Short answer: to play Path of Exile 2 on PC you need Windows 10, an Intel Core i7-7700 or Ryzen 5 2500X, 8 GB of RAM, a GTX 960 (3 GB), RX 470 or Arc A380 and 100 GB of storage. For the recommended settings, Grinding Gear Games asks for a Core i5-10500 or Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB of RAM and an RTX 2060, RX 5600 XT or Arc A770, with an SSD.
That matters now because Path of Exile 2 leaves Early Access and becomes free to play on December 11, 2026, so a lot of new players will try it for the first time.
Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Path of Exile 2 requirements.
Official Path of Exile 2 PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i7-7700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2500x | Intel® Core™ i5-10500 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3700X |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470 | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, Intel® Arc™ A770, or ATI Radeon™ RX 5600XT |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
Source: official Path of Exile 2 website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.
Path of Exile 2 PC system requirements
These are the official requirements from the Steam page:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700 / AMD Ryzen 5 2500X | Intel Core i5-10500 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics card | GTX 960 (3 GB) / RX 470 / Arc A380 | RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT / Arc A770 |
| Video memory | At least 3 GB | |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB, SSD recommended |
| Network | Broadband | Broadband |
These are the Early Access requirements. Grinding Gear Games has not announced new specs for 1.0, and we will update this page if they change.
Path of Exile 2 1.0 at a glance
| 1.0 release date | December 11, 2026 |
| Price | Free to play from 1.0 (cosmetics and stash tabs are optional purchases) |
| Platforms | PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, standalone client), PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Developer | Grinding Gear Games |
| New in 1.0 | The last two campaign acts (the story is complete) and a new class, the Duelist, the first sword class |
| Early Access | Since December 2024 |
Before 1.0, Early Access costs money on Steam. From December 11, anyone can download and play for free.
What the requirements mean for your PC
The processor matters more than you think
ARPGs like Path of Exile 2 fill the screen with monsters, effects and loot, especially in late-game maps. That work falls on your processor. The minimum asks for a 4-core i7-7700, and the recommended for an 8-core Ryzen 7 3700X. If your FPS drops in big fights while your graphics card is not at 100%, your processor is the limit. Check it with our Bottleneck Calculator.
The graphics card is easy
A GTX 960 is from 2015, so almost any gaming PC meets the minimum. For the recommended RTX 2060, any RTX 3060, RTX 4060, RX 6600 or newer is enough.
| Your graphics card | Expected result |
|---|---|
| GTX 750 Ti, GTX 1050 (2 GB) | Below the minimum (less than 3 GB of video memory) |
| GTX 960 / 970, GTX 1050 Ti, RX 470 / 570 | Minimum, 1080p low |
| GTX 1660 Super, RX 580 / 590, GTX 1070 | Between minimum and recommended |
| RTX 2060, RTX 3060, RTX 4060, RX 6600, Arc A770 | Recommended, 1080p high |
| RTX 3070, RTX 4070, RX 6700 XT and newer | 1440p high |
These tiers are FpsGen estimates. See where your card stands in our GPU Tier List 2026.
16 GB of RAM and an SSD
8 GB is the minimum, but late-game maps with lots of effects can stutter with it: 16 GB is the real target. Install the game on an SSD: it is recommended and it makes loading between areas much faster. Read Is 16GB RAM Enough for Gaming?
100 GB of free space
That is a lot for an ARPG, and the 1.0 update with two new acts can make it bigger. Free up space before December 11 if you want to play on launch day.
Tips for better FPS in Path of Exile 2
- Lower the effects first. Shadows, global illumination and particle effects cost the most FPS in crowded fights.
- Use upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS) on older graphics cards if your FPS drops at 1080p.
- Cap your frame rate a little under your monitor's refresh rate to keep frame times stable.
- Close background apps like browsers with many tabs: the game uses a lot of RAM.
More general fixes in How to Increase FPS on PC.
How to check your PC
- Find your processor, graphics card and RAM in one click with Check My PC.
- Test your PC against these exact requirements: Can I Run Path of Exile 2?
- See what FPS to expect in other games with the FPS Estimator.
FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Path of Exile 2?
Windows 10, an Intel Core i7-7700 or Ryzen 5 2500X, 8 GB of RAM, a GTX 960 (3 GB), RX 470 or Arc A380 and 100 GB of storage.
Is Path of Exile 2 free?
From December 11, 2026, yes. Path of Exile 2 leaves Early Access and becomes fully free to play on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
When does Path of Exile 2 1.0 come out?
December 11, 2026, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Can I run Path of Exile 2 with 8 GB of RAM?
Yes, 8 GB is the official minimum, but 16 GB is recommended for smooth play in late-game maps.
How big is Path of Exile 2?
About 100 GB on PC, and an SSD is recommended.
Sources: Steam store page (official requirements, Early Access price) and RPG Site (1.0 release date, free to play, platforms, Duelist class, new acts). Graphics card tiers are FpsGen estimates. Last checked November 3, 2026.
Gaming writer at FpsGen. Guides and reviews are built on official sources, patch notes and real player data.
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