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Beginning December 12 at 11 AM PST, the game becomes free on all platforms. This coincides with the release of The Last of the Druids expansion, providing full access to Early Access content including the new Druid class, Act Four, 12 new bosses, and improved loot systems. The community is buzzing with excitement over these additions, though some recall concerns about server stability from previous events.<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section id=\"countdown\">\r\n    <h2><i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\"><\/i> Countdown to Free Weekend<\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"countdown-timer\" style=\"font-size: 28px; text-align: center; color: #F44336; line-height: 1.4;\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"poe2-calendar\">\r\n        <h3>December 2025<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Free Weekend active December 12 (11 AM PST) \u2192 December 15 (11 AM PST)<\/p>\r\n        <table>\r\n            <thead>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <th>Mon<\/th><th>Tue<\/th><th>Wed<\/th><th>Thu<\/th><th>Fri<\/th><th>Sat<\/th><th>Sun<\/th>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n            <\/thead>\r\n            <tbody>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>1<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>7<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>8<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>11<\/td><td class=\"active-day\">12<br><small>Start<\/small><\/td><td class=\"active-day\">13<\/td><td class=\"active-day\">14<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td class=\"active-day\">15<br><small>End<\/small><\/td><td>16<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>21<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>22<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>27<\/td><td>28<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>29<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>31<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n            <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section id=\"stream\">\r\n    <h2><i class=\"fa fa-video-camera\"><\/i> Upcoming Livestream Details<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Join the official livestream on December 4 at 11 AM PST on the Grinding Gear Games Twitch channel. This will cover new content, gameplay changes, and highlights from the update, heightening anticipation in the community.<\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section id=\"accordion-section\">\r\n    <h2><i class=\"fa fa-list\"><\/i> What to Expect During the Event<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"tips-list\">\r\n        <button class=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Create Your Character <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n            <div class=\"tip-content hidden-content\">Build any class, including the new Druid, and venture into the world unrestricted.<\/div>\r\n        <button class=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Level Without Limits <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n            <div class=\"tip-content hidden-content\">Advance your character as much as you desire, with no restrictions in place.<\/div>\r\n        <button class=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Experiment with Builds <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n            <div class=\"tip-content hidden-content\">Try out new strategies and mechanics from the expansion.<\/div>\r\n        <button class=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Explore Full Early Access <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n            <div class=\"tip-content hidden-content\">Enjoy all features in the current game version.<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section id=\"details-section\">\r\n    <h2><i class=\"fa fa-exclamation-circle\"><\/i> Key Event Details<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"tips-list\">\r\n        <button class=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Downloading the Game <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n            <div class=\"tip-content hidden-content\">Pre-download available for Early Access key holders; others start on December 12.<\/div>\r\n        <button class=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> After the Event <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n            <div class=\"tip-content hidden-content\">Progress remains on your account for future access via purchase or full launch.<\/div>\r\n        <button class=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Microtransactions <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n            <div class=\"tip-content hidden-content\">Purchases like cosmetics stay linked to your account forever.<\/div>\r\n        <button class=\"accordion\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> Accounts and Platforms <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n            <div class=\"tip-content hidden-content\">Use existing PoE accounts; no subscriptions required for online play. 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