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

PoE2 release is coming closer and closer. Will you have to pay for it? Let’s look at it.

Damian Gacek

Source: Path of Exile 2, developer: Grinding Gear Games

Path of Exile 2, a continuation to extremely popular PoE, is close. Thousands of fans wait for 11am December 6th PST, as it is time when the game will launch in early access. Many people are confused by the Supporter Packs and price of this title. As the previous installment was free, is the second part too? Let’s look at this.

Is PoE 2 Free to Play

As we can learn from the Steam page, Path of Exile 2 is a free to play game. However, there is a confusion which is caused by the packs listed on the shop’s page. You have to pay for them. It is true, but they entitle you to exclusive microtransactions and even physical items on higher tiers. Moreover, thanks to them, you will be able to play the game in Early Access. Yes, the full version is free but to access PoE 2 before others, you have to purchase one of the packages or…

According to PoE 2 FAQ, purchasing the Supporter pack is not the only way to take part in EA. If you have spend 480 USD in lifetime in PoE on one platform, you will be also able join the fun sooner. The same goes for people who have bought top-tier supporter packs in the past.

Developers plan to keep the game in Early Access ”as long as needed” but at least 6 months. So, if you don’t want to wait that long and are interested in buying Supporter Packs, you can learn all the details and their contents on the official site. However, we have gathered the rewards below below.

PoE 2 Early Access Supporter Pack (30 USD)

  1. 300 Points,
  2. Extended Digital Soundtrack Download,
  3. Path of Exile 2 Early Access or Path of Exile 2 Key.

PoE 2 Lord of Ogham Supporter Pack (60 USD)

  1. 600 Points,
  2. Rewards from the Early Access Supporter Tier,
  3. Lord of Ogham Forum Title and Portrait Frame,
  4. Lord of Ogham Armour Pack and Back Attachment,
  5. Baby Crowbell Pet,
  6. Lord of Ogham Kiwi Pet,
  7. The Rust King Portal Effect,
  8. Iron Count's Zweihander,
  9. Commemorative Hillock Statue Hideout Decoration.

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

  1. 1000 Points,
  2. Rewards from the previous tiers (without the forum title),
  3. King of the Faridun Supporter Forum Title and Portrait Frame,
  4. King of the Faridun Armour Pack and Back Attachment,
  5. King of the Faridun Kiwi Pet,
  6. Commemorative Vaal Oversoul Statue Hideout Decoration,
  7. The Dreadnought Hideout,
  8. Tyranny's End Spear Skin,
  9. Faridun's Glory Bow Skin,
  10. Deshret's Blessing Level-up Extra Effect.

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

  1. 1600 Points,
  2. Rewards from the previous tiers (without the forum titles),
  3. Thaumaturge of the Vaal Supporter Forum Title and Portrait Frame,
  4. +1 Path of Exile 2 Early Access Key,
  5. Thaumaturge of the Vaal Armour Pack and Back Attachment,
  6. Thaumaturge of the Vaal Back Attachment,
  7. Baby Crowbell Pet,
  8. Thaumaturge of the Vaal Kiwi Pet,
  9. Commemorative Dominus Statue Hideout Decoration,
  10. Soulcore Weapon Effect,
  11. Doryani's Idol Focus or Shield Skin,
  12. Wand of the Thaumaturge Skin,
  13. Royal Sacrifical Dagger Skin,
  14. Path of Exile 2 Logo T-Shirt or 160 Points instead of physical items.

Developers inform that “shipping is not included in the price of Supporter Packs, delivery costs are calculated at checkout based on the type of item being shipped and the destination”.

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

  1. 2400 Points,
  2. Rewards from the previous tiers (without the forum titles),
  3. Warlord of the Karui Supporter Forum Title and Portrait Frame,
  4. +1 Path of Exile 2 Early Access Key (+2 in total, if we take into consideration Thaumaturge of the Vaal Supporter reward),
  5. Warlord of the Karui Armour Pack, Alternate Helmet and Back Attachment,
  6. Warlord of the Karui Kiwi Pet,
  7. Commemorative Malachai Statue Hideout Decoration,
  8. Ancestral Canoe Crafting Bench Decoration,
  9. Karui Totemcaller Rare Finisher Effect,
  10. Akoya's Felling Axe Skin,
  11. Tukohama's Crusher Mace Skin,
  12. Path of Exile 2 Logo Hoodie (+ T-Shirt from the previous tier) or 660 Points instead of physical items.

Developers inform that “shipping is not included in the price of Supporter Packs, delivery costs are calculated at checkout based on the type of item being shipped and the destination”.

PoE 2 Libarator of Wraeclast Supporter Pack (480 USD)

  1. 4800 Points,
  2. Rewards from the previous tiers (without the forum title),
  3. Liberator of Wraeclast Supporter Forum Title and Portrait Frame,
  4. Extended Digital Soundtrack Download,
  5. +2 Path of Exile 2 Early Access Keys (+4 in total, if we take into consideration previous rewards),
  6. Liberator of Wraeclast Armour Pack, Helmet Attachment and Back Attachment,
  7. Window to Twilight Portal Effect,
  8. Liberator of Wraeclast Kiwi Pet,
  9. Commemorative Kitava Statue Hideout Decoration,
  10. Beacon of Salvation Hideout,
  11. Deliverance Crossbow Skin,
  12. Justice Flail Skin,
  13. Redemption Shield Skin,
  14. Light of Divinity Sceptre Skin,
  15. Throne of the Ruler Map Device,
  16. Twilight Order Reliquary Submission,
  17. Path of Exile 2 Art Book (+Hoodie and T-Shirt from previous tiers) or 960 Points instead of physical items.

Developers inform that “shipping is not included in the price of Supporter Packs, delivery costs are calculated at checkout based on the type of item being shipped and the destination”.

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Author: Damian Gacek

Graduate of English Philology and English in Public Communication. His portfolio includes a scientific article on video game translation. Working with Gamepressure.com since 2019, writing for various departments. Currently, deals with guides and occasionally supports the newsroom. Interested in electronic entertainment since childhood. Loves RPGs and strategies, often also immersing himself in the depths of indie games. In his free time, works on a book and learns film editing.