- Steam pricePrice
- Free to play
- Release
- October 23, 2013
- Session GoalsGoals
- Platforms
How co-op works
Up to six online players clear the campaign, seasonal leagues, and Atlas maps as one party. Complementary skill-gem and passive-tree builds can supply auras, control enemies, or concentrate damage, while monster toughness and item quantity scale with group size.
About this game
Path of Exile drops you onto the dark continent of Wraeclast as an exile hungry for revenge. This free-to-play action RPG blends Diablo-style hack-and-slash combat with one of the deepest character customization systems in the genre, letting you craft unique builds through an enormous passive skill tree and countless gem combinations. You can tackle its grim campaign and endgame either solo or in online co-op parties.
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Teaming up means sharing loot drops, coordinating builds to cover weaknesses, and carving through monster packs faster than you ever could alone. The game rewards build synergy: one player might chill enemies while another shatters them, or a tanky frontliner protects glass-cannon spellcasters. Communication helps when tackling tough bosses or high-tier maps where positioning and cooldown timing matter.
Path of Exile supports online co-op on Windows and Mac, with party sizes that scale monster difficulty and loot. Seasonal leagues encourage fresh starts with friends, while the endgame map system keeps veteran groups farming, trading, and min-maxing together for hundreds of hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does loot work when playing co-op with friends?
Loot drops are shared in Path of Exile, meaning items that drop can be picked up by anyone in your party. This makes communication important-many groups coordinate who needs what or use loot filters to avoid conflicts. Monster difficulty and loot quantity scale with party size, so you'll face tougher enemies but see more drops overall.
What's the maximum party size for online co-op?
Six players for online and two for local couch.
Do different character builds actually synergize in co-op, or can we all play whatever we want?
Builds absolutely synergize in Path of Exile co-op. The game rewards coordinated party compositions-like pairing a player who chills enemies with one who shatters frozen foes, or having a tanky build protect fragile damage dealers. You can play whatever you want for casual runs, but harder content like high-tier maps and tough bosses benefit from teams that cover each other's weaknesses and combine complementary skills.
Can I play the entire campaign and endgame in co-op?
Yes, you can play through Path of Exile's full campaign and endgame content in online co-op. The endgame map system is designed for veteran groups to farm together for hundreds of hours, and seasonal leagues let you start fresh with friends. Both solo and co-op are fully supported from start to finish.