Three-line takeaway
- Cap FPS, turn down shadows / lights, verify files before reinstalling Windows.
- Controller is supported; the campaign pages still apply.
- Official trade only. No Discord middlemen, no real-money shops.
Screenshot slot: replace with your own EA / 1.0 capture (images/user/)
PC performance
- Update GPU drivers. Vulkan vs DX12: try the other one if you hitch.
- Dynamic resolution / upscalers help more than deleting life nodes.
- If the client dies on launch, repair Steam files. Still dead → GGG forums / official Discord, not a random .dll.
Console
1.0 is on PS5 and Xbox. Expect shared-ish stash rules per GGG’s post — we will quote the official note here after it is locked. Use in-game text chat / whispers the same way PC does for trade.
Filter install for console is on the filter page (stub until GGG shows the menu).
Trading safety
- Price check on ninja, list on official trade, meet in a hideout, look at the item mods before accept.
- Nobody from “GGG support” needs your password or an item in a dump tab.
- This site will never broker items, gold, or power-leveling.
FAQ
Is Path of Exile 2 free to play in 1.0?
1.0 is free to play on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Stash tabs are the usual optional spend.
When does PoE 2 1.0 launch?
11 December 2026, PST. The bar at the top of every page counts down.