Grinding Gear Games is giving players their first proper taste of Path of Exile 2’s Free Weekend. For three full days, the sequel is opening its doors to everyone, letting you dive into the dark ARPG without spending a cent.
The timing couldn’t be better either. With The Third Edict expansion about to drop, the free event doubles as both a test drive and a head start, since all your progress will carry over.
How To Play Path of Exile 2 Free this Weekend
The Free Weekend kicks off August 29, 2025, at 1PM PDT (which translates to August 30, 1:30AM IST) and runs until September 1 at 1 PM PDT (September 2, 1:30 AM IST). During this window, the game is fully unlocked across all platforms. You can either follow the steps or click on the link shown below:
- PC Standalone: Log into your Path of Exile account (or create one at on the official website), then download the client.
- Steam: Search for Path of Exile 2 in the store and download it directly.
- Epic Games Store: Same deal, grab it from the store page.
- Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5: Head to their digital storefronts and start downloading.
You’re not just getting a trial either, you’ll have access to every bit of content that’s live, including the newly added Third Edict Content Update. Character leveling is unlimited, and when the event ends, your characters and gear will stay tied to your account. If you decide to buy an Early Access key afterward, you can keep right on playing from where you left off.
The Free Weekend is a warm-up for the launch of Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict Early Access. That’s the point where you’ll be able to officially purchase a key and keep going permanently or wait for the eventual free-to-play release if you’re in no rush.
Path of Exile 2 Exclusive Rewards During the Event
Grinding Gear Games isn’t just letting you play; they’re sweetening the deal with free cosmetics tied to your progress. The rewards are available to every new players, existing fans, and across every platform:
- Reach the Clearfell Encampment and you’ll unlock the Exile’s Hood.
- Defeat the Rotten Druid in the Grim Tangle (Act One) to claim the Exile’s Staff Skin.
- Take down Count Geonor at the end of Act One and you’ll walk away with the Exile’s Cloak.
Path of Exile 2’s Free Weekend is shaping up to be more than just a sneak peek. With unlimited leveling, account-wide progress saves, and free cosmetics up for grabs, it’s practically a soft launch.
