Grinding Gear Games (GGG) has signaled its firm intention to push Path of Exile 2 toward a full release in 2026.

In a recent interview with PC Gamer, the studio shared various stories regarding the development of Path of Exile 2. Co-director Mark Roberts emphasized, "There are just so many variables that I can't say for certain, but it would be a massive shock if Path of Exile 2 didn't fully launch in 2026."

Originally, Path of Exile 2 was scheduled to enter a six-month Early Access period after its launch last December. However, the official release date was pushed to the end of the year in March, and in August, the studio stated that "a full release within this year seems difficult."

Regarding this, Mark Roberts explained the reason for the delay, stating, "After the 'Sentinel's Awakening' update last April, several unexpected tasks and situations arose." He added, "We never intended for this Early Access period to drag on for this long," and noted that "GGG is not a company that makes long-term plans."

Path of Exile 2 received significant attention early on, peaking at over 570,000 concurrent players. However, due to changes in gameplay mechanics and underwhelming updates, player sentiment has been divided, and the daily peak has since dropped to the 30,000 range. With player frustration growing over repeated delays, all eyes are on whether the full release can win back the crowd.