News Archive
What We're Working On
Oct 8, 2020, 5:46:19 PM
At the beginning of next week, we're planning to deploy another patch (with a short server restart) which includes more improvements for Heist. While we prepare this patch for deployment, we wanted to give you some insight into what it contains. Read More.
The Darkwood Weapon Skin
Oct 7, 2020, 9:56:45 PM
Made out of dark metal and decorated with elegant engraving, the Darkwood Weapon Skin works with a wide variety of weapon types, including Daggers, Wands, Claws, Swords, One Hand Maces, One Hand Axes, Bows and Quivers. Watch this video or click here to get yours.
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The Twilight Mystery Box Concept Art
Oct 7, 2020, 7:02:25 PM
Today we've gathered several pieces of concept art for some of the cosmetic effects introduced in our recent Twilight Mystery Box. If you're interested in taking a sneak peek into the development process of the box, check out this news post!
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The Darkwood Aura and Weapon Effect
Oct 6, 2020, 9:51:54 PM
If you can't get enough of the Darkwood cosmetic effects, check out the new Darkwood Aura Effect and Darkwood Weapon Effect. Both are designed in a bright green colour with a leafy visual effect. Find out more in this news post or click here to get yours.
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Path of Exile Community Designed Microtransaction - Poll #2
Oct 6, 2020, 8:00:58 PM
About a month ago we launched a news series in order to design a microtransaction with our community. In the first poll you chose a Skill Effect as the microtransaction type you'd like to design. The next step is to determine which type of Skill Effect, so if you're interested in participating in the process of community microtransaction design, please vote in this news post!
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The Darkwood Portal Effect and Footprints Effect
Oct 5, 2020, 10:26:09 PM
Be closer to nature with the Darkwood Portal and Darkwood Footprints! These new cosmetic effects bring a natural touch to the look of your Exiles and will satisfy those of you who prefer microtransactions made in green colours. Check them out in this news post or get yours here.
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Download the Twilight Mystery Box Soundtrack For Free
Oct 5, 2020, 8:48:28 PM
Bright as dawn and mysterious like the starry night, the Twilight Mystery Box has easily become one of the most popular Mystery Boxes of all time. As an appreciation for your continued support, we're making the soundtrack of this Mystery Box available as a free download. Enjoy!
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New Skill Effects - Darkwood Raise Spectre, Darkwood Carrion Golem, Darkwood Volatile Dead and Divine Void Sphere
Oct 4, 2020, 9:58:59 PM
Inspired by the green foliage of a thick forest, the Darkwood Raise Spectre, Darkwood Carrion Golem and Darkwood Volatile Dead Effects replace the standard visuals of these Skill Gems with bright green ones. If you're playing Void Sphere, check out the new Divine Void Sphere that is also available in the store. Find out more about these skill effects in this news post or click here to get yours.
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Creating Materials for Path of Exile: Heist
Oct 4, 2020, 7:50:25 PM
For the Heist expansion our art team created not only new NPC models, but a lot of new assets and materials, as well as updated some existing ones. Stan, one of our environment material artists, has written an article about creating materials for the Heist expansion. Check it out!
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Grinding Gear Games is Hiring a Social Media Rep
Oct 4, 2020, 5:49:24 PM
Grinding Gear Games is searching for a new Social Media Rep to join the community team in Auckland, New Zealand. Read More.
The Temple Armour Set and Wings - Big Sale on Skill Effects This Weekend
Oct 1, 2020, 11:02:55 PM
Made of dark metal with intricate patterns, the Temple Armour Set is a great outfit for those of you who like simple but stylish armour sets. Finish the look with the corresponding Temple Wings and other Temple cosmetic effects which were introduced earlier this week. Check them out here. This weekend we're holding a sale on a huge selection of Skill Effects, so don't forget to check your watchlist if you've been waiting for a discount for your favourite Skill Effect! Click here to view the full selection.
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3.12.3 Patch Notes Preview
Oct 1, 2020, 2:45:37 PM
Earlier this week we discussed our plans about improvements to the Heist league for the immediate future. The team has been working on a new patch which contains some of the things mentioned in that news post, as well as other fixes. We're planning to deploy the 3.12.3 update as early as possible next week (Monday or Tuesday NZT). Today we've prepared a preview of its patch notes to give you an idea of what to expect.
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The Temple Portal Effect
Sep 30, 2020, 8:56:27 PM
We're continuing the week by introducing another Temple-themed cosmetic effect. Tomorrow we'll complete this series with the Armour Pack and Wings, but in the meantime check out the Temple Portal Effect! Made to match the Temple style, this hand-shaped portal is decorated with glowing lines and golden symbols whirling around. Watch this video or click here to get yours!
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3.12.2b Patch Notes Preview
Sep 30, 2020, 2:14:17 PM
We've prepared a small update which should fix the portals to the Rogue Harbour from Heists, as well as a handful of other issues. We're planning to deploy the 3.12.2b update by the end of this week, likely today (Thursday NZT). In the meantime, check out a preview of its patch notes.
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New Temple Microtransactions - Character Effect, Lancing Steel Effect and Shattering Steel Effect
Sep 29, 2020, 10:28:35 PM
Designed in light colours with mystic symbols, the Temple Character Effect, Lancing Steel Effect and Shattering Steel Effect introduce new options for customising the look and skill effects of your Exiles. Check them out in this news post or click here to get yours.
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Recording Heist From Level 3
Sep 29, 2020, 6:50:30 PM
During the development of the Heist expansion, just when we were about to record voice lines for the league, New Zealand went into a second lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Nick, one of our narrative designers, has written an article about the process of recording the Heist voice acting from Level 3 lockdown.
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The Temple Weapon Skin and Weapon Effect
Sep 29, 2020, 3:00:53 AM
If you prefer exquisite weapons for your Exiles, have a look at the Temple Weapon Skin! It replaces the appearance of a variety of weapon types, including Swords, Axes, Two Hand Maces or Staves with a metallic ornamented version. Complete the look of your weapon with the corresponding Temple Weapon Effect. Find out more about these new microtransactions in this news post, or click here to check them out in the store.
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What We're Working On: Heist Week 2
Sep 29, 2020, 1:44:02 AM
We're now in the second week of the Heist league and the team is continuing to monitor your feedback and reported issues. In this news post we'd like to give you an update about some recently reported issues and to provide a general indication of what we're working on. Please note that a lot of the plans here are early and may change as they undergo development and internal testing.
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New Skill Effects - Celestial Discharge, Automaton Ball Lightning, Transcendence Blade Vortex and Stygian Firestorm
Sep 27, 2020, 10:15:46 PM
We're starting this week by introducing new skill effects for a variety of builds. Check them out in this news post if you're playing Discharge, Ball Lightning, Blade Vortex or Firestorm in this league!
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Concept Art of the Rogues
Sep 27, 2020, 7:22:30 PM
In Path of Exile: Heist we introduced 13 new Rogues which assist you in Heists. We are very happy to see that a lot of players are enjoying the personalities of these NPCs and their interactions with each other. We'll talk about the process behind creating their lore and dialogue in the coming weeks. In the meantime check out the pieces of concept art of the Rogues created by our art team.
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