Grinding Gear Games has announced that Path of Exile 2 will exit early access and launch its 1.0 version on Friday, December 11, 2026. Following a nearly two-year early access period, the ARPG will transition to a fully free-to-play model upon its official release.
Quick Facts
- Full Release Date: December 11, 2026
- Platform: PC (via Steam)
- Pricing: Free to play
- New Content: Introduction of a sword-wielding Duelist class
Technical Improvements and Updates
The transition to 1.0 follows a period of ongoing refinement for the title. Developers recently addressed a long-standing issue that caused intermittent stutters and unexpected area reloads, a fix that had been requested by the community since the early access launch.
In addition to performance stability, the update brings the addition of a sword class for the Duelist, a feature that players have been anticipating for two years. Interested players can find the game on its official Steam page to prepare for the upcoming full launch.