Path of Exile 2 aims for a full 1.0 release this year, but not all of the promised character classes will make it
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- Grinding Gear Games plans to release Path of Exile 2 in full version 1.0 this year, targeting a launch sometime after ExileCon in early November 2025.
- The upcoming patch 0.5.0, Return of the Ancients, is intended to be the final early access update, focusing mainly on reshaping the game's endgame content, which is critical for the full release.
- While Acts 5 and 6 are largely developed and expected to be ready for launch, some character classes will be delayed until after the 1.0 release to ensure the game feels complete and polished.
- The studio emphasizes the importance of player feedback on the new endgame systems before finalizing the full release, and the launch date may be pushed back if the endgame changes are not well received.
- Return of the Ancients patch will release on May 29th for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X; early access currently requires purchase, but the full game will be free to play upon launch.
