Finally, we have a firm release date for Path of Exile 2. On December 11, 2026, Path of Exile 2 will leave early access, getting its full version 1.0 release.
This was just revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live. The release date means that Path of Exile 2 will have had two years of early access by the time the full game launches.
This release date was confirmed alongside a new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live. It gives us a taste of what's in store for fans in the final release, after two years of playing through earlier builds.
Path of Exile 2 launched in early access on December 6, 2024. Unlike some early access games, it was available on both PC and console, so PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players have already been able to jump in. Anyone who bought the game during early access will have access to the full game at no extra cost as of December 11.
We already knew the full release was coming in 2026, but without a firm release date for so long, there was always the looming threat of a delay. We've seen that with many other 2026 releases, particularly...
