News Archive

The Fall of Oriath: The Harbour Bridge

Jun 27, 2017, 7:16:14 PM
Later this week we'll be deploying Act 8 to the Beta realm. This update will also include a character wipe so that we can obtain new data about character progression in the upcoming expansion. Naturally, Act 8 includes many new bosses and areas to explore. While we eagerly await the update, here's a preview of one of these new areas, The Harbour Bridge. Read More.

Developer Diary - Music in Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath

Jun 26, 2017, 7:01:51 PM
Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath introduces six new acts, which naturally means we've significantly expanded our soundtrack! Our in-house composer, Kamil, has written an entry that explains his approach to creating this music and what to expect when The Fall of Oriath launches! Read More.

3.0.0 Beta Performance Improvements

Jun 25, 2017, 11:03:46 PM
In the upcoming 3.0.0 expansion, we have been working a lot on performance. Today we can show you some changes that are coming in Wave 3 of the Beta, which we expect to release late next week. We've created a video to showcase some of these performance improvements. You can check out the video here. Read More.

Super Stash Sale and Events Starting This Weekend!

Jun 23, 2017, 12:02:01 AM
This weekend there are several exciting things happening, with the eight-hour Grief events continuing tomorrow and then the Two-Week Mayhem Events starting shortly afterwards. We're also running a sale on every type of Stash Tab! Read More.

Weekly Beta Report Two

Jun 21, 2017, 7:02:30 PM
We're about to enter the third week of the Beta for The Fall of Oriath. We're expecting our next wave of changes to be deployed in the later part of next week. This update will also include Act Eight! In the meantime, we have our second weekly Beta report which discusses what our upcoming plans are regarding game balance, Act Eight and fixes to some known issues. Read More.

The Pantheon System

Jun 20, 2017, 9:05:26 PM
In our upcoming expansion, The Fall of Oriath, you will face powerful gods from throughout Wraeclast's history. By defeating these gods, you can claim a fragment of their power for yourself. These are called Pantheon Powers and are part of the new Pantheon system. We've created a video that explains exactly how you can claim these powers for your own. Read More.

The Fall of Oriath: Doedre the Vile

Jun 19, 2017, 9:13:31 PM
Next week we're deploying an update to The Fall of Oriath Beta realm that includes bug fixes, new content and most importantly, Act Eight! There are many new bosses included in this act, but at least one familiar face. Today we're revealing a preview of Doedre the Vile in her sewer arena. Read More.

Path of Exile at E3

Jun 18, 2017, 11:31:37 PM
Last week, Chris, Jonathan and Nick attended the E3 expo in Los Angeles to showcase our upcoming The Fall of Oriath expansion and the Xbox One version of Path of Exile. Today's news includes some insights into the team's experiences there and some coverage of The Fall of Oriath from news sites. Read More.

This Weekend: All Armour Sets On Sale! Last Days of the One-Week Event and Twitch Prime Offer

Jun 16, 2017, 12:02:03 AM
This weekend is full of action! We're discounting all armour sets for the next four days. It's also your last chance to compete in the One-Week Legacy Event and pick up your Purple Portal, Weapon Effect and Footprints by starting a free trial of Twitch Prime! Read More.

An Update to the Two-Week Mayhem Race Event

Jun 14, 2017, 10:49:02 PM
The One-Week Legacy event is currently in its last few days and we're very pleased with how competitive these events have been and how many players are participating in them. As a result of this event, we've received a lot of interest from players who are interested in having Solo-Self Found options for the upcoming Two-Week Mayhem Event. We're updating this event to include a Solo-Self Found option for those who are interested. This post explains how we're doing this and why. Read More.

Weekly Beta Report One

Jun 14, 2017, 8:05:21 PM
The Fall of Oriath Beta has been live for one week now and we are blown away by how many players have purchased The Fall of Oriath Supporter Packs and started testing the new content! Due to the amount of people playing and the feedback provided so far, we've been able to gather a lot of useful data. We've prepared the first of our weekly Beta reports to let you know what's been happening and what to expect in the coming weeks. Read More.

