Path of Exile is one of the top games on Steam and its now prepping the next edition for release soon. Path of Exile 2 promises to bring new monsters, bosses, campaigns, and so on - an exciting chapter for action lovers. If you're looking forward to Path of Exile 2, read ahead for details including release date, available platforms, system requirements, and more.
Path of Exile 2 Release Date
Path of Exile 2 is releasing its Early Access version at 11:00 AM, December 6, 2024 (PST). Early Access is expected to run in the next 6 months, but the developer did mention that the team would take as much time as they need to finalize the game for official release.
Early Access typically lasts over 6 months, so anticipate Path of Exile 2's official launch sometime in May 2025.
Available Platforms for Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 will launch on PC (Windows), PlayStation5, and Xbox Series. You can play the game on PC via Steam or its standalone PC client.
The game would not be available for MacOS users but the developers confirmed they will add support for the platform as soon as possible.
System Requirements for PC
Path of Exile 2 will showcase tons of upgrades here and there. With revamped gameplay and polished graphics, Path of Exile 2 takes its requirements up a notch compared to its predecessor. For PC gamers, you would need a medium to high-ranged setup to run the game smoothly.
According to the game's listing, here are Path of Exile 2's minimum and recommended settings:
Setting | Minimum | Recommended |
OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
Processor | Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2500x | Intel Core i5-10500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3700X |
Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (3GB), Intel Arc A380, or ATI Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, Intel Arc A770, or ATI Radeon RX 5600XT |
DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Storage | 100 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
Additional Notes | A GPU with at least 3GB of VRAM is required | Solid State Storage is recommended |
Is Path of Exile 2 Free-to-Play?
Yes, Path of Exile 2 will be free-to-play. However, for those who want to grab its Early Access, you must purchase the Path of Exile 2 Early Access Supporter Pack for $29.99. If you regularly spend on Path of Exile, you can obtain Early Access for free.
To get Path of Exile 2 Early Access for free you either have to:
- Have purchased a top-tier supporter pack in the past
- Have spent $480 or more in lifetime purchases
For more details on Early Access' terms to grab it for free, you can visit this page.
Path of Exile 2 - What's New?
Path of Exile 2 takes you into the familiar land of Wraeclast, a dark and grim fantaysy land scattered with all types of creatures and monsters.
In this game, Grinding Gear Games introduces a new campaign with six acts. They host 100 unique environments, 600 monsters, and a whopping 100 bosses. In the Early Access, you would first gain access to 50 bosses but it will increase as the developers continue to add updates to the game.
Other new elements highlighted by the game includes:
- Twelve character classes
- New Skill Gem system
- Dual-specialize your Passive Skill Tree
- New items in the 700 total equipment
- More than 100 endgame maps
And as always, Grinding Gear Games promises that Path of Exile 2 will be completely fair-to-play. All microtransactions in the game would not effect the game itself and is purely for visual or cosmetic value.
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