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Path of Exile 2 Early Access FAQ
Why does Path of Exile 2 need Early Access?
Path of Exile 2 is an Action RPG which is all about making powerful characters and getting epic loot. Finding the right balance for character builds, items and economy is crucial for this genre, and it cannot be achieved without showing the game in its current state to the community. We're launching Path of Exile 2 in Early Access to ensure the game delivers the best possible experience at release.
How long is Early Access likely to run for?
As long as needed, we expect at least 6 months.
What content is included?
Even in Early Access, Path of Exile 2 is a big game. It includes a significant campaign of Three Acts as well as a rich endgame. At the start of Early Access the game already includes dozens of bosses, and hundreds of monster types.
How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?
We are planning to add three more Acts, six more Classes and all corresponding Ascendancy classes, lots of skill gems and items, as well as more endgame content, areas, bosses and monsters.
We are planning to be adding content to roughly double the size of the current game during Early Access and into Release.
Will there be wipes during Early Access?
No, there will not be a wipe. We will do new leagues but none of your characters will be wiped, they will just go to a league called Early Access (so they will never be in Standard). In some cases characters in old leagues might be somewhat broken by balance changes though. After launch the "Early Access" characters will still exist.
Will Path of Exile 2 be free-to-play when fully released?
Yes, once the game is out of Early Access, Path of Exile 2 will be free-to-play.
Are you planning to involve the players in your development process?
We need the community to give us feedback about game balance, the economy, and the overall game. We will be actively monitoring our forums, subreddit and social media and delivering updates continuously throughout the Early Access.