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Learn about the official PC system requirements for Path of Exile 2 (PoE2), including the early access title’s file size, and more.
Path of Exile is just a few days away from its early access release on Steam. While the original Path of Exile launched back in 2013 with an incredibly small cult following, over the last few years, especially with the rise of MMORPGs like Final Fantasy 14, Warframe, and Guild Wars 2, it ended up being a household name for the genre.
The original Path of Exile is similar to the classic World of Warcraft or Diablo game, and the sequel keeps that identity intact while also improving several key aspects of the original. Although Path of Exile still holds up fairly well in terms of its art style and visuals, it does look a bit dated, especially when contrasted against other modern MMORPGs.
With Path of Exile 2, developer Grinding Gear Games aims to modernize the series’ visual presentation while staying true to the original art style. However, the sequel’s vastly improved visuals come at the cost of significantly increased PC system requirements compared to the original. Here’s everything you need to know about Path of Exile 2’s PC system requirements, file size, and more.
Path of Exile 2 PC System Requirements
Compared to the original Path of Exile, the sequel boasts significantly higher system requirements. Path of Exile 2 is built on the same proprietary engine as the original, albeit with plenty of new features that bring it closer to most modern MMOs. Judging by the game’s PC specifications, it seems to be mostly GPU-bound. The recommended GPU requirement for Path Exile 2 is an RTX 2060 or RX 5600XT equivalent. It should be noted that the recommended specifications are targeting 1080p/1440p at 60fps. In terms of CPU, the recommended specifications are Intel Core i5 10500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3700X. That being said, here are the official PC system requirements for Path of Exile 2:
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel® Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2500x
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (3GB), Intel Arc A380, or ATI Radeon RX 470
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: A GPU with at least 3GB of VRAM is required
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, Intel Arc A770, or ATI Radeon RX 5600XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Solid State Storage is recommended
Path of Exile 2 File Size
Based on the game’s PC system requirements, Path of Exile 2 will require 100 GB of storage on PC. The early access version of the game is scheduled to be released on December 6, 2024. Furthermore, the early access version of Path of Exile 2 is releasing simultaneously on PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Similar to the original game, the upcoming sequel is free to play, with optional in-game purchases and expansions.
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