Is PoE 2 Free? King of the Faridun and Other Supporter Packs Explained

As a seasoned gamer with a background in English Philology and Public Communication, I find myself deeply intrigued by Path of Exile 2’s impending arrival on December 6, 2024. Having followed its development over the years, I can’t help but feel like a kid on Christmas Eve, eagerly anticipating the unwrapping of this gaming gem.

Path of Exile 2, the highly-anticipated sequel to the widely popular PoE, is almost here. On December 6th at 11am PST, thousands of fans will finally get their hands on the game when it launches in early access. However, there seems to be some confusion regarding the Supporter Packs and the price of this new title. Since the first installment was free, is the second one as well? Let’s clarify that point.

Is PoE 2 Free to Play

From what’s stated on the Steam page, Path of Exile 2 can be played at no cost. However, it seems there’s some confusion due to the packs available in the store. While these require payment, they grant access to exclusive microtransactions and even physical items on higher tiers. Furthermore, by purchasing one of these packs, you’ll get Early Access to the game. Essentially, while the full game is free, you need to buy a package to play PoE 2 ahead of others.

As a passionate player of Path of Exile 2, I’m excited to share that if I’ve invested a total of $480 or more across my lifetime on any one platform, I become eligible to participate earlier. This applies not just to those who buy the Supporter pack, but also to individuals who have previously purchased top-tier supporter packs in PoE.

Developers intend to maintain the game in Early Access for an undetermined period, with a minimum of 6 months. If you’re eager to explore the Supporter Packs and don’t wish to wait that long, you can find all the necessary details and contents on the official website. Here are some of the rewards:

PoE 2 Early Access Supporter Pack (30 USD)

300 Points,
Extended Digital Soundtrack Download,
Path of Exile 2 Early Access or Path of Exile 2 Key.

PoE 2 Lord of Ogham Supporter Pack (60 USD)

600 Points,
Rewards from the Early Access Supporter Tier,
Lord of Ogham Forum Title and Portrait Frame,
Lord of Ogham Armour Pack and Back Attachment,
Baby Crowbell Pet,
Lord of Ogham Kiwi Pet,
The Rust King Portal Effect,
Iron Count’s Zweihander,
Commemorative Hillock Statue Hideout Decoration.

PoE 2 King of the Faridun Supporter Pack (100 USD)

1000 Points,
Rewards from the previous tiers (without the forum title),
King of the Faridun Supporter Forum Title and Portrait Frame,
King of the Faridun Armour Pack and Back Attachment,
King of the Faridun Kiwi Pet,
Commemorative Vaal Oversoul Statue Hideout Decoration,
The Dreadnought Hideout,
Tyranny’s End Spear Skin,
Faridun’s Glory Bow Skin,
Deshret’s Blessing Level-up Extra Effect.

PoE 2 Thaumaturge of the Vaal Supporter Pack (160 USD)

1600 Points,
Rewards from the previous tiers (without the forum titles),
Thaumaturge of the Vaal Supporter Forum Title and Portrait Frame,
+1 Path of Exile 2 Early Access Key,
Thaumaturge of the Vaal Armour Pack and Back Attachment,
Thaumaturge of the Vaal Back Attachment,
Baby Crowbell Pet,
Thaumaturge of the Vaal Kiwi Pet,
Commemorative Dominus Statue Hideout Decoration,
Soulcore Weapon Effect,
Doryani’s Idol Focus or Shield Skin,
Wand of the Thaumaturge Skin,
Royal Sacrifical Dagger Skin,
Path of Exile 2 Logo T-Shirt or 160 Points instead of physical items.

PoE 2 Warlord of the Karui Supporter Pack (240 USD)

2400 Points,
Rewards from the previous tiers (without the forum titles),
Warlord of the Karui Supporter Forum Title and Portrait Frame,
+1 Path of Exile 2 Early Access Key (+2 in total, if we take into consideration Thaumaturge of the Vaal Supporter reward),
Warlord of the Karui Armour Pack, Alternate Helmet and Back Attachment,
Warlord of the Karui Kiwi Pet,
Commemorative Malachai Statue Hideout Decoration,
Ancestral Canoe Crafting Bench Decoration,
Karui Totemcaller Rare Finisher Effect,
Akoya’s Felling Axe Skin,
Tukohama’s Crusher Mace Skin,
Path of Exile 2 Logo Hoodie (+ T-Shirt from the previous tier) or 660 Points instead of physical items.

PoE 2 Libarator of Wraeclast Supporter Pack (480 USD)

4800 Points,
Rewards from the previous tiers (without the forum title),
Liberator of Wraeclast Supporter Forum Title and Portrait Frame,
Extended Digital Soundtrack Download,
+2 Path of Exile 2 Early Access Keys (+4 in total, if we take into consideration previous rewards),
Liberator of Wraeclast Armour Pack, Helmet Attachment and Back Attachment,
Window to Twilight Portal Effect,
Liberator of Wraeclast Kiwi Pet,
Commemorative Kitava Statue Hideout Decoration,
Beacon of Salvation Hideout,
Deliverance Crossbow Skin,
Justice Flail Skin,
Redemption Shield Skin,
Light of Divinity Sceptre Skin,
Throne of the Ruler Map Device,
Twilight Order Reliquary Submission,
Path of Exile 2 Art Book (+Hoodie and T-Shirt from previous tiers) or 960 Points instead of physical items.