The first next-gen ARPG from developer Grinding Gear Games, Path of Exile 2, is fast approaching its early access release, and with that, many players are wondering whether it will be a free-to-play game as promised.
Path of Exile 2 free to play was announced previously, but on Steam, Epic Games, and other digital storefronts, players are asked to make a purchase when they visit the game’s listing page.
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In the wake of that, many players are confused about whether Path of Exile 2 will be a free to play title or has shifted to a paid model. If you are one such player, keep reading!
Is Path of Exile 2 free to play?
The answer to whether Path of Exile 2 is a free-to-play game is both yes and no and depends on which version of the game.
Path of Exile 2 will launch in early access on December 6, 2024. Players can play the game ahead of its full release by purchasing any of the Supporters Packs, which start at $30 and go up to $480.
However, the full release, version 1.0, which is supposed to come out in 2025, will be completely free to play.
Moreover, players who have spent $480 or more in Path of Exile can get the early access key for Path of Exile 2 for free.
There you have it! That is why we said earlier. Whether Path of Exile 2 is free to play depends on which version of the game you are talking about.
Path of Exile 2 will follow a free-to-play model with the main focus, which, when it comes to revenue, will be microtransactions.
Thankfully, almost every weapon or character skin or such cosmetics that you purchase will be available to use in the original Path of Exile.
Moreover, developers of Grinding Gear Games have also assured players that the game will not have any pay-to-win elements or predatory monetization methods.
That is all you need to know about whether Path of Exile 2 will be free to play.
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