Here’s everything you need to know about Path of Exile 2 during its early access phase on December 6, 2024.
Path of Exile 2, an action RPG by Grinding Gear Games (GGG), has officially launched its early access phase today, December 6, 2024. Set years after the original Path of Exile, players will return to Wraeclast to combat the corruption spreading across the land.
Here’s everything you need to know about Path of Exile 2 during its early access phase.
What’s in Path of Exile 2 early access?
The early access version of Path of Exile 2 includes six playable characters, unique endgame content, and couch co-op with full cross-play and cross-progression across all supported platforms.
Players can choose from six classes: Monk, Warrior, Ranger, Mercenary, Witch, or Sorceress. Each class can ascend to two specialized roles as the game progresses, enhancing their ability to clear waves of monsters in the endgame.
During the early access phase, players will face 50 bosses and over 400 monster types while exploring seven unique endgame systems, including the Ascension Trials, Delirium, Rituals, and more.
A second campaign difficulty, Cruel Difficulty, is also available, offering a more challenging experience with greater rewards as players rediscover Wraeclast.
Path of Exile 2 size and system requirement
According to the game’s Steam page, Path of Exile 2 requires mid-to-high system specifications and ample storage space to ensure a smooth gameplay experience.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-7700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2500x | Intel® Core™ i5-10500 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3700X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470 | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, Intel® Arc™ A770, or ATI Radeon™ RX 5600XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 100 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | A GPU with at least 3GB of VRAM is required | Solid State Storage is recommended |
How to play from early access
The early access version of Path of Exile 2 is available on PC, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic Games Store. Players can purchase Early Access keys or supporter packs at pathofexile2.com. Prices range from $30 to $480, with bonuses varying from in-game items to physical collectibles.
As of December 6, early access keys have surpassed one million redemptions, according to an official announcement on X (formerly Twitter). This milestone highlights the community’s excitement for the sequel to the beloved 2013 game.
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