News Archive

Path of Exile: Synthesis FAQ

Mar 31, 2019, 5:40:04 PM
Path of Exile: Synthesis has been out for three weeks now and while the community has done a lot of the exploration of the league and its mechanics, we wanted to share an FAQ for those who may still be wondering how things work. Read More.

Wings and Back Attachments Multisale and New Microtransactions

Mar 28, 2019, 10:16:53 PM
We're finishing the release of new microtransactions this week by introducing several microtransactions, inspired by the Elder itself. In addition, we're holding a huge sale for the most of the Wings and Back Attachment microtransactions. Find out more in this news post. Read More.

The Celestial Wings

Mar 27, 2019, 8:41:01 PM
We've just released the Celestial Wings! Designed to match other celestial microtransactions, they are a nice addition to your collection! Check them out by watching this video or click here to get yours! Read More.

Glimmerwood Mystery Box Concept Art

Mar 27, 2019, 6:23:14 PM
The Glimmerwood Mystery Box became amazingly popular in our community, despite its unusually colourful and bright style. We really enjoyed making this Mystery Box, so today we'd like to give you a glimpse of this process by showcasing pieces of concept art created by our team for this Mystery Box. Read More.

The Necrotic Cloak

Mar 26, 2019, 9:10:31 PM
We've just introduced the Necrotic Cloak to the store! This stylish cloak is decorated with spikes and emits a green foggy effect, which makes it a perfect fit for your Necrotic-themed outfit. Check out this video or click here to get yours. Read More.

[Console] The Glimmerwood Mystery Box and Release of New Microtransactions

Mar 26, 2019, 7:38:02 PM
We've just introduced the Glimmerwood Mystery Box to the PlayStation 4 version! We also have a small announcement to make regarding the release of new microtransactions on consoles. Find out more in this news post. Read More.

3.6.3 Patch Notes

Mar 26, 2019, 6:11:51 PM
At the end of last week we announced upcoming changes to Synthesis. Since then the team has been vigilantly working on the 3.6.3 update, which we are planning to deploy by this Friday (New Zealand time). In the meantime, check out a preview of its patch notes in this news post! Read More.

Path of Exile is now live on PlayStation 4!

Mar 26, 2019, 2:47:13 PM
We've just officially launched Path of Exile on PlayStation 4 and are happy to welcome more gamers to the community! Check out this news post to find our more about PlayStation 4 version of Path of Exile! Read More.

The Stygian Aura Effect

Mar 25, 2019, 8:27:15 PM
We've just released the Stygian Aura Effect which replaces the standard effect of your Aura Gem with a spinning effect of black and blue skulls. Check out this video or click here to get yours! Read More.

We're Changing the Build of the Week video series!

Mar 25, 2019, 6:37:33 PM
We've always been big fans of our Build of the Week video series which has been a great way to showcase the variety of gameplay styles possible in Path of Exile. However, creating a whole season often creates an 'all or nothing' dilemma for us. The series requires a commitment of video resources that we're often not able to make which results in us going months without showcasing builds. We don't love that so we're opting to change this to a 'Build Showcase' series that we post periodically. Read More.

The Dragon Whelp Pet

Mar 24, 2019, 8:06:06 PM
We've just introduced the Dragon Whelp Pet to the store! This cute flying little creature will become a great companion to any character, or a perfect neighbour to those fearsome wyverns that live in some hideouts. Check out the new pet by watching this video or click here to get one. Read More.

Your PlayStation Questions Answered

Mar 24, 2019, 4:27:56 PM
Late last week our team participated in an AMA on the PlayStation 4 subreddit to answer your burning questions about the upcoming launch. We've collected this series of questions and answers into one handy news post for your reference. Read More.

Celestial Cat Soulrend, Gargoyle Armour Set and Super Stash Sale

Mar 21, 2019, 10:11:02 PM
Today we deployed the 3.6.2 patch with many improvements and fixes. Check out its patch notes here. We're also happy to finally introduce the Celestial Cat Soulrend Effect, which was highly requested by some of our players! In addition, we've released the Gargoyle Armour Set and have started the sale on almost all stash tabs! Find out more in today's news. Read More.

Xbox One 3.6.2 Patch Status

Mar 21, 2019, 9:51:34 PM
Earlier today we've deployed the 3.6.2 update for PC. Initially we were planning to release this update on Xbox also today, but unfortunately ran into unexpected problem. Considering the time we need to resolve the issue and a submission process, the 3.6.2 patch is likely to be released early next week (we expect Monday (North America time)). We apologise for the delay. Read More.

Update about Synthesis League Changes

Mar 21, 2019, 7:24:33 PM
Since the release of Synthesis almost two weeks ago, we have been given plenty of feedback about what players are liking and not liking during their playthrough of the league. This has not only prompted many patches that are already deployed, but also a lot of internal discussion that has resulted in a pretty large-scale set of changes that we intend to deploy next week. While these changes are still being tested, we wanted to give you an update of the direction we're going with the league. Read More.

Gateway Selection Feature for Path of Exile on Consoles

Mar 20, 2019, 9:11:33 PM
Just a quick update for our console community: the team has almost finished the gateway selection feature. We expect it to be implemented approximately within a week, after we complete its testing. Read More.

The Raven Demon Wings

Mar 20, 2019, 8:33:46 PM
We've just released the Raven Demon Wings for those of you who prefer a dark and gory style for your characters. Decorated with pieces of flesh and moving tentacles, these twisted wings a perfect match with the Doomguard Armour Set. Check out this video or click here to get yours! Read More.

3.6.2 Patch Notes

Mar 20, 2019, 5:47:54 PM
Yesterday we talked about our plans for this week's patch. We expect to deploy the 3.6.2 patch tomorrow (Friday NZDT). We managed to add quite a number of improvements and completed fixes to this update, so today we're ready to share a preview of its patch notes with you. Read More.

Path of Exile is Coming to Korea!

Mar 19, 2019, 9:27:42 PM
We're proud to announce that in cooperation with Kakao Games, we will be bringing Path of Exile to Korea later this year. We're working with Kakao Games to make the Korean version a new gateway of the existing main Path of Exile realm. Read More.

The Lava Aura Effect

Mar 19, 2019, 8:32:26 PM
We've just introduced the Lava Aura Effect which replaces the standard effect of an Aura gem with a burning hot and molten one. Check it out by watching this video or click here to get yours. Read More.