News Archive

Our 3.12 Expansion Timeline

Aug 2, 2020, 5:08:33 PM
Shortly after the launch of Harvest, we indicated what you should expect from our ongoing development this year. We now have dates scheduled for our next expansion announcement/launch and want to keep you in the loop about what to expect and when. Read More.

Huge Sale on Weapons and Shields - Get a Free Mystery Box When You Spend Points

Jul 31, 2020, 12:05:01 AM
If you're looking for an impressive pet, the new Stygian Steed is your choice! Check it out in the store. This weekend we're also discounting a huge selection of weapon skins, weapon effects and shields. Have a look at discounted items here. For the duration of this sale, we're offering one free Angels and Demons Mystery Box when you spend points! Find out more in this news post. Read More.

Developer Interview - Jeff - Console Producer

Jul 30, 2020, 6:16:50 PM
This week we took a moment to chat with Jeff, our Console Producer, to discuss his work with us. If you're playing on Xbox One or PS4, you may already know him as he's the person behind all the patches and communication on consoles. Check out his interview in this news post! Read More.

3.11.1d Patch Notes Preview

Jul 29, 2020, 5:22:12 PM
This week (potentially later today) we're planning to deploy the 3.11.1d update with several bug fixes. To give you an idea what to expect from this patch, we've prepared a preview of its patch notes. Check them out! Read More.

The Infernal Demon King Portal

Jul 28, 2020, 9:30:15 PM
If you can't get enough of flaming and demonic-themed cosmetic effects, then don't miss out on the new Infernal Demon King Portal. Made of twisted horns, this portal is burning with a bright orange flame. Check it out by watching this video or get yours here. Read More.

Harvest Statistics: Challenges and Seeds

Jul 28, 2020, 6:33:00 PM
Today, we'd like to take a look at some Harvest statistics. We'll start with a breakdown of the challenges and seeds, and will continue with crafts, Avatar of the Grove and more statistics next week! Read More.

Karui Bow and Quiver

Jul 27, 2020, 9:35:23 PM
Blessed by ancestors, the Karui Bow and Quiver introduce a new skin for your bow and quiver. Both are decorated with glowing blue effects, which make them a perfect match for icy and water outfits. Watch a video of the new microtransactions or click here to check them out in the store. Read More.

Harvest Fan Art Competition Highlights

Jul 27, 2020, 6:08:18 PM
We're continuing to showcase Harvest-themed artwork, submitted by the community to our latest competition. If you're interested in participating - you still have plenty of time to do so as the competition ends on the 10th of August (PDT). In the meantime, check out the highlights we've selected for today. Read More.

The Clockwork Golem Pets

Jul 26, 2020, 9:59:56 PM
These tiny golems are sure to take cute mechanical steps right into your heart and perhaps your hideout. There are five versions, representing each golem type - Fire, Ice, Lightning, Stone and Chaos. Check out their videos in this news post or get yours here. Read More.

Path of Exile Then and Now

Jul 26, 2020, 8:16:09 PM
This September will mark ten years since we first announced Path of Exile and the start of a decade of sharing news with you. With this milestone coming up, we've been looking back on past posts with a feeling of nostalgia. We found this post and wondered what it would look like if we recreated these screenshots in Path of Exile's current version. Check out the results! Read More.

New Void Emperor Wings and Weekend Sales!

Jul 24, 2020, 12:01:46 AM
An emperor's wings should be vibrant and eye-catching and the new Void Emperor Wings certainly live up to expectations. Check out the video or get yours here. This news post also covers what to expect from this weekend's sales! Read More.

Development Stories: Timelines & Retcons

Jul 23, 2020, 8:49:23 PM
One of our narrative designers, Matt, has taken a moment to share his insight into some of the challenges we look to overcome when adding new stories to an existing timeline. Read More.

The Infernal Quiver and Wolf Howl Warcry

Jul 22, 2020, 10:59:55 PM
If you have the Infernal Bow in your possession, you'll be pleased to know that it is now accompanied by the Infernal Quiver! We've also created the first ever Warcry Effect, the Wolf Howl Effect. This effect means that instead of simply screaming at your enemies with each Warcry, a wolf appears and releases a chilling howl. Check out their videos here and here or get yours here. Read More.

Hideout Showcase

Jul 22, 2020, 7:44:03 PM
Our players never cease to amaze us with their creativity in building hideouts. In Harvest, we introduced a bunch of new hideout decorations, including water, snow and grass planes, and we were happy to see that some of you have already created interesting hideouts based on those decorations. For this news post we've selected several hideouts, submitted to our Hideout Showcase forum section since the launch of the Harvest expansion. Check them out by watching this video! Read More.

The Seraph Banner Back Attachment

Jul 21, 2020, 10:30:05 PM
For the most regal exiles, the ornate red and gold stylings of the Seraph Banner Back Attachment are a must have. Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

Harvest Fan Art Competition Highlights

Jul 21, 2020, 9:21:27 PM
Last week we commenced a fan art competition that encouraged our community to create and share their Path of Exile themed artwork! While there are several weeks remaining in the competition, we've already received many awesome submissions. Check out some of the highlights from the competition so far in today's news post. Read More.

The Labrador Pet

Jul 20, 2020, 9:13:48 PM
A good companion is a great thing to have when you're strolling the wretched lands of Wraeclast but nothing beats the best companion of all - a loyal Labrador! Your new best friend is waiting for you in the shop. Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

Developer Interview - Eben - Video Content

Jul 20, 2020, 7:58:04 PM
In continuation of our Developer Interview news series, we took a moment to chat with Eben from our community team about his work with Grinding Gear Games. Many of you will already be familiar with Eben's work on trailers, skill demonstrations, microtransaction videos and more! If you're interested to get to know more about the guy behind the camera, check out this interview. Read More.

The Angels and Demons Mystery Box Concept Art

Jul 19, 2020, 8:19:51 PM
The Angels and Demons Mystery Box has been one of our most successful Mystery Boxes to date. Our art team did an amazing job creating such glorious cosmetic effects. If you're interested to know what outcome they strived for when making this Mystery Box, have a look at pieces of artwork of the Angels and Demons effects we've gathered in this news post. Read More.

Bloom in Path of Exile

Jul 17, 2020, 12:34:26 AM
We introduced a new system for graphical Bloom in Path of Exile: Harvest. As there has been some community feedback on this system recently, we wanted to explain the changes and what options there are for it in the future. Read More.