Path of Exile 2 - Early Access
Path of Exile 2 is a dark action RPG from Grinding Gear Games set in the corrupted world of Wraeclast. Early Access gives players a chance to experience the next stage of the Path of Exile universe, with a new campaign, deep character building, co-op gameplay, and systems that continue to evolve during development.
- Dark fantasy action RPG set in the world of Wraeclast.
- Early Access version with expanding content and evolving systems.
- Play solo or in co-op with up to six players.
Campaign and character building
Path of Exile 2 is built around flexible character progression, powerful builds, and challenging encounters. Choose a class, develop your passive tree, combine skills, and shape your character through equipment, Ascendancies, and specialization choices.
- New campaign with varied environments, monsters, and boss encounters.
- Multiple character classes with different starting points and playstyles.
- Ascendancy options that further define your build.
- Large Passive Skill Tree designed for deep character customization.
- Dual Specialisation system for adapting passive points to different setups.
Skills, items, and combat progression
Progression is driven by skill gems, support gems, loot, crafting, and build experimentation. The new skill system makes it easier to combine active abilities and support effects, while weapons and equipment open up different combat styles.
- Skill Gem and Support Gem systems for creating custom ability setups.
- Wide range of equipment, base item types, and unique items.
- New weapon options such as spears, crossbows, and flails.
- Boss-focused encounters with unique mechanics and combat patterns.
- Deep loot and crafting systems for long-term progression.
Endgame and ongoing development
Early Access includes systems designed to grow over time, with endgame progression, new rewards, and evolving challenges. Players can continue improving builds through tougher encounters, map-style content, and systems inspired by the long-running Path of Exile experience.
- Endgame progression with challenging areas and rewards.
- Special passive systems that can affect difficulty and loot.
- Returning and reworked concepts from the Path of Exile universe.
- Content and balance may change as Early Access development continues.
Fair-to-play model and shared purchases
Path of Exile 2 follows the series approach of offering a fair-to-play action RPG experience. It is a separate game from the original Path of Exile, while supported purchases are shared between both games.
- Designed as a fair-to-play experience without pay-to-win progression.
- Separate game from the original Path of Exile.
- Supported purchases are shared between Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2.