{
  "id": 18763222,
  "title": "Path of Exile 2's 1.0 version is out this year after all, arriving in December with a full campaign, two neat new classes, and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/path-of-exile-2s-1-0-version-is-out-this-year-after-all-arriving-in",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-07T18:00:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/path-of-exile-2s-10-version-is-out-this-year-after-all-arriving-in-december-with-a-full-campaign-two-neat-new-classes-and-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Path of Exile 2's 1.0 version is set to launch in December this year, according to the developers Grinding Gear Games. The game, initially delayed, will feature a fully playable campaign, including the fifth and sixth acts that conclude its story. Two new classes, the Shadow and the Duelist, will be available for players who have explored the existing ones or seek fresh experiences. The Shadow class introduces a stealth mechanic, enabling the player to remain undetected by monsters until they get close. Stealth mode also enhances the player's dagger with various bonuses and allows them to use traps, which are prepared in stealth and detonate automatically upon striking. The Duelist, on the other hand, features a stance mechanic that strengthens sword skills in unique ways, offering powerful combinations through different stances. The game will also introduce a new league for cooperative play, involving the player, their mercenary Varek, and other allies to conquer Wraeclast. Additionally, the update will bring new items, revamped ones, reworked skills and support gems, a revamped passive skill tree, and improvements to several classes. These changes will undoubtedly enhance the already popular action RPG, Path of Exile 2.",
  "summary": "About a year ago, the devs behind Path of Exile 2 delayed the game's 1.0 release to an unspecified point in time, only offering the hope that it wouldn't slip into 2027 (doing much the same about half a year later). But there's good news: it won't! As the action RPG now has a 1.0 release date locked in, alongside a look at what you can expect when it arrives. Read more",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Path of Exile 2 announces a second new class, the Shadow, for its December 1.0 release",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/path-of-exile-2-announces-a-second-new-class-the-shadow-for-its",
        "published": "2026-11-06T21:50:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}