{
  "id": 3341564,
  "title": "Path of Exile 2 Release Date Sets 1.0 Launch in December 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/path-of-exile-2-release-date-sets-1-0-launch-in-december-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T19:49:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/path-of-exile-2-release-date-sets-10-launch-in-december-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Grinding Gear Games has unveiled plans to release Path of Exile 2 on December 11, 2026. The studio announced the release date during a trailer premiere at gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL) 2026. The free-to-play action-RPG will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.\n\nPath of Exile 2's trailer blends gameplay footage with cinematics, hinting at a complete build for players in time for the holidays. To receive updates and exclusive rewards, fans can register on Grinding Gear's website. Registration is open to all, no prior Path of Exile account required.\n\nOnce Path of Exile 2's full release launches, registered players will receive a code to claim their unlocked rewards via email. By providing their details, users consent to receive marketing emails about Path of Exile 2 from Grinding Gear Games. Subscribers must be on the mailing list at the time rewards are distributed to claim them, with each reward claiming per account limited to a single instance.\n\nIn the meantime, fans can explore other announcements made at gamescom ONL 2026. Freelance writer Michael Cripe covers gaming news for IGN and other platforms. Follow him on Bluesky and Twitter for updates.",
  "summary": "Grinding Gear Games has announced Path of Exile 2 1.0 has a December release date.",
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  "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."
}