Path of Exile 2 is right around the corner – or, rather, Path of Exile 2's Early Access is about to go live. After years of waiting, players can finally start playing the highly anticipated sequel to one of the most beloved ARPGs soon.

Though Grinding Gear Games has been very open about the development process and has communicated well with fans, it can be hard to find the answers to some of Path of Exile 2 players' most common questions. This list briefly answers some of gamers' most commonly asked questions about Path of Exile 2.

Path of Exile 2 FAQ & Answers

When Is The Path of Exile 2 Release Date?

After originally being set to launch in mid-November, Path of Exile 2 will now release into Early Access on December 6, 2024 at 11 a.m. PST.

How Long Is The Path of Exile 2 Early Access Duration?

Grinding Gear Games has stated it will need "at least six months" for the Early Access period, though some sources claim it could take up to a year for the full game to launch.

What Are The Path of Exile 2 Platforms?

Path of Exile 2 will launch on Mac, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S and X. Early Access will not be available for Mac players initially but will be added at a later date.

Is Path of Exile 2 Free?

Path of Exile 2 will be free-to-play when it launches (and leaves Early Access) at an unspecified date. To get into the Path of Exile 2 Early Access, though, you will need to pay.

How Much Does Path of Exile 2 Early Access Cost?

To play Path of Exile 2 Early Access, you must either buy a PoE 2 Supporter Pack (available in six Tiers of $30, $60, $100, $160, $240, and $480) or have purchased a total of $480 worth of microtransactions in Path of Exile 1.

What Is Included In The Path of Exile 2 Deluxe Editions?

There are three main editions of Path of Exile 2 Early Access available on Steam: the Early Access Supporter Pack ($30), the Lord Of Ogham Supporter Pack (60), and the King of the Faridun Supporter Pack ($100).

The basic Early Access pack includes Early Access to PoE 2 and 300 Points.

The Lord of Ogham pack also includes EA, appearances/cosmetics, and 600 Points.

The King of Faridun pack will grant more appearances, 1000 Points, and access to the EA for PoE 2.

There are also three higher-tier Supporter packs available through the GGG site that grant significantly increased rewards, including real-life PoE 2 accessories like a shirt and hoodie, gameplay features like a set of Crafters for your Hideout, extra Early Access keys, and more.

How Large Will The Path of Exile 2 File Size Be?

Path of Exile 2 will have a file size of at least 100 GB, according to the Steam System Requirements page.

Is Path of Exile 2 A New Game?

Path of Exile 2 is a sequel to Path of Exile, and features new stories, new areas, and new core game mechanics. The two games will be connected, but PoE 2 is a new game, not just an overhaul to PoE 1, that will run on its own client.

How Long Will Path of Exile 2 Be?

There will be three acts and a rudimentary endgame for players to experience in Path of Exile 2. It should take most players a few dozen hours to get to the endgame and clear all Acts, but there is a lot of content yet to be added over the Early Access cycle.

Can You Pre-Load Path of Exile 2?

Grinding Gear Games has stated that players will be able to pre-load the Path of Exile 2 client a few days before launch.

What Classes Are Available In Path of Exile 2?

Path of Exile 2 will feature 12 total classes, but in the Early Access, only six will be available at first. These include the Mercenary, Monk, Ranger, Sorceress, Warrior, and Witch.

Will Path of Exile 2 Have Controller Support?

As opposed to Path of Exile 1, PoE 2 will feature controller support from the get-go, and will release concurrently on PC and consoles.

Is Path of Exile 2 Co-Op Or Multiplayer?

Path of Exile 2 will feature couch co-op functionality for both console and PC players. There is also online multiplayer functionality for up to six players per group.

Is Path of Exile 2 Cross-Platform?

PoE 2 will have cross-play functionality, allowing players to connect and interact with players on platforms other than their own (PC, Xbox, Playstation).

Is There A Path of Exile 2 Trailer?

Yes, there have actually been quite a few pre-release trailers and gameplay footage trailers that have been shown off since the game was first announced. Recently, Grinding Gear Games released a trailer featuring the opening cinematic for Path of Exile 2, which sets the stage well for what you can expect from the game's story, though the studio also has plenty of other videos going over what to expect from its gameplay and mechanics.

Where Can I Read A Path of Exile 2 Preview?

Game Rant was granted access to Path of Exile 2 for eight hours to get a first-hand look at PoE 2. You can read our hands-on preview for PoE 2 here.