News Archive

Incursion League Area Stats

Jul 9, 2018, 7:23:37 PM
We're currently in the sixth week of the Incursion League, which is about half way. Now is a good time to check in with our statistics from the past week and see what we can learn. This time we're looking at the areas people are playing and trying to identify the most deadly parts of Wraeclast! Read More.

The Stygian Volatile Dead Effect

Jul 8, 2018, 10:39:09 PM
We've just introduced the Stygian Volatile Dead Effect! This microtransaction causes your Volatile Dead to create mystic black symbols on the ground and release blue spheres that burn with black flames. Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

Path of Exile Fan Art Competition Highlights

Jul 8, 2018, 8:51:50 PM
We're entering the final week of our Fan Art Competition, which means that this is the last time we're showcasing the entries from our fan art creators before announcing the winners. The competition will end on Monday the 16th of July at 9am (NZT), so there is only one more week to finish your submissions. Read More.

Get A Free Mystery Box When You Spend Points - Chaos and Order Returns!

Jul 5, 2018, 7:53:22 PM
There's a lot happening this weekend! We're bringing back the Chaos and Order Mystery Box for four days, you can get a free Apocalypse Mystery Box when you spend points, and there are some community-run races happening live on Twitch! Also, we've just released the Gryffon Armour Set! Click here to check it out in the store! Read More.

The Pestilence Character Effect

Jul 4, 2018, 9:08:59 PM
We've just introduced the Pestilence Character Effect which encircles your character with a green and black aura that releases phantom skulls. This effect matches the Pestilence Weapon Effect that was released yesterday, and it is a nice final touch to many outfits. Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

The Unholy Trio: Who Would Win?

Jul 4, 2018, 6:58:35 PM
At the beginning of this year we showcased a fight between Daresso and Kaom. It turned out to be so entertaining that we decided to run a similar fight, but with different contestants. Meet the Unholy Trio: Shavronne, Maligaro and Doedre, who will fight each other in an epic battle. May the best boss win! Check out the video! Read More.

The Pestilence Weapon Effect

Jul 3, 2018, 10:51:39 PM
We've just introduced the Pestilence Weapon Effect to the store. This microtransaction imbues your weapon with a green and black effect which emits ghostly skulls and leaves a misty trail. Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

Build of the Week: Explosive Embrace

Jul 3, 2018, 8:23:09 PM
This week we're showcasing DreamScythe's Necromancer which uses Earendel's Embrace, a unique sceptre introduced with the Incursion league, to burn through skeletons. Each one explodes with a satisfying pop, and deals a pile of damage to the enemies around it. Check out the episode here. Read More.

The Clockwork Golem

Jul 2, 2018, 10:26:21 PM
We've just released the Clockwork Golem, which changes the skin of your Summoned Golem to the metal creature that you may have already met in Act Nine. Because of its steampunk-like design, this Golem goes well with Stormcaller Armour Pack, Steam-powered Skull and Steam-powered Weapon. Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

Path of Exile Fan Art Competition Highlights

Jul 2, 2018, 7:28:55 PM
We're continuing to showcase entries from our current Fan Art Competition. Click here if you'd like to check out highlights from last week. Today's news post includes several pictures and a physical model of a weapon! We've reached the halfway point of our competition, which means that you have only two weeks left to submit your fan art! Read More.

The Demonic Shield Charge Effect

Jul 1, 2018, 10:25:55 PM
We've just released the Demonic Shield Charge Effect which replaces the standard visual effect of this skill with a red and black one. The new look of your Shield Charge works pretty well with the Ultimate Chaos Armour Set as well as with the Demon King Armour Set. Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

New Incursion Rooms in 3.3.1

Jul 1, 2018, 8:40:24 PM
In tomorrow's Content Update 3.3.1, we are adding two new Incursion rooms: Torment Cells and Strongbox Chamber. Today's news post describes what you can expect. Read More.

Super Stash Sale

Jun 29, 2018, 12:00:14 AM
This weekend we're holding a sale on every tab of stash tab. Click here to check out the discounts. Have a great weekend! Read More.

What We're Working On

Jun 28, 2018, 5:42:27 PM
Incursion has been out for a month now and has been very popular with both the community and the development team. We're keen to give you an update of what we're working on, both for Incursion and the future. Read More.

Build of the Week: Trapped Lightning

Jun 27, 2018, 8:27:03 PM
We're happy to start Season Nine of Build of the Week with a critical strike based Saboteur build that makes use of skills that were rebalanced in Content Update 3.3.0. Both Arc and the Trap Support gem were reworked, and this build combines their power to clear rooms of monsters quickly and safely. It also uses the new Lightning Spire trap to rapidly destroy high-life enemies and bosses. Check out the episode here. Read More.

Streamer Interview - TarkeCat

Jun 26, 2018, 7:41:05 PM
Last week we launched a news series where we interview community streamers to find out more about their lives. You can check out the first entry where we interviewed Zizaran here. This week we spent some time talking to TarkeCat to find out more about the man behind the memes. Read More.

Path of Exile Fan Art Competition Highlights

Jun 25, 2018, 8:27:05 PM
Our Fan Art Competition started only a week ago, but we've already received several impressive entries. Today we're showcasing some of them. There's still a lot of time to get your submissions in for a chance at some amazing prizes! Read More.

The Sin and Innocence Microtransactions Are Now Available in Store

Jun 25, 2018, 12:35:25 AM
We're happy to finally introduce the microtransactions from the Sin and Innocence Mystery Box to the store for both PC and Xbox One versions! Alongside 38 microtransactions from the Mystery Box we're adding two new weapon skins: the Sin Longsword and the Innocence Longsword for two-handed weapons! It's also still possible to combine some of the individual Sin and Innocence pieces into the new 'Sin and Innocence' microtransactions. Check out the Sin and Innocence Mystery Box trailer to see everything that's available or check them out in the store here. Read More.

Huge Skill Effect Sale This Weekend

Jun 22, 2018, 12:00:28 AM
This weekend we're holding a huge sale on skill effects! There are more than 90 microtransactions available at discounted prices. Please note that this sale excludes all new skill effects which were released during the Incursion League. Check out the full list of specials here. Read More.

[Xbox One] New Microtransactions - The Automaton Arc Effect and more!

Jun 21, 2018, 6:04:37 PM
We've just released several new microtransactions, including the Demonic Blade Flurry Effect, the Automaton Arc Effect, three Wolpertinger Pets, the Hand Wings and the Ivory Chaos Armour Set and Cloak. Press the Menu button in-game to check them out in the store. Read More.