Path of Exile 2 Full Release | Play 1.0 for free Dec. 11

Version 1.0 of Grinding Gear’s gargantuan action RPG, Path of Exile 2, will be coming out Dec. 11. Leaving Early Access behind, the game will be free-to-play with microtransactions, while adding two new acts, new classes, and loads more.

Huge changes and additions to the game were announced during ExileCon 2026—here’s our pick of the highlights for you to drool over.

The Shadow brings stealth to Path of Exile 2, but in the most dynamic way possible. Wielding daggers and wreathed in darkness, the Shadow is fast and deadly. They can get close to enemies without being spotted and unleash furiously fast blades without fear of retaliation. They also have access to a new weapon type: Traps. The eight new traps can work together, allowing you to set gas traps that will be ignited by fire traps. The Shadow can also summon Shades to deceive enemies and replicate attacks.

The Duelist is a master of swords and Stances, full of precise attacks and well-timed counters in the heat of battle. Stances are a new mechanic, letting you empower sword attacks and flow between abilities to keep the combat going.

The full release will bring the concluding acts of Path of Exile 2's campaign. Acts 5 and 6 bring 24 new areas, 18 new unique bosses, and over 20 new special encounters as the battle against the Twilight Order and the Beast reaches its climax.

Conquerors of Wraeclast is a new endgame storyline where you raise an army, recruiting soldiers, mercenaries, and powerful beasts to stand against enemies.

Build a fortress and command up to 1,000 units through 23 battles, leading the charge in huge skirmishes that’ll unlock up to 70 new points of interest, along with side quests that add new troops.