Path of Exile 2 on Mac, Linux and Controller: What 1.0 Supports

By Cassio Cabral · Updated November 9, 2026 · 2 min read

GGG spent some time on platforms and performance at ExileCon. This page keeps to what was said and marks the rest Unknown.

Mac

If you searched for Path of Exile 2 on Mac or on an M1 chip, the honest answer today is: not out yet, but close.

• Confirmed A Mac version is "almost there". Day 2, 4:28:36
• Unknown Whether Mac ships on December 11, which Macs are supported (M1 and later or others), and the Mac system requirements.

Linux

• Confirmed Linux works on any Steam-supported distribution, so you do not need SteamOS. Day 2, 4:10:39

Controller and keyboard hot-swapping

Hot-swapping means you can change input device while playing. For example, you can fight with a controller and then pick up the mouse to sort your inventory, without restarting anything. Before 1.0, players say you had to go back to the character select screen to change. Whether the screen layout changes with each switch is not something we could verify.

• Confirmed Controller and mouse and keyboard hot-swapping is coming in 1.0. Day 1, 4:38:32
• Confirmed Pause now lets you manage your inventory and gear and read tooltips. Day 1, 4:48:05
• Unknown Whether the interface switches layout automatically or can stay on the controller layout.

Consoles and crossplay

• Confirmed Console co-op with separate accounts is about 90% likely for 1.0. That is a likelihood, not a promise. Day 1, 5:06:26
• Unknown Crossplay between PC and consoles. We found no statement, so do not assume it.

Performance and install size

These are GGG's own comparisons, not independent tests. Your results depend on your hardware.

• Confirmed CPU use is about 25% better than the last patch and about 3x better than 0.1.0. Memory use is down by hundreds of MB. Day 1, 3:04:33
• Confirmed About 30 GB was optimized away and 40 GB of content was added. The install shrinks on consoles but not on PC, so expect a larger download there. Day 1, 3:05:04
• Unknown The final install size in GB, and the official minimum and recommended system requirements.

DLSS and FSR

• Confirmed DLSS is supported. GGG will not adopt a newer FSR because it is closed source. Day 2, 4:29:04

Steam achievements

• Confirmed Steam achievements are coming. Day 1, 5:00:47
• Unknown Which achievements exist and whether they are ready on day one.

For the rest of the update, see everything new in 1.0. If you are checking cost, read is Path of Exile 2 free.