Path of Exile 2
Twelve classes, 240 skill gems and a 1,500-node passive tree: theorycraft your perfect build.
By Grinding Gear Games. Out now on PC.
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1 / 10Path of Exile 2 is a dark action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, which develops and publishes it. It entered Early Access on Windows PC through Steam on December 6, 2024, where access costs US$29.99, and it supports online co-op for up to six players.
The game is set years after the original Path of Exile, back on the dark continent of Wraeclast, where a Corruption once thought destroyed is creeping back and driving people mad. It is a separate game from the first, not an update, and Grinding Gear says both will keep getting expansions.
The headline is depth. A brand-new six-act campaign spans 100 environments, 600 monsters and 100 bosses, and the build system now runs on 240 Skill Gems, 200 Support Gems and a 1,500-skill passive tree. Steam players rate it Mostly Positive from nearly 169,000 reviews.
Gameplay
Path of Exile 2 is a loot-and-build machine. You pick one of twelve classes, two for every pairing of Strength, Dexterity and Intelligence, but the class is only a starting point: skills can be mixed from across classes, and each class branches into three Ascendancy specialisations, 36 in all.
The redesigned gem system is the core. Active Skill Gems give you abilities, and Support Gems now socket directly into them to change how they behave, which means every skill you use can be fully six-linked without the old gear-socket headaches. The returning Passive Skill Tree adds Dual Specialisation, so points can be split across two sets of passives, say daggers and traps, that switch on automatically as you swap attack types.
Gear is deep too, with 700 equipment base types, each with its own unique item, and new weapon families such as Spears, Crossbows and Flails. Every campaign area has its own boss with mechanics to learn.
After the campaign, the endgame opens up: countless areas across different biomes, crafting, tough bosses and passive trees that make maps riskier and more rewarding. Sequels to several Path of Exile leagues return with new monsters and rewards. Co-op supports six players, and full controller support covers DualShock and DualSense.
Story & Setting
Wraeclast has never been a kind place. Years after the events of the original Path of Exile, the dark continent is home to distinct cultures, buried secrets and monsters in every ruin, and a sinister force that everyone believed was gone has started to return.
Corruption is spreading from the edge of civilisation, sickening the land and driving its people mad. As a new exile, you fight your way across six acts and a hundred environments to find the source and stop it. The tone is grim, gothic fantasy, with horror scenes, violence and nudity all flagged in Steam's content notes, and a boss waits at the end of every area you cross.
Key Features
- Pick from twelve classes and specialise into one of 36 Ascendancies
- Socket Support Gems straight into skills to six-link every ability
- Split passive points with Dual Specialisation across weapon and skill types
- Hunt uniques for each of 700 equipment base types, including Spears and Crossbows
- Fight a unique boss in every area of a six-act campaign
- Team up with up to five friends in online co-op
- Push into an endgame of biomes, crafting and risk-for-reward map trees
Platforms & Availability
Path of Exile 2 is in Early Access on Windows PC via Steam at US$29.99. Regional prices are RM134 in Malaysia, S$40.44 in Singapore, ₱1,767.50 in the Philippines, ฿798 in Thailand and Rp 536,747 in Indonesia; it is not sold on Steam in Vietnam. Thai is one of its nine interface languages, alongside English, Japanese and Korean. A broadband connection is required. Minimum spec is a GTX 960 with 3 GB VRAM, 8 GB RAM and 100 GB of storage, and full controller support is included.
Why it matters
Path of Exile defined the deep-build action RPG, and the sequel keeps that complexity while stripping out many of the old gem system's frustrations. Grinding Gear's promise that purchases will never be pay-to-win, and that they carry over between both games, matters for a long-haul hobby game like this. Thai support makes it especially welcome in Thailand. Skip it if you want a quick, simple loot game, if Early Access balance changes frustrate you, or if you hate reading build guides.
Questions
How much does Path of Exile 2 cost in Malaysia and Thailand?
Early Access to Path of Exile 2 costs RM134 in Malaysia and ฿798 in Thailand on Steam, against US$29.99 in the United States.
Does Path of Exile 2 support Thai?
Yes. Thai is one of nine interface languages in Path of Exile 2, alongside English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Russian.
How many players can play Path of Exile 2 together?
Path of Exile 2 supports online co-op for up to six players, and you can also play the whole game solo.
Do I need to play the first Path of Exile before Path of Exile 2?
No. Path of Exile 2 is a separate game with its own new six-act campaign, set years after the original in Wraeclast.
What PC do I need for Path of Exile 2?
Minimum is an i7-7700 or Ryzen 5 2500X, 8 GB RAM and a GTX 960, Arc A380 or RX 470 with 3 GB VRAM, plus 100 GB of storage.
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Sources
Checked 1 Nov 2026. Key art, screenshots and trailer: Grinding Gear Games via Steam.