Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict will launch on PC and consoles soon! In this news post, we’ve gathered all the information you need to know about what happens on launch day and how to start downloading early.

Free Weekend August 29 - September 1 PDT

To celebrate the launch of Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict, we're making the game free to play for the first time ever, for three days on all available platforms. This includes the standalone client, Steam, Epic, Xbox X|S and PlayStation 5.

As an additional gift we’re offering a few exclusive cosmetics you can earn if you play during this Free Weekend. To clarify, all new and existing Path of Exile 2 players on all available platforms will be able to receive these microtransactions. Find out more about the Free Weekend here.

Private Leagues Are Now Available

Those of you who are planning to play in a Private Rise of the Abyssal League at launch are now able to create them. Click here to set up your Private League (don’t forget to double check your start time upon creating)! Please note you cannot start these leagues until The Third Edict officially launches on August 29th (PDT).

The Third Edict Launch Information

The realms will go down at Aug 29, 2025 2:00 PM (EDT) and patching will begin shortly after.

The servers go live at: Aug 29, 2025 4:00 PM (EDT)

The above times are displayed in your local time zone. You'll need to be logged into your account to see these. To change your local time, go to "My Account", "Manage Account" and "Edit Preferences".

If the timezone is displaying incorrectly for you, please disregard the above timer and refer to the countdown on the front page. Two hours before the end of the countdown, the realm will go down and patching will begin shortly after. When the countdown ends, the servers will be live and you'll be able to join the Rise of the Abyssal Leagues.

The patch size for the update will be around 46GB on the standalone client and Steam. The estimated size of the patch for consoles is 38.5GB.

Predownload For Existing Path of Exile 2 Players

Our existing Path of Exile 2 players can predownload the update using a torrent file available for PC. Please keep in mind that this method, while available earlier, makes it a larger update as it includes all the existing client content. The estimated size of this download is 117GB. When patching begins for Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict you’ll also have a few remaining files that you’ll need to update as well.



This torrent only includes the GGPK file, so you’ll need to copy it into your actual install folder once the patching server is up, no earlier than three hours before Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict launches. Please note that you can’t use this GGPK file with the Steam and Epic client.

Our console players are now able to predownload The Third Edict! You will still be able to play the current version of Path of Exile 2 until the launch of The Third Edict.

Converting Premium Stash tabs for Asynchronous Trade

If you’re looking to make use of the new Asynchronous Trade system, you’ll be able to convert your existing Premium Stash Tabs when the website comes back up after Aug 29, 2025 2:00 PM (EDT). We’ll announce when this feature is available on our X, so be sure to keep an eye out.

The Dawn of the Hunt Mystery Box Ends Soon

This is also your last chance to get a Dawn of the Hunt Mystery Box in Path of Exile 2! It will leave the store when our next Mystery Box becomes available! If you need some extra points, we recommend checking out the newly released Trarthan Executioner and Justice Supporter packs.

You can also claim some free cosmetics by watching your favourite content creators on Twitch! Check out this post for more information!

We can’t wait to see you explore Act Four and all the new content that The Third Edict has to offer. See you at launch!