Path of Exile 2 Will Be Free for the First Time—But Only for a Few Days
Hennadiy Chemеris
Path of Exile 2 is about to go free-to-play for the first time, but only for a limited period. From August 29 to September 1, players on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC will be able to try out the game without purchasing early access.
During the free period, all content will be available, including the brand-new update, The Third Edict, which introduces Act Four of the campaign, three new interludes, new gear, and fresh seasonal mechanics.
All achievements and progress earned during the free weekend will carry over, so you can pick up right where you left off if you decide to purchase early access.
To celebrate the launch of Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict next Friday, August 29, we're making the game free to play for the first time ever, for three days on all available platforms. You will get access to all the content currently available in Path of Exile 2, including the newly released Third Edict Content Update. There are no limits to character leveling, and all progress made during this period will be saved to your account. When the Free Weekend ends, you can continue playing by purchasing an Early Access key or by waiting until Path of Exile 2 becomes free to play at full release.
Path of Exile 2 is an isometric action RPG with co-op support for up to six players. The game is set in the dark world of Wraeclast, where ancient threats are once again spreading corruption across the land and its people. Players can expect a brand-new campaign, a wide variety of diverse areas, hundreds of monster types, and a large number of unique bosses.
The game launched in early access in December 2024 and has received mixed reviews from players. Common criticisms include laggy servers, loot drop balance issues, and bugs. On the plus side, some players praise its challenging bosses, dark atmosphere, and interesting progression mechanics. We’ve also prepared the ultimate trading guide to help newcomers during the free weekend.
As a reminder, Path of Exile 2 will switch to a free-to-play model after it leaves early access.
