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Action RPG
Systems
Released
October 23, 2013
ESRB
M for Mature: Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Nudity, Language
Developer(s)
Grinding Gear Games
Publisher(s)
Grinding Gear Games
Engine
Proprietary Engine

WHERE TO PLAY

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Path of Exile is an online Action RPG designed around a strong online item economy and deep character customisation. It is set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. Scarred by mysterious catastrophes of the past and inhabited by creatures of nightmare, the very environment challenges exiles who dare explore it. You play as the Duelist, Witch, Ranger, Templar, Marauder, Shadow or the Scion class. From forsaken shores through to the city of Oriath, explore Wraeclast and uncover the ancient secrets waiting for you.

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Created by hardcore gamers, Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. With a focus on visceral action combat, powerful items and deep character customization, Path of Exile is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

 

Genre(s)
Action RPG

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Path of Exile 2 Goes Free-to-Play for a Limited Time

Path of Exile 2 launches a brief free trial window, giving interested players a chance to freely explore what the action RPG has to offer.

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Path of Exile 2 Introducing New Challenge for Players at Gamescom 2025

Grinding Gear Games brings a Path of Exile 2 challenge event to Gamescom 2025, giving skilled players a chance to earn exclusive rewards.

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August 29 Will Be a Big Day for Path of Exile 2 Fans

Path of Exile 2 players should mark down August 29 on their calendars as Grinding Gear Games has revealed major news concerning the popular ARPG.

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Path of Exile Player Count Soars Above PoE 2 After New Update

Following Path of Exile’s Secrets of the Atlas update, the ARPG’s Steam player count soars past PoE 2’s, proving just how popular the game still is.

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Path of Exile 2 Endgame Update Gets a Slight Delay

Grinding Gear Games shares some new details about the next endgame update for Path of Exile 2, while also announcing its delay.

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Path of Exile 2 Has a Quality of Life Update In the Works

Grinding Gear Games offers a preview of the next Path of Exile 2 update, which promises to introduce several useful quality-of-life improvements.

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Path of Exile 2 Update Adding Helpful New Feature

The next Path of Exile 2 update is set to add an extremely helpful new feature to the popular action RPG.

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Path of Exile 2 Now Has 'Mostly Negative' Reviews

The latest Path of Exile 2 update sparks significant player backlash, prompting Grinding Gear Games to issue emergency revisions.

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Path of Exile 2 Now Has 'Mixed' Reviews on Steam

Path of Exile's recent Steam reviews fall to 'Mixed' after the game's latest content update.

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Path of Exile Legacy of Phrecia Event is Being Extended

The Path of Exile: Legacy of Phrecia event is extended and gives players plenty more time to experience the action-packed combat.

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Path of Exile 2 Teases Gameplay Changes Coming in Update 0.2.0

Grinding Gear Games teases some new gameplay changes coming in Path of Exile 2 update 0.2.0, which will be largely focused on endgame content.

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Path of Exile 2 Teases New Items Coming in Update 0.2.0

Grinding Gear Games reveals several Path of Exile 2 endgame items that are coming as part of the ARPG's upcoming 0.2.0 update.

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Path of Exile Sees Major Resurgence After Legacy of Phrecia Event

Following delays and a lack of updates, Path of Exile is seeing a major resurgence with the recent release of the Legacy of Phrecia event.

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Path of Exile 2 Reveals Plans for Future Updates

Grinding Gear Games reveals its plans for future Path of Exile 2 updates, which will roll out while the ARPG is still in early access.

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Path of Exile 2 Director Apologizes to PoE 1 Players

Grinding Gear Games co-founder and Path of Exile director apologizes to fans of the first game while announcing news regarding the next update.

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Path of Exile 2 Confirms Data Breach

Path of Exile 2 developer Grinding Gear Games confirms there was a data breach this month, which affected developer and player accounts.

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Elon Musk Gets Kicked from Path of Exile 2

Tesla CEO and noted gamer Elon Musk reveals he was disconnected from Path of Exile 2 not long after the action RPG's early access release.

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Path of Exile 2 Devs Comment on Diablo 4's Season 1 Backlash

ExileCon 2023 gave fans another deep dive on Path of Exile 2, but its developers also have some words to share on the current state of Diablo 4.

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Path of Exile 2’s Closed Beta Will Feature the Full Game

Grinding Gear Games confirms Path of Exile 2's closed beta will feature the full game and will be open for months to gather player feedback.

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