- Path of Exile 2's early access begins very soon, with preload possible on all supported platforms.
- Grinding Gear Games has announced that they will release a special PC client on December 5 at 5 PM PST for players to preload the game.
- Steam, Xbox and PS5 players can simply head to their respective storefronts and preload the game.
Excited for the Path of Exile 2 Early Access release? The highly anticipated sequel to Path of Exile 2 is entering paid Early Access, and the hype around it is more than the full game itself. The ARPG community cannot wait to get their hands on it, and the best way to tune in as soon as possible is by pre-loading the game. So, if you’re among the players itching to get their hands on it, here’s a full guide on how to preload Path of Exile 2 on your PC, PS5, and Xbox.
How to Preload Path of Exile 2 on PC (Game Client)
Update: The pre-download for the PC game client has been delayed.
Path of Exile 2 developers have announced that they will release a standalone PC client for download on December 5 at 5 PM PST. Players will be able to pre-load the game on a PC using this client.
However, after the patching is completed, the game might still need to download a few update patches on the official release date of the early access. Other than that, after downloading the game, players won’t be able to log in until Early Access launches.
Preload Path of Exile 2 Early Access on Steam
Path of Exile 2 Early Access Preload is now available on Steam. Open your Steam account and head to the Library. Look for Path of Exile 2 and select it. Here, you should see the PRELOAD option. Preload the game and wait for the official early access release to finally play it.
How to Preload Path of Exile 2 on Xbox
The PoE 2 Early Access preload is already available on the Xbox Series X/S as long as you have purchased the supporter packs with the early access key. Open the Xbox game store, and you should be able to preload the game. However, you can only access it early after the release, and there will likely be updates on the release day.
How to Preload Path of Exile 2 on PS5
PlayStation 5 players who have purchased the Path of Exile 2 founder’s packs can now pre-load the game. Head to the PlayStation Store and search for Path of Exile 2 Founder’s Pack — Path of Exile 2 Early Access and purchase it. Now, you should see a pre-load option for the game in the library.
So, that’s it. Now you know how to pre-load Path of Exile 2 Early Access on Xbox, PC, and PS5. Confused about the instructions? Drop your questions in the comments below.
