Path of Exile 2 leaves early access on December 11, 2026 and goes free-to-play

Grinding Gear Games announced that Path of Exile 2 will exit early access on December 11, 2026 and become free-to-play on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S|X. The 1.0 update adds the sword-wielding Duelist class and the final Acts 5 and 6 of the campaign.

• Early access began on December 6, 2024 with a $30 buy-in
• From December 11, 2026 the game is free on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S|X
• The Duelist is the first class built around swords
• Early access characters move to a separate permanent Early Access league