear Games’ official announcement and teaser, the Steam store listing, and reports from Wccftech, Notebookcheck and PCGamesN.
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- Genre: Action RPG, Dark fantasy
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