Duration of Path of Exile 2: How Long is the Journey?

Wondering how much time you’ll spend playing Path of Exile 2? While you can easily sink countless hours into its endgame adventures and future league updates, the main storyline is divided into six acts. Let’s explore how long it might take for you to wrap up the main campaign.

Initially, Path of Exile 2 launches in early access, offering six character classes to start with, and six more classes to come with the full 1.0 release. Although the early access doesn’t encompass the entire campaign, it gives you a substantial portion to dive into. So, let’s break down what you can anticipate in terms of gameplay and how long it’ll take to conquer Path of Exile 2.

When it comes to completing the early access campaign, you’re looking at approximately 25 hours. For most players aiming to reach the endgame, this might stretch to anywhere between 40 to 50 hours. However, for those who love to explore every nook and cranny, surpassing 100 hours is entirely possible.

This estimate aligns with insights from game director Jonathan Rogers and reflects our observations since the early access launch. If you’re already familiar with the first installment, you might find yourself blazing through the story content a bit quicker.

Path of Exile 2 unfolds over six acts. Currently, early access provides the first three acts, with the remaining three available upon the game’s full release. Expect the 1.0 release to significantly extend your journey, essentially doubling the current content size.

For those eager to dive into endgame content during early access, you’ll need to hit level 65. You’ll achieve this by revisiting the first three acts on the Cruel difficulty. Here, all monsters and bosses hit harder, presenting a tougher challenge. Rumor has it, the endgame segment alone can devour hundreds of hours as you progress from level 65 all the way to 100.

Now that you’ve got the scoop on the duration of Path of Exile 2, you might be curious if it will be available on Game Pass or if cooperative play with friends—either online or via local splitscreen—is an option. Stay tuned for more details on that front!