Key facts at a glance
- Full release: Path of Exile 2 leaves Early Access on December 11, 2026 (PST) and becomes free-to-play, adding the Duelist class.
- Registration: Signing up at pathofexile2.com/register by December 11 (PST) grants exclusive cosmetic effects.
- Status: Grinding Gear Games says two rewards are already secured, out of up to five.
- Important: Early Access owners must register too and confirm the sign-up by email.
- Redeeming: Codes are emailed after launch and work on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
When does Path of Exile 2 fully release?
Path of Exile 2 launches as version 1.0 on December 11, 2026 (PST) and will be free-to-play from then on. Grinding Gear Games announced the date at gamescom 2026, where a new trailer during Opening Night Live also revealed the long-awaited Duelist class. A launch time has not been announced yet. The current classes and Ascendancies are listed on our classes page.
What rewards does the registration unlock?
The more players sign up, the more cosmetic effects the community unlocks – and every registered player receives the same set. Milestones are tied to the number of registrations, from 1 to 4 million. On October 19, Grinding Gear Games confirmed that two rewards have been reached; the Soulflame Weapon Effect has been unlocked since September 21.
| Milestone | Reward |
|---|---|
| Base reward | Soulflame Crown Helmet Attachment |
| 1 million | Soulflame Weapon Effect – unlocked |
| 2 million | Soulflame Portal |
| 3 million | Chained Chimera Wings |
| 4 million | Scourgeborn Boar Pet |
According to Grinding Gear Games, these effects are exclusive to the promotion and will not be sold in the store.
How the sign-up works
All it takes is an email address and a click on the confirmation link sent afterwards – without that confirmation, the sign-up does not count. Buying Early Access does not unlock the rewards automatically, so existing players need to register as well.
- The email address does not have to be linked to your game account.
- After launch on December 11, Grinding Gear Games emails the codes, which are redeemed on the website with a Path of Exile account.
- Only one code can be redeemed per account, but codes can be given away.
- PlayStation and Xbox players need to link their account to the platform; Steam and Epic are supported too.
Anyone planning a first build for the full release can start now in our build planner.
FAQ
When does Path of Exile 2 version 1.0 release?
The full release arrives on December 11, 2026 (PST). From then on, Path of Exile 2 is free-to-play.
Do Early Access players get the rewards automatically?
No. Early Access owners also need to sign up at pathofexile2.com/register and confirm their registration by email.
What is the deadline to register for the rewards?
Registration is open until December 11, 2026 (PST). The more players sign up, the more rewards everyone gets.
How many registration rewards are there?
Up to five cosmetic effects. As of October 19, 2026, two are secured and three more depend on the number of sign-ups.
Do the rewards work on PlayStation and Xbox?
Yes. Codes can be redeemed on any Path of Exile account; console players need to link their account to the platform.
Sources: Grinding Gear Games: Full Release Registration (October 19, 2026), New Reward Unlocked (September 21, 2026), Registration FAQ (August 26, 2026), Path of Exile 2 Fully Releases on December 11 (August 25, 2026), Path of Exile on X (October 19, 2026). As of October 20, 2026.
Source: Grinding Gear Games (Steam-Ankündigung)
