Path of Exile 2 goes free-to-play on December 11, 2026

Grinding Gear Games announced at Gamescom that Path of Exile 2 leaves paid early access and launches free-to-play on December 11, 2026, on PC and consoles. The 1.0 release drops the Founder's Pack requirement, completes the campaign with its final two Acts, and adds the Duelist, the game's first sword-wielding class.