game free?

the game is not free?

Im going to quote the frontpage for you.

"Path of Exile is a free online-only action role-playing game set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. It is currently under development by Grinding Gear Games in New Zealand. New players are being added continuously to the Closed Beta Test."

But its currently in Beta so if you're lucky enough to get a key which is drawn every fifth minutes, or just support GGG by giving them $10, it will also give you 100 points which you can purchase, more tabs in the stash or additional character slots.

I believe they will add more items to buy later on.