News Archive

3.13.1 Patch Notes Preview

Jan 25, 2021, 3:42:47 PM
We’ve been preparing an update with a number of bug fixes and improvements to the Ritual league and Echoes of the Atlas expansion. We’re planning to deploy it by the end of this working week or early next week. In the meantime, you can check out a preview of the patch notes in this news post. Read More.

Celestial Frost Bomb

Jan 24, 2021, 8:46:23 PM
Keep it cool with the Celestial Frost Bomb Effect! Watch the video or get yours in the store. Read More.

Echoes of the Atlas Lore: The Envoy

Jan 24, 2021, 5:01:46 PM
In Echoes of the Atlas we introduced a character called the Envoy, a cryptic character of unknown but distant origin. Today, Senior Narrative Designer, Nick Kolan is going to explore what went into creating the Envoy. Read More.

Ethercraft Armour Set and Stash Tab Sale

Jan 21, 2021, 10:10:42 PM
Carved out of asteroids from the Shaper’s realm and infused with a celestial glow, you’ll shine brighter than the Star of Wraeclast with the new Ethercraft Armour Set. Like other cosmetic effects in the Ethercraft theme, this Armour Set is available in a range of colours which can be purchased individually or as part of a bundle. This weekend we are also running a sale on Stash Tabs. You can get the Armour Set here or view the full selection of discounted tabs here. Read More.

Download the Warlord Mystery Box Soundtrack For Free

Jan 21, 2021, 4:18:37 PM
If you are looking to add some dramatic flair to your playlists, then we have the perfect track for you! The Warlord Mystery Box soundtrack is now available as a free download. You can find the links in today’s news post. Read More.

Ethercraft Back Attachment

Jan 20, 2021, 8:15:01 PM
The fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders with our new Ethercraft Back Attachment. Featuring a swirling solar system of planets, asteroids and stars, this microtransaction is available in four unique colours to suit any exile. These cosmetic effects are also available in a bundle at discounted price if you can’t decide which one to get! Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

Community Showcase

Jan 20, 2021, 5:36:51 PM
We cannot believe how creative our community is! For today’s news post, we wanted to share amazing pieces of Path of Exile-inspired fan art created by our community. Check them out! Read More.

Ethercraft Weapon Effect

Jan 19, 2021, 8:30:21 PM
Adorned with a swirling black hole and flashes of constellations, you will leave a trail of stars in your wake on your travels through Wraeclast with the new Ethercraft Weapon Effect. This cosmetic effect is available in green, blue, red and purple varieties, making it the perfect addition to any weapon. If you can’t decide on a favourite, you may be interested in getting the Ethercraft Weapon Effect Bundle! Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

Path of Exile: Echoes of the Atlas on Consoles Launches Soon

Jan 19, 2021, 6:31:46 PM
Path of Exile: Echoes of the Atlas launches on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 tomorrow! In this post we've gathered information about the launch as well as other news our console players should know before the launch. Read More.

Echoes of the Atlas Week One Report

Jan 19, 2021, 2:05:56 PM
We're on day five since the launch of Echoes of the Atlas and it's time to give you an update on how this week has gone and discuss some key talking points. We're really pleased with the feedback we've seen so far! Read More.

Ethercraft Aura Effect

Jan 18, 2021, 9:33:19 PM
Become one with the cosmos with our new Ethercraft Aura Effect. Featuring constellations and planets around the centre of your own swirling galaxy, this microtransaction replaces the standard effect of aura skills. This cosmetic effect is available in four different colour schemes to complement any style. If you want to change up your look to suit your mood, all Ethercraft Aura Effects are available in a bundle at a discounted price! Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

Echoes of the Atlas Launch Highlights

Jan 18, 2021, 5:43:29 PM
Over the weekend, we launched the Echoes of the Atlas endgame expansion and Ritual Challenge League with a record-number of exiles returning to Wraeclast in hopes of appeasing the Maven. Our community has already captured so many exciting and interesting moments that we wanted to share some with you today. Check them out in today’s news post! Read More.

The Ritual Brimmed Hat

Jan 17, 2021, 8:08:43 PM
Satiate your hunger for blood with the new Ritual Brimmed Hat! This exclusive cosmetic microtransaction is only available during the Ritual League and won’t appear in the shop in the future. If you would like to show your support for a specific period of Path of Exile’s development, you can check out the video or get yours here! Read More.

The Warlord Mystery Box

Jan 17, 2021, 2:59:26 PM
The Warlord Mystery Box is now available! It contains 38 new brutal-looking cosmetic effects, many of which can be combined to create an epic blended version of the two designs for even deeper character customisation. Check out the full trailer to see what's available! Read More.

What's going on with the Servers?

Jan 16, 2021, 3:18:55 PM
For the last six or so hours, we've been having some quite bad server issues. This manifests in several ways: some players getting disconnected from time to time, various actions serverside timing out, and rarely, items being duplicated or destroyed. This news post explains what we know about the situation and our timelines for fixing it. Read More.

Before we launch Echoes of the Atlas tomorrow

Jan 14, 2021, 6:14:42 PM
A note from Chris Wilson, co-founder and managing director of Grinding Gear Games. Read More.

Path of Exile: Echoes of the Atlas Launches Soon

Jan 14, 2021, 4:06:44 PM
Our 3.13.0 expansion, the Echoes of the Atlas, launches in less than a day! We're excited to see you completing Rituals in order to receive valuable rewards and challenging yourselves in dangerous endgame encounters with The Maven. In this news post we've covered everything you need to know about the upcoming launch day. Read More.

Path of Exile: Echoes of the Atlas Gem Information

Jan 13, 2021, 4:06:28 PM
Yesterday we published the full patch notes for Echoes of the Atlas. Alongside changes to different aspects of the game, we've added new Skill and Support Gems and made changes to a number of existing gems. As usual, to help you plan your build for the upcoming launch, we've prepared gem data at level 20 with 20% quality for all new and changed gems. Check them out! Read More.

Echoes of the Atlas Patch Notes, Item Filter and Passive Tree Information

Jan 12, 2021, 7:10:31 PM
The full patch notes for Path of Exile: Echoes of the Atlas are now available! In order to help you prepare your builds and item filters we've also gathered the Passive Tree and Item Filter information in this news post. Read More.