News Archive
2.0.2 Deployed, Grand Winners of the Video Making Event and the End of the Emberwake Race Season!
Aug 19, 2015, 10:25:40 PM
We've just deployed the 2.0.2 Content Update. Here are the patch notes and some screenshots of new 3D art from yesterday. We can also reveal the winners of the Video Making Event and the top of each class in the signature Emberwake events. Read More.
2.0.2 Patch Notes and Deployment Tomorrow
Aug 18, 2015, 6:49:59 PM
We've completed the 2.0.2 Content Update. Its patch notes have been posted here. A side effect of this large patch is that it affects the Fixed Seed races that are part of the Emberwake Race Season. Because of this, we'll be deploying it at the end of the final race of that type, which is tomorrow. We expect deployment to occur at 2:10pm Thursday NZT. In the meantime, our quality assurance department will continue to test the changes just in case more problems are found. Sorry for the delay! Read More.
Community Build Guides: Ice Nova, Flicker Strike and more!
Aug 17, 2015, 10:19:33 PM
We have four more community-made builds for you this week. We've included an Ice Nova Witch, a frenzied Frost Blades Shadow and more! Read More.
New Pets Coming Soon!
Aug 16, 2015, 9:28:53 PM
Last week we released a teaser of some of the content from the upcoming 2.0.2 update. These screenshots revealed three new pets: the Pukeko, Lemur and Toad. Check out the official videos for all six critters! We're expecting to release the 2.0.2 content update on Wednesday, NZ time. Read More.
Content Update 2.0.2 Teaser!
Aug 14, 2015, 12:27:45 AM
Next week we expect to release the 2.0.2 content update which contains effects, audio, dialogue and level design improvements throughout the game. It also includes a large number of bug fixes, an update to the Hall of Grandmasters, new Tempests and much more! We'll have full patch notes next week. In the meantime, here are a few teaser images of what's to come! Read More.
Photos of the New Grinding Gear Games Office!
Aug 13, 2015, 12:00:56 AM
It's been roughly 7 weeks since we moved into the new office. Everything is finally getting settled and we finally have some photos to share with you! Read More.
The Final Days of the Video-Making Event - Grand Prizes Are Still Available!
Aug 11, 2015, 11:35:57 PM
The video-making event in association with MMORPG.com and Plays.tv is coming to an end. There's only two more days to get your submissions in. The big prizes are still on the line for those who enter. We've seen some great submissions so far but there's still a chance that last minute videos could take the competition out! Read More.
Builds For New Players, Summoners and More!
Aug 11, 2015, 12:47:00 AM
We have more player-made build guides to share with you! This week includes a compendium for summoners, a close-range Ice Shot totem build, a beginner-friendly Groundslammer build and a solo-play Poison Arrow magic finder! Read More.
Developer Insight: The Divination Card Creation Process
Aug 10, 2015, 12:32:39 AM
Since their introduction in The Awakening, Divination Cards have become one of our most popular features. Despite their simplistic appearance, a lot of work goes into making a Divination Card, as many of our supporters can attest. Today I'd like to take you through how a typical card makes it out of the card creator's mind and into an exile's inventory. Read More.
The Infernal Armour Set Microtransactions are Now for Sale!
Aug 7, 2015, 1:42:07 AM
The Infernal Armour Set was introduced during the Ember Mystery Box sale where players had a chance to receive one of many fire-themed microtransactions with their purchase. Check out the videos for the helmet, armour, gloves and boots! Read More.
More Concept Art From The Awakening!
Aug 5, 2015, 7:31:24 PM
A while back we revealed some of the concept art from The Awakening. Now that the expansion has been released we have more that we can show you! Read More.
Video Highlights from the Plays.tv/MMORPG.com Event!
Aug 4, 2015, 8:11:03 PM
There are nine days left in the video-making event! Time is running out to make your submissions and be in to win prizes simply by submitting or liking Path of Exile videos on Plays.tv! Check out the prizes, winners and information on how to enter by visiting MMORPG.com. Read More.
2.0.1b Patch Notes and New Gore Skull and Stygian Raise Spectre Microtransactions!
Aug 3, 2015, 7:13:36 PM
We've deployed the 2.0.1b update that includes Divination Cards, new map mods and more! You can read its patch notes here. We've also released two new microtransactions with this patch. They are: Gore Skull Helmet Skin and the Stygian Raise Spectre Skill Effect. Read More.
More Community Build Guides!
Aug 3, 2015, 2:35:00 AM
We started a new build guide series last week to showcase viable builds for players to choose from. This week we're showcasing various builds from a Templar or Scion Discharger to a beginner's guide to Ball Lightning! Read More.
Weekend Stash Tab Bundle Sales!
Aug 1, 2015, 3:00:10 AM
We're running a sale on Stash Tabs! For the first 24 hours (Saturday, PST), we've discounted Premium Stash Tab Bundles by 17.5%. On Sunday, Regular Stash Tab Bundles are discounted by 26.6%. Thanks again for the generous support! Read More.
2.0.1 Patch Notes and Next Week's New Divination Cards!
Jul 30, 2015, 11:38:36 PM
We are deploying Content Update 2.0.1. You can read its patch notes here. We'll be releasing another patch in the 2.0.1 series early next week that adds 12 more Divination Cards. We've included copies of them in today's news post so that you can check them out in advance. If you'd like to create your own Divination Card, check out the Highgate Pack. Read More.
A Sneak Peek of the 2.0.1 Content Update!
Jul 29, 2015, 10:46:32 PM
Tomorrow we're releasing the 2.0.1 Content Update! It contains the remaining content needed to complete the challenges, three new maps, new Warbands content, new unique items and more! Read More.
Video-Making Event Update and Tips!
Jul 28, 2015, 8:14:28 PM
Thanks to everyone who has participated in the video-making event so far! There's just over two weeks left to participate and lots of awesome prizes still left to grab! Read More.
Community Build Guide Highlights!
Jul 27, 2015, 10:09:58 PM
There are so many awesome build guides being created by the community that it can sometimes be difficult to know which ones to follow. Today we're highlighting some builds that we've checked out and recommend! Read More.
2.0.0h Patch Notes, New Microtransactions and More!
Jul 27, 2015, 3:48:38 AM
We've deployed the 2.0.0h update! You can read its patch notes here. In addition to fixing various bugs, it introduces the new Ghostflame Flame Totem Skin and Ghostflame Swarm Pet. Read More.
