The free weekend lets anyone who participates experience the full game as it stands so far, with no limits on classes or content. Any progress you make during the free weekend, or anything you purchase from the in-game shop, will remain in your account if you choose to return later. Path of Exile 2’s next major update launches the day its free weekend starts. The free weekend coincides with one of the game’s largest updates yet, dubbed The Third Edict. Grinding Gear GamesBut if you’re just joining Path of Exile 2 for the free weekend, it’s likely you won’t be seeing most of those late-game additions.