[STEAM] Path of Exile 2 Release Date Sets 1.0 Launch in December 2026

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Grinding Gear Games has announced

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1.0 has a December release date.

The studio announced the long-awaited schedule update with a trailer that premiered at gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL) 2026, confirming plans to bring its free-to-play action-RPG to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S December 11, 2026. The footage mixed together Path of Exile 2 gameplay with cinematics while promising that players will finally get their hands on a complete build just in time for the holidays.

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, directing interested fans to register for more information. Those who do can unlock exclusive rewards.

"Everyone, including existing players, is welcome to sign up - no Path of Exile account required," Grinding Gear said. "Once Path of Exile 2 Full Release launches you'll be emailed a code to claim any rewards you've unlocked. By entering your details here you consent to Grinding Gear Games sending you direct marketing emails about Path of Exile 2. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. You must be subscribed to this mailing list at the time rewards are distributed to receive them. Each reward can only be claimed once per account."

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