Path of Exile 2 will be free to play for everyone during a special event from August 29 to September 1, 2025. This event allows anyone to play the game without charge, with progress saved during these days. After this event, the full free-to-play release of Path of Exile 2 is planned to come in late 2025 or early 2026. The developers confirmed that PoE2 will remain true to the free-to-play model like the original game, with microtransactions but no pay- to-win elements. To summarize:
- Special free-to-play event: August 29 to September 1, 2025
- Full free-to-play release: Expected late 2025 or early 2026
Until then, the game is in Early Access (started December 6, 2024), which requires purchasing supporter packs for access.