- Path of Exile 2 is a free game but the early access is locked behind a paywall.
- To play the Early Access of Path of Exile 2, players must purchase on of the Early Access Supporter packs for the respective platform.
- The amount spent on the early access supporter packs are converted to in-game microtransaction currencies.
Path of Exile 2 is launching in Early Access on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox series X/S. The original game is actually free, like its prequel, but players must buy the early access keys for the respected platforms to play the early access version of the game. Because of this, many players are struggling to understand how to play PoE 2 Early Access. To help you guys, here is a quick guide with detailed steps on how to play Path of Exile 2 Early Access for each supported platform.
1. Buy the Path of Exile Supporter Pack
Note: Path of Exile 2 is essentially a free game, with the Early Access locked behind paywall. After purchasing the early access supporter packs, the amount spend will be converted to in-game microtransaction currency.
The first thing you need to do to play PoE 2 in early access is purchase the supporter packs with an early access key for the platform you want to play it on. PC players can either buy the supporter packs directly from the official website and use the received key in the standalone PoE 2 launcher, or they can use Steam and Epic Game Store. Both Steam and Epic Games have multiple supporter packs, each giving access to play Path of Exile 2, so pick the one you like.
For PlayStation 5 players, they can purchase the Path of Exile 2 Founder’s pack from the PlayStation store to get early access. Xbox players must purchase the Path of Exile 2 Early Access supporter pack editions, which can be selected by clicking on the Choose Edition option on the Path of Exile 2 Game Preview page on the Xbox Store.
2. Preload Path of Exile 2 Early Access
After you have purchased the Early Access key of Path of Exile 2 as explained above, next you need to preload the game. We have already made a complete Path of Exile 2 Early Access preload guide, so check it out for further steps.
Preloading the game will allow you to play Path of Exile 2 from the get-go on the official launch, although you may be required to update a few launch files, even after preloading.
3. Wait for the PoE 2 Early Access Release
After you have preloaded the game, it’s time to wait for the official release. Check out our PoE 2 Early Access release date countdown timer to stay on track with the release time. After the game is released, launch it on the respective platform and log in/create your Path of Exile account. Select your class and enjoy the game.
So, that’s it. This is how you can play Path of Exile 2 Early Access on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Having trouble with the instructions? Tell us your problem in the comments and we will try to help you out.
