Path of Exile 2 is also adding a new melee class.
Grinding Gear Games’ action-RPG Path of Exile 2 has finally secured a date for its full 1.0 release: 11 December, 2026 (PST). The upcoming 1.0 update will add all remaining campaign Acts, a Duelist class, and more content as the game officially goes free-to-play.
Watch the 1.0 trailer below:
Path of Exile 1.0
Release date: 11 December, 2026
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Developer: Grinding Gear Games
When is Path of Exile 2 1.0 coming out?
During Gamescom Opening Night Live, developer Grinding Gear Games dropped a long-awaited announcement for Path of Exile 2. The action-RPG is officially getting a full 1.0 release this December, wrapping up its early access period to go free-to-play permanently. The launch update will be pretty big, adding two final campaign Acts to top off the existing story content.
The 1.0 update will also include the newly-revealed Duelist class. This is a sword-wielding class, described as a character who “trained relentlessly for a place in the Grand Arena, where he sought vengeance. Forced to flee during the Fall of Oriath, he now fights on behalf of those unable to defend themselves.”
The Duelist is handy at using both a sword and a shield, allowing players to trounce enemies with aggressive melee attacks. Players can pre-register for the game on the official Path of Exile 2 website for more rewards when the 1.0 update drops as well, including exclusive effects and a pet.
Path of Exile 2 1.0 launches on 11 December, 2026.
Want to find out what Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 had in store? Read our article rounding up the biggest announcements and trailers from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026.
