POE2 Steam/Standalone Launcher

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xlordfanboy#6263 wrote:

hello everyone,

is there a standalone download for the game or is it only a steam download.
i still dont have connect my POE account with steam. dont like that.
and is there a date when we can preload the game?

thanks alot and have a nice week!

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Seba2007#3315 wrote:

You don’t need key for GGG standalone client. When the game releases log in to account and download client from POE website.

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Nichelle_GGG wrote:

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xlordfanboy#6263 wrote:

hello everyone,

is there a standalone download for the game or is it only a steam download.
i still dont have connect my POE account with steam. dont like that.
and is there a date when we can preload the game?

thanks alot and have a nice week!

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When does Early Access start on all platforms?
Path of Exile 2 will launch in Early Access at 11am December 6th PST which is Dec 07, 2024 8:00 AM (GMT+13) in your local time on all supported platforms, including a standalone PC client, Steam and Epic Games Store clients as well as Xbox Series and PlayStation 5.

Unfortunately Path of Exile 2 will not be available on MacOS at the start of Early Access, but we’re keen to add support for this platform as soon as possible.

When will I be able to download the client?
A few days prior to the Early Access launch. We’ll announce the details in the news, so you won’t miss it!

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Hey Nichelle,

for some reason the key i purchased says its a "Steam Activation Key".

Can i not enter the early Access with the Standalone Client? Do i have to use steam?

In my Account info it says:

"Early Access
Your account is eligible for Path of Exile 2 Early Access! Thank you for your (or your benevolent friend's) support!
Path of Exile 2 Steam Client Key
Third Party Key: XXXX-XXXXX-XXXXXX
This key can be redeemed on the Steam store.

Please note this key only unlocks the client in your library, it will not provide early access to your account and should not be given away."

I also dont want to play it through steam. I want to use the Standalone client.

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AnselmDante#7242 wrote:

The only way to play EA is through Steam. I too do not use Steam and would rather use the stand alone client. That being said, I'm not going to skip EA.

Once the game releases, we'll find out if we can use the stand alone client with the Steam account. The only thing that could possibly be a problem is micro-transactions. I'm holding off on any purchases beyond the key purchase until a definitive answer for this is available.