Path of Exile 2 Finally Gets Full Launch Date at Gamescom 2026

At Gamescom 2026, Grinding Gear Games announced that Path of Exile 2 will exit early access and launch on December 11th. Here's what we know.

Remember when Path of Exile 2 dropped into early access and you promised yourself you'd wait for the full release? Well, the wait is almost over. At Gamescom's Opening Night Live, Grinding Gear Games dropped the news that the action RPG will finally leave early access on December 11th.

That's right, after a lengthy spell in early access, the multiplayer OARPG is set to fully launch just in time for the holidays. For those of you who've been diving in since day one, this is the moment you've been waiting for – a proper 1.0 release with all the bells and whistles.

But what does this mean for your characters and progress? Typically, in games like this, early access characters get moved to a special league or standard mode, and there's often a fresh start for the official launch. So, if you've been grinding away, you might want to savor your current build before the reset.

Grinding Gear Games has been pretty tight-lipped about what exactly will change for the full release, but you can bet there will be new content, balance tweaks, and maybe even a new league or mechanic to spice things up. The team has a track record of listening to player feedback, so expect a polished experience.

If you haven't jumped into Path of Exile 2 yet, December 11th is your perfect entry point. The game has been praised for its deep skill system, satisfying combat, and dark, atmospheric world. Plus, with the full launch, there's no better time to start fresh with the whole community.

Of course, we'll be keeping an eye out for more details as the launch date approaches. Will you be jumping back in for the full release, or are you already deep in the early access grind? Let us know in the comments!