News Archive

The Atlantis Mystery Box Concept Art - Atlantis

Nov 21, 2021, 4:42:22 PM
Today we'd like to share the concept art created for the combined Atlantis cosmetics from the recent Atlantis Mystery Box. If you've missed the previous two news posts with the Atlantis concept art, you can check them out here and here. Read More.

Stash Tab Sale

Nov 18, 2021, 10:00:19 PM
This weekend we're running a Stash Tab Sale with discounts on every type of Stash Tab, including recently added Guild Stash Tabs. Take a look at the full selection here. Read More.

Midnight Pact Microtransactions Now Available in Store

Nov 18, 2021, 6:27:23 PM
Microtransactions from the Midnight Pact Mystery Box are now available in the store! As a follow up, we've also released the accompanying Midnight Pact Character Effect and the Midnight Pact Stash Bundle. Check them out here! Read More.

Save the Date for Upcoming December Events

Nov 18, 2021, 4:03:35 PM
We're ending 2021 with an action-packed series of Path of Exile events in December! We'll share the full announcement in just over a week but in the meantime we wanted to let you know what dates to save and what to expect. Read More.

New Microtransaction: Celestial Scourge Arrow Effect

Nov 17, 2021, 5:50:54 PM
We've just introduced the Celestial Scourge Arrow Effect to the store. This cosmetic replaces the standard visuals of Scourge Arrow Skill Gem with golden pyramids that explode with cosmic arrows. Watch this video or click here to check out this microtransaction in the store. Read More.

Fan Art Competition Highlights

Nov 17, 2021, 3:38:49 PM
Last week we started the Scourge Fan Art Competition where we encouraged our community to create a piece of Fan Art inspired by the 3.16 expansion and its content. If you're planning to participate, there is still plenty of time to submit your work. In the meantime, check out some of the first submissions in today's news post. Read More.

New Microtransactions: Divine, Demonic, Ghostflame and Lightning Stygian Armour Sets

Nov 16, 2021, 11:07:08 PM
We've just added four Armour Sets to the store! Available in four different colours, the Divine, Demonic, Ghostflame and Lightning Stygian Armour Sets introduce fresh looks to one of our most popular Armour Sets. Check them out in this news post or get yours here. Read More.

Community Showcase

Nov 16, 2021, 4:17:36 PM
The community never ceases to amaze us with its talents. From digital artwork and music to tattoos and cosplays - we love seeing that Path of Exile continues to inspire our players. For today's news post we've gathered several pieces of recent Fan Art, created outside our ongoing Fan Art Competition. Check them out! Read More.

New Microtransaction: Demonic Map Device

Nov 15, 2021, 6:41:52 PM
Open a portal to a realm of nightmares with the Demonic Map Device! Carved out of dark stone and decorated with red patterns, this Map Device is a great option for deep customisation of your hideout. Check it out by watching this video or get yours in the store. Read More.

Development Stories - Creating Scourge Lore

Nov 15, 2021, 3:43:52 PM
In Path of Exile: Scourge, we introduced The Last to Die, a new NPC from an alternate Wraeclast swarmed by ravenous demons. For this news post, our Narrative Designer, Matt, has taken a moment to reflect on writing for Scourge League. Check it out. Read More.

New Microtransaction: Demonic Waypoint

Nov 14, 2021, 6:41:00 PM
We've just released the Demonic Waypoint! Featuring a red pentagram and adorned with twisted horns, this ominous Hideout Decoration provides a great finishing touch to your hideout. Watch its video or get yours here. Read More.

The Atlantis Mystery Box Concept Art - Siren

Nov 14, 2021, 4:20:35 PM
As a follow up to the Deepwater Concept Art we published last week, today we'd like to share pieces of the Siren concept art. Check them out if you enjoy seeing our artists' work. Read More.

New Microtransaction: Direblade Wings and Weekend Back Attachment Sale

Nov 11, 2021, 10:00:37 PM
If you can't get enough of purple cosmetics, then you'll love the new Direblade Wings! A pair of black and purple wings on a metallic base perfectly complement the recently released Direblade Armour Set and many other outfits. Watch this video or get yours here. This weekend we're also discounting a huge range of Back Attachment microtransactions. Find out more about the sale in this news post or check out the full selection here. Read More.

Subsurface Refraction Technology in Path of Exile

Nov 11, 2021, 4:33:36 PM
For today's news post, our Tech Art Lead Saveun has written about using the Subsurface Refraction technology in Path of Exile. Check it out! Read More.

New Microtransaction: Direblade Armour Set

Nov 10, 2021, 7:41:39 PM
If you're looking for a metallic armour set with a twist, then check out the new Direblade Armour Set! Made out of dark metal with intricate patterns, this armour set keeps a mysterious ethereal entity inside. Take a closer look at this set in this video or click here to get yours. Read More.

3.16.1 Patch Notes Preview

Nov 10, 2021, 4:36:07 PM
By the end of this week (or early next week) we're planning to deploy Patch 3.16.1 which contains several bug fixes. To give you an idea what to expect from this patch, we've prepared a preview of its patch notes. Check them out! Read More.

New Microtransactions: Direblade Weapon Effect and Direblade Fireball Effect

Nov 9, 2021, 6:37:29 PM
Imbue your weapon with colourful flames with the new Direblade Weapon Effect and ignite your enemies in style with the new Direblade Fireball Effect! Take a look at these new cosmetics in this news post or get yours here. Read More.

Scourge Fan Art Competition

Nov 9, 2021, 3:36:40 PM
It's time for our players to prove themselves not only in slaying hordes of the Scourge creatures, but also in creating pieces of fan art inspired by the content introduced in this expansion. We're launching a Scourge Fan Art Competition which focuses on any content from our current expansion, including The Last to Die, new Skill Gems, Uber Endgame content, Expedition and of course, the Scourge demons. Find out more in this news post. Read More.

New Microtransaction: Direblade Incinerate Effect

Nov 8, 2021, 6:27:42 PM
Burn your enemies to the ground with a new Direblade Incinerate Effect! This cosmetic replaces the standard effects of Incinerate with glorious blue and purple flames. Take a look by watching this video or get yours here. Read More.

Grinding Gear Games is Hiring!

Nov 8, 2021, 3:39:22 PM
Grinding Gear Games is looking to hire Animators, Artists, Designers and Programmers to support the development of Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2, ideally from our office in Auckland, New Zealand (when travel restrictions lift). Find out more in this news post. Read More.