New Support Gems Coming to The Fall of Oriath Beta

Jun 13, 2017, 9:48:30 PM
The Beta for The Fall of Oriath has been live for almost a week! Tomorrow we'll release our first Beta report that discusses how things have been going so far, and what to expect in future. Later this week we'll also be deploying a patch to the Beta realm that fixes some bugs and introduces 11 new support gems! Today's news post reveals the support gems you can expect. Read More.

The Fall of Oriath Supporter Pack T-shirts

Jun 13, 2017, 12:07:46 AM
Last week we introduced the new supporter packs for The Fall of Oriath! Unlike past supporter pack series, this set includes up to two new T-shirts with different designs! The Eclipse Supporter Pack and the packs above it all contain The Fall of Oriath logo T-shirt, while the Beast Supporter Packs and above also contain the Pantheon Premium T-shirt which has a higher quality fabric for extra comfort. Read More.

3D Concept Art for Existing Unique Items

Jun 12, 2017, 1:06:18 AM
The Fall of Oriath Beta is now live! We are really happy with how many players are exploring the new content and sharing their feedback. Over the next few days we'll be observing the progression that players have made and making notes to consider what may change. Later this week we'll have a full Beta Report and patch that introduces new content. In the meantime, we've curated concept art from some existing unique items that are receiving 3D art. These items are a work in progress, but we're keen to share a preview! Read More.

All Back Attachments and Wings Discounted This Weekend Only!

Jun 9, 2017, 12:02:01 AM
Yesterday we successfully launched the Beta for The Fall of Oriath expansion and new supporter packs! If you're interested in getting a Beta key, our new supporter packs each offer Beta access. You can also compete for a key in our race events. If you're looking for something to spend your new points on, we're discounting all Wings and Back Attachment microtransactions this weekend only! Read More.

Beta Launch Day: Common Questions and Answers

Jun 7, 2017, 6:58:07 PM
The Fall of Oriath Supporter Packs and Beta are Now Live! You can find more information about the supporter packs and how to access the beta here. Since the launch we've received many similar questions from the community and wanted to compile them in one easy location. We'll be updating this post throughout the day as things come up. Read More.

The Fall of Oriath Supporter Packs and Beta are Now Live!

Jun 7, 2017, 4:54:42 PM
The Beta for our upcoming expansion, The Fall of Oriath, is now live! With today's 2.6.2 patch, we have also released The Fall of Oriath Supporter Packs, a set of six new packs that contain Armour Sets, Cloaks, Weapon Effects, Beta Keys, Shirts, an Art Book and more! Read More.

The Fall of Oriath: Arakaali, Spinner of Shadows

Jun 6, 2017, 8:55:05 PM
The Beta for The Fall of Oriath launches tomorrow alongside the new set of supporter packs! This means that it's your last chance to purchase the Atlas of Worlds supporter packs before they leave the store! If you're interested in participating in Beta testing, you can find more information on how to join in the fun here. In the meantime, we're revealing another upcoming boss from Act Seven: Arakaali, Spinner of Shadows! Read More.

The Fall of Oriath: More Information about the Beta

Jun 5, 2017, 11:44:43 PM
The Beta for The Fall of Oriath starts in two days and we can't wait to show you what we've been working on. In the meantime, we wanted to answer some more frequently asked questions that we see from the community. Read More.

The Twitch Prime Promotion is now Available in More Countries!

Jun 5, 2017, 9:52:32 PM
We're excited to announce that Twitch Prime is now available in over 200 countries and territories! This means that the free Purple Portal, Weapon Effect and Footprints microtransaction effects are now available to millions more players if you sign up to a free trial of Twitch Prime! In case you missed it, here's a reminder of what Twitch Prime offers and you how can redeem your free microtransactions. Read More.