Update: After all that, Grinding Gear Games went and pulled a switcheroo and announced that the Path of Exile 2 early access will begin on December 6, 2024, instead of November 2024 as originally stated.
In addition, the Path of Exile 2 early access support packs have been revealed, which can be seen below. All prices are the same across PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
| Early Access Pack Lord of Ogham Pack King of the Faridun Pack Thaumaturge of the Vaal Pack Warlord of the Karui Pack Liberator of Wraeclast Pack |
US $30 US $60 US $100 US $160 US $240 US $480 / $370 PS5 & Xbox |
Each supporter back provides rewards including cosmetics, rewards, t-shirts, hoodies, and more depending on which tier you purchase.
For more on Path of Exile 2, check out the following:
- I Was Invited to Los Angeles to Play Path of Exile 2 and I have Lots to Talk About
- Path of Exile 2 Q&A: Jonathan Rogers Talks Development and Gameplay
Original story below
I’ve talked to the developer of Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear Games, regarding the upcoming title many times throughout 2024. However, one question that GGG was never able to provide me was when Path of Exile 2 early access would begin. Mainly because this early is a huge slice of Path of Exile 2 and Grinding Gear Games was adamant that it didn’t want to rush to release this beta because of this. However, as of Gamescom 2024, the cat is out of the bag.
During the Xbox Gamescom 2024 show, Grinding Gears announced that the Path of Exile 2 early access will start on November 15, 2024. Mark your calendars, because if you enjoyed Path of Exile or enjoy isometric action RPGs, then PoE 2 is going to rock you.
The Path of Exile 2 early access will be made playable for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Outside of my talks with Grinding Gear Games, I had a chance to play Path of Exile 2 during Summer Game Fest 2024, and I was blown away. Not only because everything is just better in that game; the refined combat, the skill system, the updated equipment system, and the new Witch class, but also having full controller support. When I grabbed the controller during Gamescom 2024, it just felt natural. It wasn’t awkward at all. I was handed the controller and I jumped right in like I had played the game before (I didn’t) and I could tell that Grinding Gears had put a lot of time into getting the demo for the event just right.
I don’t know about you, but I fully expect that Path of Exile 2’s early access is going to take up a lot of my time, and I’m fine with that.
