Path of Exile 2 1.0 Release Date

After almost two years of Early Access, Path of Exile 2 finally has a release date for it's 1.0 launch. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming release of PoE 2

Release Date

Path of Exile 2 releases on Friday 11 December 2026

Free to Play

After launch, Path of Exile 2 will be entirely Free to Play! If you haven't been able to play yet, after 11 December, you'll be able to try the full game at no cost

New Content

Along with the full launch of PoE 2 1.0, a few major content updates are expected

• Duelist Class and Swords (confirmed)
• Acts V and VI
• Additional Classes might be coming, but aren't confirmed. From all information shared, it is unlikely that all 12 Classes will be released in 1.0
• Additional Ascendancies to bring the total number of Ascendancies to all classes to 3 is somewhat likely

As more information is revealed, we will update the list with all confirmed information for PoE 2 1.0. Exilecon 2026 is slated for 7-9 November during which the full scope of 1.0 will be revealed

If you're looking to learn Path of Exile 2 before its full 1.0 launch, check out some of our guides here:

• Beginner Guides
• Mechanics Guides
• Endgame Guides
• Build Guides
• Duelist Teaser