Grinding Gear Games has lined up a series of official announcements and hands-on events for Path of Exile 2, kicking off with a live reveal at Gamescom 2026. Players looking for the latest gaming news on the action RPG can tune into scheduled broadcasts throughout late August.
Quick Facts
- Game: Path of Exile 2
- Platform: PC via Steam
- Price: $29.99
- Developer: Grinding Gear Games
- Release Date: December 6, 2024 (Early Access / Launch)
Gamescom 2026 Reveal and Hands-On Booth
The developer is scheduled to show an exclusive Path of Exile 2 reveal during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM PDT (August 26 at 6:00 AM GMT+12). Viewers can watch the broadcast live on the official Gamescom Twitch channel, with video uploads to social channels shortly after the stream concludes.
Attendees at the convention can visit Hall 6.1, Booth B031 to try a hands-on experience featuring the newly revealed content.
Version 0.5.5 Preview and Livestream Schedule
Following the Gamescom showcase, Grinding Gear Games will host a dedicated livestream on August 27, 2026, at 12:30 PM PDT. This broadcast will preview update 0.5.5 alongside new information regarding the action RPG, followed immediately by a short developer Q&A session.
ExileCon 2026 Upcoming
Looking further ahead into the year, the studio is preparing to host its third ExileCon event in Auckland, New Zealand, scheduled for November 7–8, 2026. The in-person event features playable new content, major announcements, and community meetups, preceded by ongoing online qualifier tournaments.