Path of Exile 2 Release Date Sets 1.0 Launch in December 2026

Grinding Gear Games has announced Path of Exile 2 1.0 has a December release date.

The studio announced the long-awaited schedule update with a trailer that premiered at gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL) 2026, confirming plans to bring its free-to-play action-RPG to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S December 11, 2026. The footage mixed together Path of Exile 2 gameplay with cinematics while promising that players will finally get their hands on a complete build just in time for the holidays.

Grinding Gear revealed more information on its website , directing interested fans to register for more information. Those who do can unlock exclusive rewards.

"Path of Exile 2 is a next-generation action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players," an official description on its Steam page said. "Path of Exile 2 takes place in the land of Wraeclast, a dark continent populated by unique cultures, ancient secrets, and monstrous dangers. A sinister threat, long thought destroyed, has begun creeping back on the edge of civilisation, driving people mad and sickening the land with Corruption."

Grinding Gear first launched Path of Exile 2 in an early access state in December 2024. All the buildup led to a massive launch on Steam , and now, after a few years of ups and downs , the full launch will finally bring the team's vision for launch to life. Part of that vision includes the Duelist, a new class showcased in today's trailer that will be available at launch.

IGN called Path of Exile 2 early access "Great" in our 8/10 review . Even in its unrefined state at the time, we said its "redefined action and surprisingly fleshed-out endgame" got things off to a good start. While we wait for updates, be sure to check out everything announced at gamescom ONL 2026 .

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