
Path of Exile 2 Launches December 11
Path of Exile 2's full release goes live December 11 and the game turns free-to-play. Here's what's confirmed, plus how to register for free launch rewards.
News and announcements for Path of Exile 2.
If you intend to cosplay and bring any kind of weapons from in-game please make sure that they are not actually functional in any way, as it is extremely likely that your costume weapon would not be allowed in through the security check. All costume weapons will be inspected thoroughly by event staff before being allowed admittance into ExileCon and will be tagged once they are deemed okay. The tags should not be altered or removed from the item, or the weapon may be confiscated. Below we have put together some guidelines on various costume weapons and effects that we might expect, and how they will need to comply in order to be admitted to ExileCon: Any costume weapons brought to ExileCon should not be in any way functional, and should also be lightweight and of an appropriate size. Oversized items are considered anything that will inconvenience other attendees, such as being difficult to move around, unable to turn without hitting someone, etc. If we determine an item is oversized it will not be permitted. All costume weapons and effects should not contain any live rounds, ammunition, or the ability to fire any kind of projectile (this includes anything akin to BB guns, nerf/airsoft weapons, etc.). Replica gun costume weapons are not permitted under any circumstances. Replica bow or crossbow costume weapons should not have a tensile string (making it possible to fire projectiles) or have no string at all. Any accompanying arrows should not have a head, or the head should be made of a soft substance and significantly blunt/rounded. Any costume weapons with a replica blade of any kind should not be made of metal and will have blunt rounded edges. This includes but is not limited to costume weapons made to replicate daggers, swords, axes, spears and lances. Metal costume weapons of any kind will not be allowed into the event - this may include weapons with metal parts, such as a wooden staff with a metal spear head on the top. We would consider this a weapon, and not a costume. Sharp costume weapons of any kind will not be allowed into the event, including sharpened blades, needles, or anything with a sharp point. As above, these are real weapons and not costumes. Large costume weapons should be made of an appropriate light-weight material. A replica Stone Hammer made of actual stone would be a real weapon, and incredibly heavy to carry all day - we would not allow this into the event. A replica Stone Hammer made of styrofoam and balsa wood would be much more appropriate for the event, and also safer. We will not be allowing stilts at ExileCon for Health and Safety reasons. If your costume is large you may not be permitted to sit in the allocated seating for the Keynote speeches on both days, and the closing talks on Sunday - we expect the theatre to be at capacity for these talks. If your costume weapons do not meet these standards they will not be permitted into the event, or may be confiscated for collection at the end of the day. Please be prepared for the possibility that your costume weapon may not be permitted. Please also consider your behaviour whilst in costume and carrying a costumed weapon - posing for "attack" photos with other attendees would be permitted. Actually wielding a replica Marohi Erqi at another attendee with any kind of force (even when it's made of foam) would not be permitted. Behaviour that our event staff considers to be dangerous or aggressive would result in being asked to leave the event.
In just a month, on November 7 and 8 NZT, we’ll be hosting ExileCon 2026, where we’ll reveal our latest announcements, host developer talks, feature race finales for both games, and much more! Where to Watch? Across both days, we’ll be livestreaming the entire event for free on Twitch and YouTube. The livestream will include the keynote with big announcements, live podcasts featuring Path of Exile content creators, developer panels, and more. Join the livestream at 12PM on November 6 and 7 PST on ! The keynote begins at 1PM PST. As always, co-streaming is welcome! There will also be new Twitch Drops available, which we’ll announce in the coming weeks. Event Schedule and Information for Attendees We’re still putting the final touches on the event schedule and will release it in a couple of weeks. In the lead-up to ExileCon, we’ll be posting more information for attendees, including the cosplay policy, the code of conduct for streamers participating in the event, and more. Keep an eye on the news! More ExileCon Tickets Available We have a very limited batch of tickets now available for sale. So, if you’ve had a sudden change of plans and are able to attend ExileCon in person, be sure to grab a ticket here ! Teasers? Soon.
With the Path of Exile 2 ExileCon Qualifier Races now done and dusted, take a look back at the memorable moments from the competition! Tune into the ExileCon finals between November 7 - 8 NZT at to support Jiluo, Giuygiuyg, Jigglypuff, and Luxian!
This weekend, we’re running a sale on microtransactions from past Mystery Boxes, including the Last of the Druids cosmetic effects. In addition, we’re offering one free Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box when you spend points in the store. Weekend Sale From the time of this news post until Sep 28, 2026 4:00 PM PST, all cosmetic effects from the Sentinel, Kalandra, Sanctum, Crucible, Ancestor, Affliction, Necropolis, Settlers, Dawn of the Hunt, Third Edict and Last of the Druids Mystery Boxes, as well as their variations, are going on sale, so you can grab them at a discounted price! Check out the contents of the Last of the Druids Mystery Box below. Get a free Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box When You Spend Points For the duration of the weekend sale, we’re offering one free Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box when you spend any amount of points in the store. This means you can purchase anything discounted in the sale or any other microtransaction from the store and receive one Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box as a gift from us. Please note: It’s only possible to get one free Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box from this promotion. Making additional microtransaction purchases will not grant additional Mystery Boxes. Purchasing a supporter pack will not grant a free Mystery Box but spending points from a supporter pack can grant a free Mystery Box. Players who have unlocked all microtransactions from the Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box will receive two Warlord Mystery Boxes instead. Please note that while the Warlord Mystery Box is not currently available in Path of Exile 2, you will still receive it and should be able to open it in the Path of Exile 1 client or just wait until we add support for the Warlord Mystery Box to Path of Exile 2. Thank you for your support!
Path of Exile 2 is finally Steam Deck Verified! Take the next generation of Action RPGs with you wherever you go, whether you’re battling through Wraeclast on the move or from the comfort of your couch. Jump in and experience Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck today by purchasing the Early Access Key, or play as the Duelist when Path of Exile 2 becomes free to play on December 11 PST.