Is there preload for Path of Exile 2? Yes, but with a few caveats

The beginning of Early Access for Path of Exile 2 is just around the corner , which has the community clamouring for more info about the launch. This, of course, includes asking for the option to preload the game. The devs, Grinding Gear Games, have gone back and forth about this possibility, with the reason being that datamining could ruin some of the game’s surprises.

Spoilers aside, we finally have some concrete info about whether or not we’ll be able to pre-download PoE2 ahead of the EA launch. When can you preload Path of Exile 2 Early Acces? In a community forum post , GGG have made a statement regarding pre-downloading the game. Players will be able to get an early download around 16 hours before the launch of Early Access.



“With Path of Exile 2 launching into Early Access soon, we’ve had a lot of players asking for pre-download to ensure they can play on launch. To accommodate this, we’ll be making the standalone PC client available for download at 5 pm on Thursday, December 5th (PST), or Dec 06, 2024, 2:00 AM (GMT+1) in your local time. Please note that when patching begins for Path of Exile 2 Early Access you may also have a few remaining files that you’ll need to update as well.

After downloading the Path of Exile 2 client, you won’t be able to log in until Early Access launches at 11 am on Friday, December 6th (PST), or Dec 06, 2024, 8:00 PM (GMT+1) in your local time. If you’re not sure, check the timer on our website . The client download will be available through the Path of Exile 2 website, but we’ll also be providing a torrent with the client download at the same time.

” However, this will only be available on the Path of Exile client. The devs have stated that they are looking into getting a preload option for other platforms too, like Steam. For Xbox users, the pre-download option seems to be already available: “We’re still looking into making pre-download available for other platforms and will update this post when they become available.

Updates for other platforms: Xbox – pre-download is already available. There will likely be updates on launch. PlayStation – Founder’s packs should go live 24 hours before Early Access starts.

Purchasing one of these packs should allow for pre-download on PS5.” With the game’s hefty size of around 100GB, having a preload option is a no-brainer. For example, players with slower internet connections might have to wait several hours just to download and install Path of Exile 2.

Having a chance to get that done ahead of time is the best option, despite the risk of potential secrets being datamined. Though we understand the sentiment – there is much to be said about welcome surprises in games too..