Path of Exile 2 will launch as a fully free-to-play action RPG on December 11 (PST), marking the game’s 1.0 full release. The launch introduces the Duelist, a sword-focused melee class, and adds the remaining campaign Acts. New and existing players can register at www.pathofexile2.com/register for official release news, updates, and exclusive milestone rewards ahead of launch.

The new class debuted in a trailer at gamescom Cologne’s Opening Night Live, where the December 11 release date was also announced:

• The highly anticipated Duelist draws his blades and brings the sword to Path of Exile 2.
• The story is finally complete. The final two acts will launch with the 1.0 Full Release, alongside a massive pile of other content and changes.
• The next-generation ARPG goes fully free-to-play on December 11 PST.
• Players can register now at www.pathofexile2.com/register for exclusive rewards when the 1.0 Full Release drops.

Raised as an orphan in the slums, the Duelist 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 Path of Exile 2’s first sword-wielding class, introducing one of the game’s most anticipated weapon archetypes to Wraeclast. A master of both sword and shield, he offers players new ways to control the battlefield through fast, aggressive and adaptable melee combat.

With the Duelist arriving in 1.0, players can register now for exclusive rewards when the 1.0 Full Release drops. The registration campaign runs until December 10 PST, with bigger rewards unlocking as more players sign up. The more players who register, the more rewards the community can unlock, including exclusive effects and a pet. Path of Exile 2 is available on PC, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Epic Games Store.

For more information, please visit the announcement page at pathofexile2.com.

About Grinding Gear Games

Grinding Gear Games was founded in 2006 and is based in West Auckland, New Zealand. Its team members come from various countries and have diverse backgrounds, ranging from artificial intelligence and software security to industrial design and professional tournament gaming. In 2024, GGG released Path of Exile 2 into Early Access while remaining committed to the ongoing expansion and new content releases for the critically acclaimed Path of Exile.