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Path of Exile

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Created by hardcore gamers, Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world.

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventurePlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5
ReleasedOct 23, 2013
Performance data4 GPU profiles
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This page is a PC performance guide. Check how the Windows version should run on your hardware, then raise the FPS target if you want SpecBeacon to suggest what to upgrade first.

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Guide

How to use this page

SpecBeacon mixes official PC requirements, benchmark coverage, linked review pages, and update notes so you can make a quicker hardware decision without hopping across multiple tabs.

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  • Use the FPS card first if you want a quick answer for your current PC.
  • Use the update and review links below when a game is new, patched often, or still getting mixed reports.
  • When benchmark coverage is thin, treat the estimate as directional and prioritize the GPU before chasing smaller CPU gains.
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Updates

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Steam App ID 238960

3.28.0e Patch Notes Preview
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Natalia_GGG2026-03-24Later this week, we’ll be deploying the 3.28.0e patch for Path of Exile: Mirage. The patch will allow certain buff effects to persist through combat areas, as well as introduce further Atlas UI/UX improvements and some bug fixes. Here is a preview! The Mirage Challenge League Some buff effects now transition with you through combat areas like temporary minions. These include Rage, Fortify, most ch...
3.28.0c Patch Note Preview
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · CommunityTeam_GGG2026-03-17Later today we plan to release 3.28.0c which contains a number of Improvements and Changes for Path of Exile: Mirage, including new Wish options, Atlas UI/UX improvements, as well as a number of bug fixes. Check them out! The following patch notes are still subject to change prior to the patch's deployment. The Mirage Challenge League Fixed a bug where Mirages were unable to extend into the Moon T...
Zizaran’s Class Gauntlet Event Starts on April 8th
Official
Community Announcements · CommunityTeam_GGG2026-03-30We’re once again partnering with Zizaran for another Class Gauntlet event which will start on April 8th PDT. Racers will need to endure some of the most challenging conditions Wraeclast can throw at them in order to survive the Rapture Gauntlet! The Event will take place in a Hardcore Solo Self-Found Mirage Event League with a range of dynamic damage and life mods as well as some other surprises…...
New Microtransactions - Weekend Weapon and Shields Sale
Official
Community Announcements · Natalia_GGG2026-03-27Raise your shields! This weekend we’re running a massive sale for Weapon, Shield and Finisher Effects with over 600 microtransactions available at a discounted price. The sale ends on March 30th at 5pm PDT. Challenge the Afarud with the ancient magic of the Harmonious Weapon and Harmonious Weapon Effect. Match them with the Gold Fluttering Scarab Shield, Harmonious Armour Set and Wasteland Charact...
Community Showcase
Official
Community Announcements · kiki2026-03-25The community showcase is back! In this post, we’re highlighting creative art submissions in audio and visual form inspired by Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2. Submit your art at our Community Showcase forum for a chance to be highlighted in our future post! Path of Exile 2 - The Last of the Druids (aTension remix) by aTension Path of Exile - Mirage (Metal Remix) by Squeeze Feat. Neel Sinha Te...
FAQ

Quick answers

Does this page include PC performance data?

Yes. SpecBeacon can estimate FPS for this game with the current seeded benchmark coverage.

Is the score an official review score?

No. The SpecBeacon Score is an internal reaction signal. It is not copied from Metacritic, OpenCritic, Steam, or the publisher.

What matters most for getting more FPS?

In most cases, GPU choice and resolution move the estimate the most. CPU and RAM usually refine the result rather than replace the GPU signal.