Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
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Path of Exile 2 Full Release on December 11 PST
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Path of Exile 2 fully releases on December 11! Experience the complete six-Act Campaign, two new Classes and weapon types, sweeping balance changes, a new Challenge League, and much more as Path of Exile 2 enters Full Release. Experience the complete campaign in Path of Exile 2's full release, with the addition of…
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Path of Exile 2 fully releases on December 11! Experience the complete six-Act Campaign, two new Classes and weapon types, sweeping balance changes, a new Challenge League, and much more as Path of Exile 2 enters Full Release. Experience the complete campaign in Path of Exile 2's full release, with the addition of Acts 5 and 6. Explore 24 distinct new areas and face 18 new unique deadly bosses. In addition, discover over 20 new Champion Rare encounters, each with its own mechanics and surprises. New Class: The Shadow The Shadow lurks unseen, using daggers, traps, and shades to bring down his foes. The Shadow introduces Stealth, an entirely new mechanic in Path of Exile 2 unlike any stealth mechanic you've seen before. While in Stealth, monsters can't see you until you get within a short distance of them. Being in the shadows also empowers your dagger skills, granting them a range of additional bonuses. In addition to daggers, the Shadow wields another new weapon type: Traps. Prepare your traps while in stealth, then trigger them automatically as you strike. Traps explode in the order they were thrown, allowing you to set up the perfect combo! On release, the Shadow has two Ascendancy classes: the Assassin and the Infiltrator. New Class: The Duelist The Duelist is a skilled swordsman, relying on speed, precision, and well-timed strikes to overwhelm his opponents. Stances are a new mechanic in Path of Exile 2 that the Duelist masterfully utilises in battle. Use Ready Stance to empower your sword skills, enhancing each of them in different ways! Unlock even deadlier…
Tune in to the ExileCon livestream this weekend to catch our latest developments for Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2 and claim a new set of Twitch Drops! How to Participate Simply link your Path of Exile account to Twitch (see below) and tune in to the official ExileCon broadcast at www.twitch.tv/pathofexile, or…
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Tune in to the ExileCon livestream this weekend to catch our latest developments for Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2 and claim a new set of Twitch Drops! How to Participate Simply link your Path of Exile account to Twitch (see below) and tune in to the official ExileCon broadcast at www.twitch.tv/pathofexile, or any channel in the Exilecon directory during this time: Start time: November 6 at 12:30 PM PST End time: November 7 at 11:59PM PST Accumulate two, four, six, or eight hours of watch time on any relevant channel across both days of ExileCon to earn the following cosmetic effects: 2 hours: Nightfowl Weapon Effect 4 hours: Nightfowl Level-up Effect 6 hours: Nightfowl Dodge Roll 8 hours: Nightfowl Back Attachment The drops are guaranteed for everyone who watches any Exilecon stream for the required amount of time. This promotion is available to all accounts. If you’re attending ExileCon in person, you will automatically receive these rewards on the account you purchased the ticket with. If you’re planning to stream ExileCon during our livestream and want to enable Twitch Drops for your viewers, you can do it via your Twitch Creator Dashboard here. Linking your Path of Exile Account to Twitch Visit your Twitch Settings page while logged in. If your account isn't connected, click the "Connect" button for Twitch under "Other Connections". Complete the process on Twitch and you will be redirected back to your Twitch Settings page. If your account is already connected, this page should say "Your Path of Exile account is currently linked to your Twitch account." After…
ExileCon 2026 - House Rules and Event Streaming Code of Conduct
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For attendees and streamers that would like to share the ExileCon experience with viewers that aren't able to make it in person, we've put together a Code of Conduct for live streaming the event. If you plan to be IRL streaming during ExileCon, please adhere to the following guidelines so the event can remain fun and…
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For attendees and streamers that would like to share the ExileCon experience with viewers that aren't able to make it in person, we've put together a Code of Conduct for live streaming the event. If you plan to be IRL streaming during ExileCon, please adhere to the following guidelines so the event can remain fun and safe for everyone. We reserve the right to ask you to end your stream if we feel the Code of Conduct has been breached. If at this point you show further non-compliance, you will be removed from ExileCon. Please respect people's space. If someone is giving social cues that they don't want to be included in your stream, please respect that and move on. The comfort of ExileCon attendees will always take priority over IRL Streaming. Please do not crash any presentations or interviews. You can watch them with your audience but do not be disruptive in any way to the normal flow of the convention. Please do not talk during any of the developer talks. Please do not film or stream any meet and greets. However, you can film/stream your own meet and greet. If your meet and greet is happening alongside another booked guest, please get their consent before doing this. While streaming or filming, do not enter any bathrooms or other spaces where people would expect privacy. Please don't do anything that belittles or mocks any attendees of the event, including staff. Please do not stream the VIP Dinner, ExileCon After Party or Ultra VIP Dinner. Please be considerate of the length of your camera arm not getting in other people's way in any scenario. You can record your…
75.1% of 227,476 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 74.9. The developers have shipped 8 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 17.6.
