0.5 - Return of the Ancients: Free Weekend

The Return of the Ancients update for Path of Exile 2 will provide an opportunity for anyone to try out the game for FREE!

Save the Date

For three days at the launch of Path of Exile 2's 0.5 update, Return of the Ancients, the ARPG will be free to play for everyone! The Free Weekend will not restrict any form of content from players and any progress you make will be saved on your account should you wish to continue playing after purchasing an early access key.

Start time: May 29th, 1 PM PDT

End time: June 1st, 1 PM PDT

Early Access Discount

As part of the Free Weekend for 0.5, the early access will be available at a 50% discount, so there's never been a better time to jump into Path of Exile 2! The ongoing development of Path of Exile 1 and 2 is funded via the sale of Supporter Packs - you can purchase yours here and play Path of Exile 2 today!

Available to All

The free weekend will be available on all platforms, including PC, Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X, so you can experience the game no matter which platform you have access to!

How to Play:

• PC: log in to your existing Path of Exile account or create a new one at pathofexile2.com, and download the client at https://pathofexile2.com/download. Alternatively you can download the client from the Steam store or the Epic store.
• Console: search and download the client from the Xbox or Playstation store.

FAQ

For more information about the upcoming Free Weekend, including some frequently asked questions, head over to the official announcement.