Path of Exile 2 is finally getting swords in December, and also the rest of the game
Grinding Gear Games squeezes one more class in before the action RPG leaves early access and goes free-to-play.
Path of Exile 2, the popular action RPG, is set to receive swords and full functionality in December. The new class and weapon type will be introduced later this year, with the game going free-to-play on December 11, just like its predecessor. While several classes are planned for future releases, the 1.0 version will include the much-awaited duelist class.
The duelist, as hinted by the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 trailer, uses a sword for all new skills. Swords are significant in PoE 2 due to their class-agnostic nature, allowing for a variety of skills for every player. Although the duelist's specific title has yet to be revealed, a post on the GGG forums calls him the duelist, aligning with the class previously teased.
Additionally, GGG plans to host a mini-league focusing on balancing classes starting from the upcoming 0.5.5 update. Despite the full release being a few months away, players eagerly await the duelist's arrival, hoping for an improved gameplay experience.
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