reception 74.9·support +17.6·Excellent
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Development
Actively supported
Last heard from developers
6 days ago
Historical posting rhythm
every ~2 days
Substantial updates (6 mo)
8
Current silence
4× normal
The developers post roughly every 2 days and were last heard 6 days ago — within their normal range. 8 substantial updates recorded in the past six months, 4 classified as major.
Last successful news check: Nov 13, 2026, 2:04 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.
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releaseSep 26, 2026
Path of Exile 2 Registration Milestone Unlocks Soulflame Weapon Effect
Grinding Gear Games has unlocked a new milestone in its Path of Exile 2 pre-launch registration campaign. The Soulflame Weapon Effect — an exclusive cosmetic — has been added to the reward pool, meaning all registered participants are now guaranteed at least two cosmetic effects when the game fully launches.
What changed
The Soulflame Weapon Effect has been unlocked as a milestone reward
Everyone who registered will receive at least two exclusive cosmetic effects at full launch
The full launch date is December 11
Registration remains open until December 11 PST
Three more milestone rewards have yet to be unlocked
Registration requires an email confirmation — earlier sign-ups should check their inbox for a confirmation message
The announcement was authored by Natalia_GGG and published on September 21, 2026.
For players who have already registered, the key action is confirming the email if that step was skipped — without it, the rewards may not be secured. Three remaining milestones suggest the cosmetic haul could grow further before the deadline closes.
releaseAug 21, 2026
Path of Exile 2 Adds 60+ Last of the Druids Cosmetics to Store
Microtransactions drawn from the Last of the Druids Mystery Box are now available for individual purchase in the Path of Exile store, applying to both Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2.
What changed
Over 60 new microtransactions added to the store
Items span multiple categories: Armour Sets, Portals, and Level-Up Effects
Available across both Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2
The announcement notes a video is available for those who want a closer look at the full selection before browsing.
For players who passed on the mystery box — where contents were randomised — the direct-purchase route means acquiring specific items without gambling on a drop.
The big day is approaching, Path of Exile 2 hits the 1.0 on December 11 when it will also finally go free to play. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/11/path-of-exile-2-releases-december-11-with-a-huge-update-it-…
About a year ago, the devs behind Path of Exile 2 delayed the game's 1.0 release to an unspecified point in time, only offering the hope that it wouldn't slip into 2027 (doing much the same about half a year later). But there's good news: i…
Path of Exile 2 fully releases on December 11! Experience the complete six-Act Campaign, two new Classes and weapon types, sweeping balance changes, a new Challenge League, and much more as Path of Exile 2 enters Full Release. Experience th…
Tune in to the ExileCon livestream this weekend to catch our latest developments for Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2 and claim a new set of Twitch Drops! How to Participate Simply link your Path of Exile account to Twitch (see below) an…
For attendees and streamers that would like to share the ExileCon experience with viewers that aren't able to make it in person, we've put together a Code of Conduct for live streaming the event. If you plan to be IRL streaming during Exile…
Grinding Gear Games представила тизер полноценного релиза Path of Exile 2 — условно-бесплатной action RPG с мрачным мотивом цены судьбы, версией 1.0 и грядущими подробностями обновления. Ролик посвящён переходу игры к полному запуску: детал…
The schedule for ExileCon 2026, starting in just a week, is now available! Check out the convention website to find out more about the full programme for next weekend. For our online viewers, we will be broadcasting the keynote, gameplay de…
Everything has a price… even fate. In just a week, we’ll be announcing our newest content for Path of Exile 2 as we continue the road to Full Release, live at ExileCon 2026! Don’t miss our big announcements on November 6 PST! Tune in to the…
ExileCon 2026 is happening in just two weeks! If you’ll be watching the convention online, here’s some information you may find useful. Livestream time The keynote officially starts at 1:00 PM on November 6th PST. We’ll go live at 12:30 PM …
It’s been almost two years since we released the Early Access Supporter Packs, and it’s almost time for them to go. They’ll be leaving the store forever in a few weeks, to be replaced by a set of five new packs. So, if you still want to upg…
