Path of Exile 2 release date and how to unlock early access

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

Here’s the live countdown to Path of Exile 2’s early access release date and time.

Early access to Path of Exile 2 is set to arrive soon. However, when does it officially kick off? Read on for the Path of Exile 2 release date, information on how to unlock the early access, and our live countdown to it.

Path of Exile 2 Early Access Countdown

Path of Exile 2 countdown

Here's our live countdown to the Path of Exile 2 early access release date. The launch time is the same worldwide, so this countdown works for everyone.

Path of Exile 2 screenshot (Image via Grinding Gear Games)
Path of Exile 2 screenshot (Image via Grinding Gear Games)

Path of Exile 2 release date

The early access release date for Path of Exile 2 is December 6, 2024. The game brings players back to Wraeclast and all its ancient secrets, cultures, and dangers. Players must also end a resurfaced threat that's spreading corruption across the continent.

Path of Exile 2 screenshot (Image via Grinding Gear Games)
Path of Exile 2 screenshot (Image via Grinding Gear Games)

Path of Exile 2 release time

Players can check out the game starting December 6, 2024 at 11 a.m. PST, which is the same as 2 p.m. EST and 7 p.m. GMT. Below are more dates and times.

Time Zone
Release Time
Release Date
Pacific Standard Time (PST)11 a.m.Friday, December 6, 2024
Mountain Standard Time (MST)12 p.m.Friday, December 6, 2024
Central Standard Time (CST)1 p.m.Friday, December 6, 2024
Eastern Standard Time (EST)2 p.m.Friday, December 6, 2024
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)7 p.m.Friday, December 6, 2024
Central European Time (CET)8 p.m.Friday, December 6, 2024
Japan Standard Time (JST)4 a.m.Saturday, December 7, 2024
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)6 a.m.Saturday, December 7, 2024

Path of Exile 2 early access date

To obtain early access to Path of Exile 2, players must purchase a supporter pack on PC, Xbox Series X|S, or PlayStation 5. However, if you've spent $480 USD or more in the original Path of Exile or bought a top-tier supporter pack in the past, then you can automatically get access to Path of Exile 2.

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