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Path of Exile 2 Preload Date and Guide: How to Pre-Download,
PC players can preload Path of Exile 2 starting at 5 PM PST on December 5th, Xbox players can already preload, and PlayStation players with a Founder's Pack can preload 24 hours before Early Access. Get the details on how and where to download, plus the perks of preloading!

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Preload Dates

Platform Preload Available Early Access Start
PC December 5, 2024, at 5 PM PST December 6, 2024, at 11 AM PST
Xbox Already available
Playstation 24 hours before Early Access (For Founder's Pack owners)

Available to Preload on December 5, 5 PM PST on PC

Grinding Gear Games has announced pre-download details for Path of Exile 2 ahead of its highly anticipated Early Access launch.

To help players get into the action as soon as the servers go live, the standalone PC client will be available for pre-download starting Thursday, December 5th, at 5 PM PST.

Available to Preload on Xbox

Preloading for Path of Exile 2 is already available, so Xbox players can get ready for launch now. There will likely be updates on launch.

Available Platforms and Consoles Guide

Available to Preload on PlayStation 24 Hours Before Early Access

Preload for PlayStation players with a Founder's Pack will be available 24 hours before Early Access starts, on December 5th at 11 AM PST.

How to Preload

How to Preload
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Preload From the PC

1 Download the Client – Starting Dec 5th, 5 PM PST (or Dec 6th, 9:00 AM GMT+8), visit the Path of Exile 2 website) to download the standalone client or torrent file. You may be required to registered an account and to login.
2 Complete the download and let the client handle any remaining patch updates closer to launch.
3 Early Access opens Dec 6th, 11 AM PST (or Dec 7th, 3:00 AM GMT+8). Use the website's countdown timer to stay on track.

Preload From Xbox

1 Open the Xbox Store and search for Path of Exile 2 in the search bar.
2 Select Pre-Order, then click Buy at the order summary to successfully pre-order the game.
3 Go to your Library and select Path of Exile 2. Click the Pre-Install button to begin preloading.

Preload From Playstation

1 Open the PlayStation Store and search for Path of Exile 2.
2 If you have a Founder's Pack, select Pre-Order, then Proceed to Checkout. Confirm Pre-Order to successfully pre-order the game.
3 The game should start downloading shortly after confirming your purchase. Founder's Pack owners can preload 24 hours before Early Access begins.

When and Where to Download

Path of Exile Official Website

Path of Exile 2 - Website How to Preload
For PC players, the Path of Exile 2 standalone client will be accessible via the official website of Path of Exile. Additionally, a torrent option will be provided for those who prefer it or need faster, more reliable downloads.

While pre-downloading will save you significant time on launch day, keep in mind that a few remaining files may need to be updated once patching begins for Early Access.

How to Get Early Access: Price, Release Time, and Countdown

Why Preload?

Play the Game Straight Away on Early Access

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) - Predownload Preload
Preloading Path of Exile 2 means you’ll be ready to dive straight into the chaos as soon as Early Access kicks off. Skip the launch day madness, avoid the slow downloads, and get ahead of the crowd. With most updates already done, you'll spend less time waiting and more time wrecking havoc in Wraeclast!

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1 Anonymous6 days

Hey, it sounds good but where can i download the "stand-alone" pc client ? cos i only can download one for the PoE1

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