Releasing a decade after the first installment, Path of Exile 2 is set to hit the shelves early in December 2024. So, if you’re wondering how to play Path of Exile 2 early access, we have got you sorted.
Grinding Gear Games is here to present with the next iteration of their free-to-play action RPG where you will mark a return to Wraeclast and end the spreading corruption with the dark world.
How to play Path of Exile 2 early
To play Path of Exile 2 early, you need to pre-purchase one of the three Supporter Packs:
- Path of Exile 2 Early Access Supporter Pack that costs $29.99
- Lord of Ogham Supporter Pack that costs $59.99
- King of the Faridun Supporter Pack that costs $99.99
Each of these Supported Packs contain a key that gets you access into Path of Exile 2 early. Apart from that, these packs come with additional bonuses too:
SUPPORTER PACK | WHAT IT CONTAINS |
Early Access Supporter Pack | 300 Points |
Lord of Ogham Supporter Pack | 1x Armour Set, 1x Back Attachment, 1x Portal Effect, 1x Weapon Skin, 2x Pets, 1x Hideout Decoration, 1x Portrait Frame, 1x Forum Title, 1x Badge, and 600 points |
King of the Faridun Supporter Pack | 2x Armour Sets, 2x Back Attachments, 1x Level-up Effect, 1x Hideout, 3x Weapon Skins, 3x Pets, 2x Hideout Decorations, 1x Portal Effect, 2x Portrait Frames, 2x Forum Titles, 2x Badges, and 1000 Points |
When does Path of Exile 2 early access start?
Path of Exile 2 starts in early access on December 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). For some other time zones, the date will change to December 7.
Here are the release times for other timezones:
- 2 p.m. ET
- 12 p.m. MST
- 1 p.m. CT
- 7 p.m. GMT
- 12:30 a.m. IST (December 7)
- 4 a.m. JST (December 7)
- 5 a.m. AEST (December 7)
- 6 a.m. NZST (December 7)
Will Path of Exile 2 be free-to-play on full release?
While the early access is behind a paywall, the full release will be completely free-to-play.
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