Path of Exile 2 is about to take its next big step: version 1.0 is being revealed

Path of Exile 2 is about to leave Early Access: Grinding Gear Games will present version 1.0 of its action RPG in detail at ExileCon 2026. The keynote airs on 6 November at 1 PM PST (7 November, 10 PM CET), and just over a month later, on 11 December, the full version launches as a free-to-play title.

Table of contents

  1. When will version 1.0 be revealed?
  2. Free-to-play from 11 December
  3. Registration and rewards
  4. New supporter packs
  5. Trailer
Path of Exile 2 – Fighting a horde at night
Large enemy hordes are part of everyday life (Image: Grinding Gear Games)
Path of Exile 2 – Lightning spell against a large enemy
Flashy spells shape the combat (Image: Grinding Gear Games)
Path of Exile 2 – Fire spiral in a dark ruin
Area spells against groups of enemies (Image: Grinding Gear Games)
Path of Exile 2 – Crystal area with many enemies
Dense packs of enemies await in the endgame (Image: Grinding Gear Games)

When will version 1.0 be revealed?

According to Grinding Gear Games' official announcement on Steam, the "Path of Exile 2 1.0 Full Reveal" takes place during the ExileCon 2026 keynote in Auckland. The show starts on 6 November at 1 PM Pacific time, which is Friday, 7 November at 10 PM in Germany. A pre-show begins half an hour earlier at 12:30 PM PST.

The keynote is expected to last around two hours and will cover both Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2. It will be streamed live on the official Twitch channel and on YouTube. Some reports had previously mentioned 3 November, but the studio's official information names 6 November (US time).

Path of Exile 2 – Boss fight in a rocky arena
Boss fights demand dodging and timing (Image: Grinding Gear Games)

Free-to-play from 11 December

The most important date is already set: on 11 December 2026, Path of Exile 2 launches as version 1.0 and becomes free to play. Since Early Access started on 6 December 2024, access had to be paid for; it currently costs 27.75 euros on Steam. As with the first game, it will be financed through cosmetic items in the future.

Path of Exile 2 – Lava cave with enemies
Fire and lava in the later areas (Image: Grinding Gear Games)

Registration and rewards

Until 11 December you can register on the official website pathofexile2.com. According to Grinding Gear Games, two sign-up milestones have already been reached, and everyone who registers receives two cosmetic effects. Important: buying Early Access does not grant these rewards automatically, so you need to register as well.

New supporter packs

In addition, the existing Early Access supporter packs will leave the store in a few weeks. They will be replaced by five new supporter packs. So if you still want one of the old packs with Early Access, you should not wait too long. You can read more about the game itself in our review of Path of Exile 2.

Path of Exile 2 – Fortified camp from above
The world of Wraeclast is dark and detailed (Image: Grinding Gear Games)

Trailer

The official full release trailer for Path of Exile 2 (Video: Grinding Gear Games).