Attendees at ExileCon 2026 will have exclusive first access to a variety of new merchandise. This year, we’ve prepared more than 60 new goodies, including T-shirts, pins, keycaps, posters, plushies, and more. We’ll be showcasing more items …
Unlock exclusive rewards and get updates about Path of Exile 2's Full Release by signing up at https://pathofexile2.com/register. So far, the community has reached two milestones, meaning everyone who has registered will receive two cosmeti…
If you intend to cosplay and bring any kind of weapons from in-game please make sure that they are not actually functional in any way, as it is extremely likely that your costume weapon would not be allowed in through the security check. Al…
In just a month, on November 7 and 8 NZT, we’ll be hosting ExileCon 2026, where we’ll reveal our latest announcements, host developer talks, feature race finales for both games, and much more! Where to Watch? Across both days, we’ll be live…
With the Path of Exile 2 ExileCon Qualifier Races now done and dusted, take a look back at the memorable moments from the competition! Tune into the ExileCon finals between November 7 - 8 NZT at https://www.twitch.tv/pathofexile to support …
This weekend, we’re running a sale on microtransactions from past Mystery Boxes, including the Last of the Druids cosmetic effects. In addition, we’re offering one free Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box when you spend points in the store. W…
Path of Exile 2 is finally Steam Deck Verified! Take the next generation of Action RPGs with you wherever you go, whether you’re battling through Wraeclast on the move or from the comfort of your couch. Jump in and experience Path of Exile …
Path of Exile 2 преодолела отметку в миллион регистраций до полного релиза, который запланирован на 11 декабря. Вместе с этим достижением разработчики открыли очередную награду — эффект для оружия Soulflame Weapon Effect. Его получат все иг…
The Soulflame Weapon Effect, a new milestone reward for signing up for Path of Exile 2 Full Release updates, has been unlocked! This means that everyone who registered will receive at least two exclusive cosmetic effects when Path of Exile …
More cosmetic options have arrived in Path of Exile 2! Shapeshift into a Polar Bear or Snow Leopard, explode your enemies into smithereens with various Grenade effects, and cast a hex on your enemies with the Chaosborn Occult Skills! The Wa…
Last week, we announced the winners of our Fan Art Competition. Today, we'd like to announce and highlight the runners-up. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who participated in this competition! Click here to check out the runners-up!
The Legends of Wraeclast: Spirit Warden Bundle and the Seer of the Maji microtransactions are now available! Commune with sacred Spirits and become their Warden, or channel the ancient rites. Legends of Wraeclast - Spirit Warden Walk with t…
Our Fan Art Competition concluded last week, with more than 150 Exiles submitting artwork inspired by the latest Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2 content expansions. With the help of our art team, we’ve selected the winners and are now rea…
A couple of weeks ago, we were at gamescom in Cologne, giving attendees a preview of what they’ll be able to experience in the Path of Exile 2 full release. Across five days, we welcomed over 9,000 attendees and 120 media and creators to ou…
Sign up at https://pathofexile2.com/register to receive updates on the Path of Exile 2 Full Release and get exclusive rewards! You have until December 10th to register, so there is still plenty of time to reach the milestones. The more play…
The patch notes for Path of Exile 2: Forbidden Rites, launching September 4th at 1PM PDT are now available. Click here to check them out. We’ve also prepared Item Filter information you may need for this event. New Items Item class: Augment…
We’ve launched the Fan Art Competition a while back, which is inspired by the latest expansions in Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2. Since then, the community has shared plenty of incredible artwork, and we’ve gathered some of the latest…
Last week, we announced Forbidden Rites, an event league in Path of Exile 2 launching alongside the 0.5.5 patch on September 4th PDT. In this news post, we’ve answered some of the most common questions from our community about the event. Is…
Play the Forbidden Rites Event on September 4 During GGG Live earlier today, we revealed our next 0.5.5 update for Path of Exile 2, releasing September 4 at 1 PM PDT! This patch introduces the new event league, Forbidden Rites, featuring 8 …
Tune in to GGG Live on August 27 to find out more about the upcoming Path of Exile 2 0.5.5 update, or watch the final ExileCon Qualifier afterward and earn the Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box through Twitch Drops! GGG Live begins at 12:30…
