On December 6, the action RPG Path of Exile 2 will enter Early Access. However, it comes at a cost. We would like to know from you: Will you pay for access or wait for the free release?
What do we know about Early Access? The Early Access of Path of Exile starts right on Saint Nicholas Day, which is December 6, 2024, at 8:00 PM in Germany.
At the beginning, six out of the final twelve playable classes will be available to you: Warrior, Sorceress, Witch, Ranger, Mercenary, and Monk. With these, you can play through three acts of the campaign.
By the time of the full release, Path of Exile 2 is supposed to be free-to-play. However, to gain early access, you need to give the developer some money.
Start Early Access for a fee or wait for the full release?
What does Early Access cost? To gain early access, you need to purchase one of six possible packages. The more expensive the package, the more in-game goodies and currency are included. The three most expensive bundles also come with physical items.
Here’s how the packages are structured:
- Early Access Supporter – €30
- Lord of Ogham Supporter – €60
- King of the Faridun Supporter – €100
- Thaumaturge of the Vaal Supporter – €160
- Warlord of the Karui Supporter – €240
- Liberator of Wraeclast Supporter – €480
According to the official website of Path of Exile 2, you should also be able to upgrade from a cheaper package to a more expensive one at any time during Early Access. We have also broken down how the packages differ in content.
We would now like to know if you will pay for Early Access and if so, which supporter package you are considering. Feel free to let us know in the comments why you chose a package or perhaps do not want to pay for it at all.
What is Path of Exile 2? Path of Exile 2 from Grinding Gear Games is the successor to Path of Exile. The action RPG will launch into Early Access on December 6, 2024, after a lengthy development phase.
The final release is not expected to take place until May 2025 at the earliest, according to Game Director Jonathan Rogers. However, the Early Access is not supposed to last until 2026. We reported on this in our news about character death in the game.
If you have any questions about the game, such as which consoles it will be released on, whether it is compatible with Steam Deck, if there is crossplay, and what the system requirements are, we have an overview for you in our release hub: Path of Exile 2: All information on the release
