" gamescom " kicked off in Cologne, Germany, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Grinding Gear Games unveiled the first trailer for the action RPG " Path of Exile 2 " at the event!
It was announced that the game will officially launch on Saturday, December 12, 2026 (Japan Time).
"Path of Exile 2" Trailer Unveiled for the First Time! Official Release Set for December 12!
"Path of Exile 2," a next-generation action RPG developed by Grinding Gear Games, based in West Auckland, New Zealand,
This video shows the Duelist drawing their blade and engaging in combat.
The long-awaited new class, the "Duelist," makes its debut! The entire main story is now unlocked
Raised as an orphan in the slums, the Duelist trained relentlessly to compete in the Grand Arena and exact revenge.
However, the Fall of Oriath forced them to flee.
As a result, the Duelist continues to fight for those who cannot defend themselves.
The Duellist debuts as the game’s first new class to wield a sword.
It brings one of the weapon types players have been eagerly awaiting to Wraeclast.
As a skilled warrior who wields both sword and shield with ease, the Duellist can control the battlefield through fast, aggressive, and adaptable melee combat.
The Main Story Is Now Fully Unlocked! The Story Finally Comes to a Close
The story finally comes to a close in this game!
The official release (1.0) will add the remaining two Acts, along with a wealth of new content and various changes.
A pre-registration campaign offering exclusive rewards is now underway!
To celebrate the official release, a pre-registration campaign is currently underway on the official "Path of Exile 2" website!
The more players who pre-register, the greater the rewards the entire community can earn, including exclusive effects, pets, and more.
The pre-registration campaign runs until Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Pre-register for "Path of Exile 2" and claim your exclusive rewards!
For more details, visit the official "Path of Exile 2" website or follow the official "Path of Exile" X account ( @pathofexile ).
| Title Overview | |
|---|---|
| Title Name | Path of Exile 2 |
| Genre | Action RPG |
| Supported Platforms | PC (Standalone / Steam / Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Release Date | Saturday, December 12, 2026 (Japan Time) |
| Price | Free-to-play *A paid Supporter Pack is required during the Early Access period. |