Path of Exile 2
Wraeclast opens fully—and becomes free to play.
Path of Exile 2 version 1.0 release tracking, official systems, PC requirements and free-to-play launch facts from Grinding Gear Games and Steam.
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The Early Access supporter-pack gate ends with version 1.0.
The official Steam page lists 100 environments, 600 monsters and 100 bosses.
Each base class has three Ascendancy specialisations.
Online party play is part of the official feature set.
The premise, without filling in the blanks.
Years after the original Path of Exile, corruption is spreading through Wraeclast again. Players cross a six-act campaign before entering a systems-heavy endgame.
A rebuilt skill system
Skill Gems carry active abilities while Support Gems modify them directly, allowing multiple six-link skills.
Dual-specialised passives
Parts of the passive tree can switch with the weapon or skill type currently in use.
A separate sequel
Path of Exile 2 has its own campaign and endgame while eligible purchases remain shared with the original game.
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