News Archive

The Havenwood Bow and Quiver

Sep 23, 2019, 10:24:58 PM
Today we are adding two new cosmetics to go along with this week’s Havenwood theme: the Havenwood Bow and Quiver. This is our very first quiver microtransaction, it is a wooden quiver with autumn leaves carved into the rim and the body adorned with glowing orange carvings. The bow comes with the same orange carvings and the upper limb of the bow has long wooden carvings of leaves that follow it upwards and end with an orange glow. To see how this looks ingame, check out our short preview or purchase it here. Read More.

What We're Working On - Blight Week Three

Sep 23, 2019, 5:04:18 PM
The third week of the Blight League just started and we wanted to give you a small update about what we're working on at the moment. While we don't have a big patch scheduled for this week, we're still planning to fix some of the remaining issues by deploying client-side hotfixes. Find out more in this news post. Read More.

The Havenwood Deer Pet

Sep 22, 2019, 11:53:53 PM
We've just released a new pet, the Havenwood Deer! Decorated with autumn leaves, this magical creature will happily join you on your journey or become a great addition to your forest-themed hideout. Watch the video or click here to get yours. Read More.

Community Showcase

Sep 22, 2019, 8:45:54 PM
We are now over two weeks into Blight League and our community have already produced lots of new and exciting artwork. Today we would like to showcase some of our favourite pieces in this news post. Read More.

Performance and Stability

Sep 20, 2019, 1:26:56 AM
Game performance and stability have been hot topics in the community recently, so we wanted to give an update about our understanding of the current status of several of the important issues, and to reassure you that we are working on them. For many of the issues, we haven't yet identified their causes, and we'll update with more information as soon as we have. We felt it was important to post this before the weekend so that you know that the concern has been heard. Read More.

Download the Carnival Mystery Box Soundtrack For Free

Sep 19, 2019, 7:59:38 PM
Alongside the Blight expansion, we introduced the new Carnival Mystery Box. Despite the unusual colourful design, this Mystery Box has found fans among our community. As an appreciation for your support, we're making its soundtrack available as a free download. Read More.

The Void Emperor Portal Effect

Sep 18, 2019, 10:05:26 PM
We're continuing to introduce the Void Emperor microtransactions by adding the Void Emperor Portal Effect to the store. This black metallic portal is decorated with sharp crystal shards and has a swirling red sphere inside it. Check it out by watching this video or click here to get yours. Read More.

3.8.1 Deployment and Full Patch Notes

Sep 18, 2019, 5:01:32 PM
We're in the process of deploying the 3.8.1 update that contains a large amount of improvements and fixes to the Blight League. You can find its full patch notes here. While this patch should address the majority of recent community feedback, we'll continue to keep an eye on reports and make further improvements to Blight if possible. Read More.

The Void Emperor Character Effect

Sep 17, 2019, 9:33:06 PM
We've just introduced the Void Emperor Character Effect to the store. This cosmetic microtransaction surrounds your character with a maroon and starry mist-like effect with swirling planets. Check it out by watching this video or click here to get yours. Read More.

Blight Concept Art

Sep 17, 2019, 6:42:44 PM
As is tradition, at the beginning of a new league we showcase its concept art. For this news post we've prepared the concept art of Sister Cassia and also included several work-in-progress images to give you a little insight into the development process of the Blight League. Read More.

The Void Emperor Aura Effect and Weapon Skin

Sep 16, 2019, 8:55:39 PM
We've just released two more Void Emperor cosmetic effects: an Aura Effect and a Weapon Skin. The Void Emperor Aura Effect replaces the effect of any aura Skill Gem with a crimson galaxy vortex with red glowing crystals. The Void Emperor Weapon Skin changes the appearance of various weapons to a crystal version that has a built-in cosmic effect. Find out more in this news post or click here to get yours. Read More.

More ExileCon Information - Race Finals, Developer Presentations, Merchandise and More

Sep 16, 2019, 6:55:41 PM
ExileCon, the first official Path of Exile convention, is now just two months away! Today's news post includes information about a lot of different topics, from the prizes of the race finals and a list of planned developer presentations to a preview of some ExileCon merchandise! Read More.

The Void Emperor Mine Bundle

Sep 15, 2019, 11:31:10 PM
We're starting this week by introducing the Void Emperor microtransactions, a series of cosmetic effects designed in a crimson and blue colour scheme with a galaxy effect. The Void Emperor Mine Bundle is now available in the store and includes effects for several new and reworked Mine Skill and Support Gems. Find out more in this news post, or click here to get yours. Read More.

3.8.1 Patch Notes

Sep 15, 2019, 9:35:15 PM
Last week we announced the upcoming improvements and fixes to Blight. The majority of them are planned to be released in the 3.8.1 update which is scheduled for this week. While you're waiting for its deployment, check out a preview of its patch notes. Read More.

New Miracle Microtransactions and Super Stash Sale

Sep 13, 2019, 12:00:22 AM
We've just released several new Miracle-themed cosmetic effects, including the Armour Set, Wings and Footprints Effect. Find out more about them in this news post or click here to check them out in the store. It's also a Stash Sale weekend, where we're discounting almost all types of Stash Tabs. Click here to view the selection. Read More.

Upcoming Improvements to Blight

Sep 12, 2019, 6:31:18 PM
Last weekend we launched the Blight expansion, and we're happy that you've been enjoying it so far. Our team has been constantly monitoring your feedback and reports throughout this week and has outlined some things to improve as a result. Today we'd like to give you an update about the fixes and improvements to the Blight League that we're currently working on. Read More.

The Miracle Map Device

Sep 11, 2019, 11:16:30 PM
We've just released the Miracle Map Device, the very first cosmetic effect that changes the standard appearance of your Map Device. This microtransaction replaces the Map Device in your hideout with a new version, decorated with an intricate glowing golden pattern. In addition, the Miracle Map Device has new animations and effects. Check it out by watching this video, or click here to get yours! Read More.

The Delve Stash Tab

Sep 11, 2019, 8:42:41 PM
Ever since the launch of the Delve expansion a year ago and after its implementation as a Path of Exile core mechanic in 3.5.0, we have received a lot of requests from our community to make Fossils and Resonators stackable, as well as to add a special Stash Tab for storing them. With Fossils and Resonators being able to stack in Path of Exile: Blight, we're happy to introduce the Delve Stash Tab that allows you to store each type of Fossils and Resonators in stacks of up to 5000. Check out the video or click here to get yours. Read More.

Future Expansions

Sep 11, 2019, 6:56:20 PM
In the week following the release of a new expansion, many members of the development team shift their focus to designing and creating the next one (while others continue to improve the recently-released league). We have now begun this process with 3.9.0, which will be released in early December. This particular cycle is an interesting one because of the presence of ExileCon (November 16-17), so we wanted to explain how it'll work timing-wise. Read More.

The Salvage Box has been Scrapped

Sep 11, 2019, 12:13:46 AM
Earlier today we released the Salvage Box, a mystery box that ramps up the value of its rewards if you destroy duplicate microtransactions. Community feedback about this feature was intensely negative. We have removed this box from sale. Salvage Boxes that have already been purchased will continue to function until consumed. Read More.