Grinding Gear Games has announced that Path of Exile 2 will officially launch its 1.0 version on December 11, 2026. The studio revealed the long-awaited release date during gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, confirming that the free-to-play action RPG will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The announcement was accompanied by a trailer that blended gameplay footage with cinematics, promising a complete experience for players in time for the holiday season.
Interested players can register on the Path of Exile 2 website for more information and to unlock exclusive in-game rewards. Grinding Gear Games stated that registration is open to everyone, including existing Path of Exile players, and does not require an existing account. Subscribers to the mailing list will receive an email with a code to claim their unlocked rewards upon the full release. To be eligible for these rewards, players must remain subscribed to the mailing list until they are distributed, with each reward claimable only once per account. Players can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
Further details about Path of Exile 2 are expected to be shared as the release date approaches.