Path of Exile 2 Full Release Date Set for December 11 – Free-to-Play!

Path of Exile 2 leaves early access on December 11, going free-to-play. New trailer shows faster combat and deep customization.

Remember when you first dove into Path of Exile 2's early access and thought, "This is awesome, but it'll only get better"? Well, you were right. Grinding Gear Games just dropped a juicy new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live, and with it, the news we've all been waiting for: the full 1.0 release is coming on December 11.

That's right, the sequel that's been tearing up the ARPG scene is finally ditching its early access tag. And here's the kicker – when it fully launches, it'll be free-to-play. No more paying to get in early. That's a huge deal for anyone who's been on the fence.

The new trailer isn't just a pretty face; it gives us a taste of the game's story and shows off some seriously faster combat compared to the original. You remember the original, right? The one that made you spend hours theory-crafting builds? Well, Path of Exile 2 cranks that up to eleven.

We're talking hundreds of active and passive skill gems, giving you more customization than you can shake a wand at. And for the endgame junkies out there, you're in for a treat: over 100 maps and boss fights that'll test your mettle. It's the kind of depth that makes you lose track of time.

If you've been playing since early access, you're not getting left behind. Grinding Gear Games has a mailing list that'll hook you up with exclusive in-game rewards as we count down to launch. So, if you want to get the most out of your journey, sign up and get ready.

But hey, if December feels like an eternity and you need your ARPG fix now, there's always Diablo IV's latest expansion that dropped earlier this year. It's been keeping us busy with its own brand of demon-slaying fun.

So, what do you think? Are you ready to dive back into Wraeclast when Path of Exile 2 goes free-to-play in December? Or are you still grinding out those endgame maps in early access? Let us know!