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Path of Exile 2 · 1.0

Path of Exile 2 1.0: release date, free-to-play and everything we know

Grinding Gear Games has confirmed that Path of Exile 2 leaves Early Access and fully releases on December 11, 2026 (PST), and that it goes completely free-to-play. The 1.0 content will be revealed at ExileCon 2026, streaming on November 6 at 12:30 PST. This page is updated as official details land.

ExileCon 2026 · 1.0 reveal

Nov 6, 12:30 PST

Nov 6, 12:30 PM PST · Twitch & YouTube

1.0 launch · free-to-play

December 11

December 11 PST · server hour not announced

Last updated:

Key dates

EventPSTVietnam (ICT)Status
Patch 0.5.5 and the Forbidden Rites league
GGG
Sep 4, 2026, 1:00 PM PDTSep 5, 2026, 3:00 AMOfficial
ExileCon 2026 — 1.0 full reveal
GGG
Nov 6, 2026, broadcast 12:30 PM PSTSaturday Nov 7, 2026, 3:30 AMOfficial
Launch registration rewards close
Path of Exile 2
Dec 10, 2026 (PST)Dec 11, 2026Reported
Path of Exile 2 1.0 launch, free-to-play
GGG
Dec 11, 2026 (PST), hour not announcedDec 12, 2026 early morning if servers open in the PST afternoon, as with past major launchesOfficial

What we know about 1.0

Fully free-to-play from December 11

Official

GGG: "Path of Exile 2 launches as a fully free-to-play action RPG on December 11 (PST)." Until launch day, the game remains a paid Early Access title.

GGG

New class: the Duelist

Official

The Duelist is a sword-wielding melee class, the first in PoE2 built around swords, arriving with 1.0. Its ascendancies have not been shown yet and are expected at ExileCon.

GGG press release

The full campaign

Official

1.0 adds the remaining campaign Acts, completing the Path of Exile 2 story.

GGG press release

Platforms

Official

PC (GGG standalone client, Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

GGG press release

Current leagues end at 1.0

Official

Forbidden Rites (0.5.5) runs until the 1.0 release and ends alongside Runes of Aldur. GGG has not yet detailed what happens to characters or which league 1.0 starts with.

GGG

Pre-registration rewards

Official

Sign up at pathofexile2.com/register for launch news and milestone rewards that unlock as more players register before launch.

Path of Exile 2

Server-open hour

Unconfirmed

Not announced yet. This page will add the exact time as soon as GGG posts it.

GGG

Get ready for launch

Passive tree planner →

Plan your build, share it by link, import/export Path of Building.

Path of Exile 2 builds →

Builds by class and ascendancy.

Classes →

Every current class and ascendancy.

Skill gems →

Every skill gem with per-level stats.

System requirements →

GPU, CPU and RAM by FPS tier.

Frequently asked questions

When does Path of Exile 2 1.0 release?

December 11, 2026 (PST). GGG has not announced the server-open hour yet.

Is Path of Exile 2 free-to-play?

Yes. From the 1.0 launch on December 11, 2026, Path of Exile 2 is fully free-to-play on every platform. Until then it is a paid Early Access game.

What time is ExileCon 2026?

The broadcast starts on November 6 at 12:30 PM PST on twitch.tv/pathofexile and youtube.com/@playpathofexile. GGG will reveal the 1.0 content there.

What is the Duelist in Path of Exile 2?

The Duelist is a sword-wielding melee class arriving with 1.0. Its ascendancies have not been revealed yet and are expected at ExileCon 2026.

What platforms is Path of Exile 2 1.0 on?

PC (GGG standalone client, Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Can I play Path of Exile 2 without Steam?

Yes. GGG offers a standalone PC client from the official Path of Exile site. Steam buyers can link their Steam account to a GGG account to log in with it.

Will my Early Access characters be wiped at 1.0?

GGG has not said. What is confirmed is that the Runes of Aldur and Forbidden Rites leagues end when 1.0 launches. This page will update after ExileCon.

How do I get the launch registration rewards?

Register at pathofexile2.com/register before launch. Rewards unlock in milestones as more players sign up.

Update log

  • Page created: 1.0 date, free-to-play, Duelist and ExileCon schedule confirmed from GGG announcements.

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