News Archive

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.

The Fall of Oriath: New Concept Art

Jun 4, 2017, 10:24:47 PM
We are just days away from the start of the Beta for The Fall of Oriath, but we still have time to share some teasers and concept art from upcoming content before you see it all for yourselves. In today's news we are revealing three new pieces of concept art, including Garukhan, the goddess from Act Nine, the second form of Solaris and Lunaris from Act Eight and the symbol of Kitava. Read More.

New Microtransaction System, Super Stash Sale and Weekend Events!

Jun 2, 2017, 12:22:26 AM
Our long-awaited Microtransaction System upgrade is ready for deployment early next week, before the Beta for The Fall of Oriath launches on Wednesday (US time). Today's news post includes a video describing some of the benefits of the new system. It's also a Super Stash Sale this weekend, which means that every type of stash tab is discounted this weekend! Don't forget, the Beta Events also start tomorrow! Read More.

Beta Events Schedule - Win Beta Keys and Microtransactions!

Jun 1, 2017, 12:38:13 AM
This weekend, we're launching our Events Schedule that will run in parallel to the Beta for our upcoming The Fall of Oriath expansion! There are five weeks of events and many prizes to be won: Beta Keys, Demigod's Dominances and plenty of microtransactions! Read More.

Development Manifesto: Breach and Legacy as Core Game Mechanics

May 30, 2017, 7:34:40 PM
Our Breach and Legacy Challenge Leagues are our two most recent leagues and both have generated a lot of buzz from the community. As such, many players are eager to hear what the future of these league mechanics will be. Our team has written a Development Manifesto regarding these plans. Read More.

New 3D Art for Supporter Uniques - Work in Progress Preview

May 29, 2017, 9:44:26 PM
While working on larger features for The Fall of Oriath expansion, some team members have been quietly working on small improvements to the game, including adding new 3D art for some supporter-made unique items! While the 3D art for these uniques is still in progress, we have a preview to share in the meantime. Read More.

The Fall of Oriath: Boss Concept Art

May 28, 2017, 11:45:50 PM
In our upcoming expansion, The Fall of Oriath, you will not only visit new areas of Oriath and Wraeclast, but you will also encounter new dangerous monsters and powerful gods. Today we're revealing concept art of some of these new bosses, including High Templar Avarius from Act Five, the Brine King and Abberath from Act Six and Ralakesh, the Master of Million Faces from Act Seven. Read More.

The Fall of Oriath: Returning Characters in Acts 6-10

May 25, 2017, 11:33:01 PM
To close off this week of news, we've created another preview of upcoming content in The Fall of Oriath! In Act Five you'll leave Wraeclast and return to Oriath to face new enemies and witness its fall. Upon your return to Wraeclast, you'll find it changed. Some of the challenges you face will be unfamiliar to you, and some obstacles will vary depending on your actions from the past. In this preview video, you'll discover some of the familiar faces you can meet in Acts Six through Ten. Read More.

The Fall of Oriath: Gruthkul, Mother of Despair

May 24, 2017, 7:34:18 PM
The Beta for our upcoming 3.0.0 expansion, The Fall of Oriath, is expected to launch in two weeks! This also means that only two weeks remain to get your exclusive Atlas of Worlds supporter packs before they leave the store. In the meantime, we've created a video that reveals another boss from Act Seven: Gruthkul, Mother of Despair! Read More.

Get the Purple Portal, Purple Weapon Effect and Purple Footprints Free with Twitch Prime!

May 23, 2017, 5:00:22 PM
Path of Exile has partnered with Twitch Prime to bring you the Purple Portal, Purple Weapon Effect and Purple Footprints for free when you subscribe to Twitch Prime! Until the 19th of June you'll be able to redeem these free cosmetic effects by starting a free one-month trial with Twitch Prime and linking your Path of Exile account to Twitch. Read More.

The Ascendant Class Changes

May 22, 2017, 10:28:17 PM
In the upcoming 3.0.0 Beta, the Ascendant (Scion Ascendancy) class will undergo some significant changes that focus on making the class more powerful and on-par with the other classes. We've done this by taking some of the more build-defining features from the other eighteen Ascendancy classes and incorporating them on the Ascendant tree. Today's news post reveals the new tree and outlines some other changes that you can expect. Read More.