The sequel exits early access as version 1.0 on December 11, 2026, and becomes free-to-play across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. After more than a year of paid testing, the full build will include sign-ups that grant exclusive launch rewards.
Access to those builds required payment, but the upcoming 1.0 version will remove all upfront costs.
Registration does not require any existing Path of Exile account.
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