4 + 3 now, 6 at 1.0
Early Access is 4 acts and 3 interludes. The campaign walkthrough last updated 2 June 2026 prints that count. Full release is 6 acts with no interludes.
Natalia_GGG posted the 1.0 date on 25 August 2026: 11 December 2026 on PC and consoles. The Duelist and swords arrive with that date. See the Duelist page.
GGG 0.3.0 is the official post that added Act 4 and the interlude block. Act 4 also holds a permanent defence Lesson, and PoE 2 Shark Fin shows how to earn it. Hour counts from VODs stay off this page.
Finish the 4 acts now, or wait for 6
Campaign carry and leveling sit on the Early Access shape this page just named.
Starter Build and Campaign Carry
PoE 2 leaves Early Access with the 1.0 release on 11 December 2026. This guide covers how many acts you play today and after launch.
Live starters stay on PoE 2 builds. 
Ice Shot 
Deadeye is still the campaign pick both starter lists agree on for 0.5.
Need the acts finished on an account? PoE 2 leveling and campaign carry open from here.
What to do from this page
Finish Early Access if you want atlas practice on the live league. Wait for 11 December if you only want the 6-act story.
From the source
Official“Path of Exile 2 fully releases 11 December 2026.”
Official“0.3.0 The Third Edict added Act 4 and the interlude block.”
FAQ
4 acts plus 3 interludes in Early Access.
6 acts, no interludes. 1.0 date is 11 December 2026.
Finish it if you want atlas practice on the live league. Wait if you only care about the 6-act story.
- Source names removed. 1.0 date taken from Natalia_GGG 25 August.
- Page opened. 4+3 vs 6-act shape.