Path of Exile 2 on Windows: Install Guide, Tips and Features

Ready to conquer Wraeclast in 2025? Picture yourself slashing through hordes with wild new skills in a dark, gritty world.

Path of Exile 2 is currently in Early Access, but you can still buy it and download it now on Steam or Epic Games Store to jump into this next-gen ARPG, loaded with the latest Early Access patch.

Launched by Grinding Gear Games on December 6, 2024, it’s rocking a ‘Mixed’ Steam rating as of March 2025, with the Early Access build (updated March 12, 2025) refining skills and loot, per Steam. Full release will be free-to-play, but Early Access is yours with a supporter pack.

This guide covers installing Path of Exile 2 on Windows, its key features, and tips for PC beginners. Share your fave class in the comments, or contact us for help.

How to Install Path of Exile 2 on Windows 11 and 10

To play Path of Exile 2 on your Windows PC in Early Access, download it via Steam or Epic Games Store. Follow the steps below:

1. Method 1: Steam
   1. Visit the Steam page: Steam.
   2. Buy a supporter pack (starts at $29.99 as of March 2025).
   3. Sign into your Steam account (or create one).
   4. Complete the purchase and click Install in your Steam Library.
   5. Wait for the download to finish (~70 GB with updates).
   6. Launch it from your Steam Library or desktop shortcut.
2. Method 2: Epic Games Store
   1. Visit the Epic Games Store page: Epic Games Store.
   2. Buy a supporter pack (starts at $29.99 as of March 2025).
   3. Sign into your Epic account (or create one).
   4. Complete the process and click Install in your Epic Library.
   5. Wait for the download to finish (~70 GB).
   6. Launch it from your Library or desktop.

Quick Tip: 💡 Start with the Sorceress; her lightning skills shred early mobs.

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What is Path of Exile 2 About?

Path of Exile 2, launched in Early Access in 2024 by Grinding Gear Games, is a next-gen ARPG for Windows 10 and 11, set years after the original with a fresh campaign and brutal combat.

Core Gameplay: Hack through Wraeclast’s corruption, master new skills and gear, and tackle an evolving endgame in this Early Access build, expect more acts and polish at full release.

Key Features

• 6 classes (12 at full launch)
• 240+ skill gems
• Co-op up to 6 players
• New endgame systems
• Dual skill trees

Why Play Path of Exile 2 on Windows?

It’s raw and deep. Windows 10 and 11 bring crisp visuals, fluid controls, and Early Access chaos in 2025.

Tips for PC Beginners in Path of Exile 2

New to Path of Exile 2 on PC? Here are five tips to win:

1. Set Keys: Map ‘dodge’ to Shift in Options > Controls for quick escapes.
2. Boost FPS: Lower shadows to Medium in Graphics, keeps it smooth.
3. Start Easy: Pick Act 1’s coast, learn the ropes.
4. Mix Skills: Pair lightning with bleed (gems), melts foes fast.
5. Use Sorceress: Her chain lightning rocks early (class), try it.

Path of Exile 2 Gameplay Screenshots

Path of Exile 2 Beginners Guide Video

Watch the beginners guide of Path of Exile 2 to get you started:

Path of Exile 2 PC Requirements for Windows

Minimum:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: 70 GB free (SSD recommended)
• GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 or AMD RX Vega 56
• DirectX: Version 11

Recommended:

• OS: Windows 11 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
• RAM: 32 GB
• Storage: 70 GB SSD
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 XT
• DirectX: Version 11

Path of Exile 2 on Windows FAQ

• Is it free? Early Access requires a supporter pack ($29.99+); full release will be free-to-play.
• Can I play offline? No, it’s online-only.
• Does it run on Windows 11? Yes, fully supported.
• What’s the download size? ~70 GB with updates.

Support and Community

• r/pathofexile Community

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