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Path of Exile · for Windows and macOS

Developer: Grinding Gear Games (opens in a new tab)

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Path of Exile is a free action RPG developed by Grinding Gear Games and released on October 23, 2013. It runs on Windows and macOS and needs 8 GB of RAM and 40 GB of free space.

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In Path of Exile you play a character exiled to Wraeclast, a grim continent, fighting through monster-filled zones and collecting ever more powerful gear. The game pairs the classic top-down action RPG formula with an exceptionally broad character-building system.

Why do players love it?

  • Passive skill tree: Chart your own path through a shared tree made up of hundreds of nodes.
  • Skill gems: Skills come from gems socketed into your gear; combine them with support gems to craft your own play style.
  • Leagues: New leagues with fresh mechanics launch at regular intervals, and everyone starts from scratch on equal footing.

How to download

  1. The Download button opens the official download page on pathofexile.com. The game is also free on Steam.
  2. Create a free account and install the launcher; the game files download through the launcher.
  3. When you pick a class for your first character, following the game’s suggested starting path makes learning easier.

System requirements

According to Steam, the minimum is Windows 10, a 2.6 GHz quad-core processor, 8 GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon HD 7850 graphics card, and 40 GB of free space. On macOS you need 10.13 or later.

Good to know

Purchases are for cosmetic items and extra stash tabs. Path of Exile 2 is a separate game; this page is about the original.

Pros

  • Extremely deep character building
  • Regular new leagues and content
  • No pay-to-win: purchases are conveniences and cosmetics

Cons

  • Complex for beginners
  • Easy to confuse with the separate Path of Exile 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Path of Exile free?

Yes. The entire game is free to play; purchases are for cosmetics and conveniences such as stash tabs.

Are Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2 the same game?

No. Path of Exile 2 is a separate game from the same developer, and the original keeps receiving its own updates.

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