Grinding Gear Games has announced the Path of Exile 2 Act 3 Boss Kill Race Finale taking place on March 16, 2025. The high-stakes competition offers a custom-decaled Alienware laptop to the overall winner, with top players in each class receiving the coveted Demigod's Virtue unique item. The event features professional shoutcasting and live ladder tracking for spectators.
Path of Exile 2 Race Finale Details and Schedule
The highly anticipated Path of Exile 2 Act 3 Boss Kill Race Finale is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM on March 16, 2025. Character creation opens at 11:30 AM, giving participants a 30-minute window to prepare before the official race start.
To participate, players must click the "Join" button on the Character Select screen, which will prompt them to create a character. Once spawned in, characters will remain immobile until the race officially begins.
Prestigious Rewards for Top Performers
The stakes are high for this competition, with Grinding Gear Games offering significant prizes. The top player in each character class will receive a Demigod's Virtue unique item, a prestigious trophy that has become a tradition in Path of Exile racing events.
The overall race winner will walk away with something even more special – a custom-decaled Alienware gaming laptop, courtesy of a partnership between GGG and Alienware.
Full specifications for the Alienware laptop can be found on the official forums.
How to Follow the Race Action
For those who prefer to watch rather than compete, the entire event will be livestreamed on the official Path of Exile Twitch channel. The broadcast will feature professional shoutcasting from community favorites ZiggyD and RaizQT, providing expert commentary and analysis throughout the competition.
Grinding Gear Games has also confirmed that co-streaming is permitted, allowing content creators to broadcast their perspective of the race while adding their own commentary.
Live Tracking and Community Engagement
Real-time ladder tracking will be available on the official website, enabling viewers to follow the progress of competitors as they race through Act 3. This feature will remain active after the race concludes, allowing participants to compare their performance against the top finishers.
What Makes Act 3 Boss Races Challenging?
The Act 3 Boss Kill format represents one of the more challenging race types in Path of Exile 2, requiring players to not only progress quickly through the game's content but also defeat the formidable Act 3 boss. Success demands efficient routing, optimal build planning, and flawless execution under pressure.
This race format tests competitors' knowledge of game mechanics, their ability to adapt to random elements, and their skill in boss encounter mechanics – making it a thrilling spectacle for viewers.
Growing Competitive Scene
This race finale is part of Grinding Gear Games' ongoing efforts to cultivate a competitive scene around Path of Exile 2. The developer has been organizing various race events leading up to the game's full release on December 6, 2024, building community engagement and showcasing the game's depth and replayability.
With professional shoutcasting, valuable prizes, and robust tracking infrastructure, these events continue to elevate Path of Exile 2's status in the competitive ARPG space.