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.
Grinding Gear Games has confirmed a release date for Path of Exile 2's full launch: December 11. That's when the game exits early access and switches to a free-to-play model for the first time.
What's confirmed for December 11
- The 1.0.0 full release goes live December 11 (Pacific Time). Check your local time on aRPG Timeline.
- Path of Exile 2 becomes free-to-play at that point, for new and existing players alike.
- The switch closes out the current early access 0.5.0 “Return of the Ancients” league and 0.5.5 “The Forbidden Rites” event, which are scheduled to end in December ahead of the 1.0 release.
The 1.0 release also brings a wave of new content. GGG has confirmed the Duelist class and the sword weapon type, along with the new skills and support gems that come with them. Full release also completes the campaign with Acts V and VI - which means new zones, monsters, bosses and items - and it ships alongside a large balance patch.
GGG will likely publish the 1.0 patch notes one or two weeks in advance.
Watch the announcement trailer
How to register for free launch rewards
Registration for the full release is open now at pathofexile2.com/register. It's free, takes just an email address, and doesn't require an existing Path of Exile account.
Signups feed a shared milestone reward track: the more people register, the more free cosmetics everyone who signed up receives. Rewards are emailed as redeemable codes after launch and work on any platform (Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, or Xbox).
| Unlock | Reward |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed for registering | Soulflame Crown Helmet Attachment |
| 1,000,000 registrations | Soulflame Weapon Effect |
| 2,000,000 registrations | Soulflame Portal |
| 3,000,000 registrations | Chained Chimera Wings |
| 4,000,000 registrations | Scourgeborn Boar Pet |
Stay subscribed to the mailing list when rewards are distributed after launch - unsubscribing early means forfeiting the reward, per GGG's own FAQ.
Where to track the countdown
aRPG Timeline tracks Path of Exile 2's season and event dates automatically, including the countdown to the December 11 full release.
