Path of Exile 2 Duration Insights from Game Director

Are you curious about the time commitment required to complete Path of Exile 2? As we approach the game’s highly anticipated early access phase, we’ve gathered all the necessary information for you.

Path of Exile 2, a sequel set six years after the original, returns players to the dark fantasy realm of Wraeclast, offering an immersive isometric action experience that has generated considerable excitement within the gaming community.

The game is expected to face stiff competition from Diablo 4, but industry commentators, including popular streamer Asmongold, suggest that Path of Exile 2 could potentially attract a significant portion of Diablo’s player base. Only time will reveal how this rivalry unfolds.

If you’re contemplating diving into this new adventure, you might find yourself wondering about the time investment required. Below, we detail what to expect regarding completion times for Path of Exile 2.

Path of Exile 2 Classes — Grinding Gear Games

Path of Exile 2’s early access will feature six classes, each promising hundreds of hours of gameplay.

Completion Time for Early Access Campaign

New players can expect to complete the early access campaign of Path of Exile 2 in approximately 25 hours, as confirmed by Game Director Jonathan Rogers during a recent developer stream.

Players with prior experience in the first game might complete it a bit faster, potentially saving an hour or two. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that the early access version only features the first three acts of the campaign; the full release will encompass a total of six acts.

Time Investment to Reach Endgame

To reach level 65 and access the endgame content in Path of Exile 2, players can expect to invest about 50 hours during this early access phase.

This progression involves completing the first three acts of the campaign a second time on the game’s Cruel difficulty, akin to a new game plus mode, which ramps up difficulty as enemies and bosses inflict more damage and display more aggressive behaviors.

Once level 65 is achieved, players will have the opportunity to continue pushing toward the maximum level of 100, unlocking all of Path of Exile 2’s endgame content. Developers have indicated that this journey could require “over 100 hours” of gameplay, ensuring players have plenty to explore.