News Archive
Grinding Gear Games is looking for a Game Lighting Artist
Jun 11, 2018, 11:34:47 PM
Grinding Gear Games is looking for a full-time lighting artist to create atmospheric lighting for levels in Path of Exile. The ideal candidate has a firm grasp of color, materials and light as it relates to level design in games. We are looking for an avid gamer that has a deep understanding of our game Path of Exile and its themes. Read More.
The Celestial Kinetic Blast Effect
Jun 11, 2018, 10:35:01 PM
We've just introduced another celestial-themed microtransaction, the Celestial Kinetic Blast Effect which replaces the standard effect of this skill with a cosmic one. Naturally, this effect works well with any other celestial microtransaction. Check out the video or get yours here.
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Download the Apocalypse Mystery Box Soundtrack for Free!
Jun 11, 2018, 7:40:48 PM
The Apocalypse Mystery Box has been one of our most successful mystery boxes to date. To celebrate this and to show our gratitude for your support, we're making the soundtrack of the Apocalypse Mystery Box trailer available as a free download. Read More.
The Stygian Portal Effect
Jun 10, 2018, 11:26:04 PM
We've just released the Stygian Portal Effect which replaces the standard portal effect with a floating metallic circular frame engulfed in blue flames. This portal was designed to match the new Stygian Armour Set that we introduced last week. Check out the video or get yours here.
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Party Improvements
Jun 10, 2018, 9:23:32 PM
One of the areas that hasn't seen an upgrade in some time is partying mechanics. In today's news post we'll be going over some of the major improvements we will be making to PoE in the 3.3.x series of patches.
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[Xbox One] New Microtransactions and the Incursion League Hat
Jun 8, 2018, 12:52:37 AM
To celebrate the launch of the Incursion League, we've just introduced the new Incursion League Hat! This straw hat decorated with feathers is not only a stylish touch to your outfit, but it is also a great way to show your support during a specific development era of Path of Exile! The Incursion Brimmed Hat will only be available during the Incursion League and won't appear in the shop again in the future!
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The Stygian Armour Set and Super Stash Sale
Jun 8, 2018, 12:27:52 AM
We've just introduced the Stygian Armour Set! This ensemble is designed in a dark arcane style and glows with blue flames. Check out the video or get yours here. Additionally, this weekend we're holding a Super Stash Sale where we're discounting all Stash Tabs. Click here to view the full selection of discounted stash tabs.
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Next Week's Patch
Jun 7, 2018, 9:15:41 PM
Early next week we're deploying a patch that includes new 3D art for two more items and various bug fixes. Today's news post gives you an outline of what to expect. Read More.
Sao Paulo Gateway Network Issues
Jun 7, 2018, 12:41:38 AM
In the time since we opened the Brazil (Sao Paulo) gateway in 2015, many users have been affected by ongoing connectivity issues when playing there. When these have occurred, we have worked with our server provider to troubleshoot the causes and attempt to find fixes. Read More.
The Magma Shield
Jun 6, 2018, 8:47:01 PM
We've just released the Magma Shield skin which replaces the appearance of any equipped shield with a fiery iron one. This neat and stylish shield is a perfect fit for any fire-themed outfit. Check out the video or get yours here.
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The Incursion League Concept Art
Jun 6, 2018, 6:25:08 PM
Before starting to develop a new league, we carefully consider its distinctive theme, and with each league our art team does a tremendous job by bringing our ideas to life. For the Incursion League, our artists have created a strong and recognisable atmosphere, so we'd like to share several pieces of artwork from this league with you. Today we're showcasing the concept art of Vaal Architects, monsters from the Temple of Atzoatl and more!
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Build of the Week: Season Eight Bloopers
Jun 5, 2018, 8:51:19 PM
A few weeks ago, we finished Season Eight of Build of the Week. As is tradition, Eben and Bex have compiled all of their errors, slip-ups and unused takes to share with the community. Check out this special episode of Build of the Week while taking a short break from looting the Temple of Atzoatl!
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The Arctic Freezing Pulse Effect
Jun 5, 2018, 7:48:11 PM
We're happy to introduce our very first Freezing Pulse effect: Arctic Freezing Pulse replaces the existing effect of this skill with sharp icicles followed by a trail of cold mist. If you're playing with this skill and prefer a winter look for your exile, this effect is definitely for you. Check out the video or get yours here.
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The Incursion Hood
Jun 4, 2018, 11:54:31 PM
We've just released the Incursion Hood! This bright helmet skin decorated with an Incursion-style pattern will look great with the Incursion Bandana, which you can get by completing 12 challenges. Check out the video or get yours here!
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Items Introduced in Incursion
Jun 4, 2018, 9:29:15 PM
With the Incursion League, we introduced many new unique items as well as several new item mods that can be found or crafted through various Incursion Mechanics. We wanted to collect in one place, all those that have been discovered to so far.
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How the Incursion Launch Weekend Went
Jun 3, 2018, 10:03:18 PM
As we mentioned on Saturday's launch news post, the Incursion launch was a huge success. Average player numbers online over the weekend put this launch in first place, ahead of even the gigantic six-act 3.0.0 expansion we worked on for over two years. Today's news post summarises some of the highlights of launch for us.
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The Incursion League Hat
Jun 3, 2018, 8:33:57 PM
To celebrate the launch of the Incursion League, we've just introduced the new Incursion League Hat! This straw hat decorated with feathers is not only a stylish touch to your outfit, but it is also a great way to show your support during a specific development era of Path of Exile! The Incursion Brimmed Hat will only be available during the Incursion League and won't appear in the shop again in the future! Check out the video or get yours here!
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[Xbox One] The Incursion League and Content Update 3.3.0 Launch on Xbox One Soon!
Jun 3, 2018, 8:22:39 PM
We're happy to announce that the Incursion Challenge league and Content Update 3.3.0 are going live tomorrow on Xbox One!
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The Apocalypse Mystery Box
Jun 2, 2018, 5:08:33 PM
We've just introduced the Apocalypse Mystery Box! The 38 new post-apocalyptic microtransactions explore the conflict between the tyrannical automatons and the wasteland rebels that refuse to surrender. Each Mystery Box costs 30 points and guarantees one microtransaction with value equal or greater to that of the box. Many of these mystery box cosmetics can be combined to create a blended version of the two designs for even deeper character customisation. Check out the full trailer to see what's available! Read More.
Incursion Launch Success
Jun 1, 2018, 6:40:10 PM
Today we launched the Incursion Challenge League alongside Content Update 3.3.0. We initially ran into an issue with our login queue where only some users could log in, but we had it fixed and the realm operational within 20 minutes of launch. For fairness to the vast majority of users who would have been 20 minutes behind in the crucial period of the ladder rush, we restarted the Incursion Leagues. Since that point, everything has run smoothly and we set a new day-one player concurrency record (at 140,870 simultaneous users). We hope you enjoy playing Incursion as much as we enjoyed creating it. See you in Wraeclast! Read More.
