News Archive
Hideout Competition Highlights
Nov 1, 2020, 5:45:37 PM
Last week we started our Hideout Competition and have already received dozens of awesome submissions! To give you some inspiration, we'll be showcasing some of the entries in the coming weeks. For today's news post we recorded a video with several hideouts submitted by our players since the start of the competition.
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The Jack-o-'lantern Decoration and Guillotine Portal Effect
Oct 30, 2020, 3:00:00 AM
Celebrate Halloween with the Jack-o-'lantern decoration, the most recognisable Halloween feature! If you're looking for something more gory, then our new Guillotine Portal Effect is a perfect fit for you! Both cosmetic effects alongside other seasonal microtransactions will be available in the store until November 15th (NZT) and won't return until next Halloween. Check them out in this news post or get yours here.
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Our Reasoning Behind the 3.13 Launch Delay
Oct 29, 2020, 8:17:22 PM
Yesterday we announced that we are delaying the release of 3.13 from December to January. While many players were supportive, some were disappointed and confused. We are also very disappointed in this outcome, but we see it as the only viable option. Today's post explains more detail about the process that led to this decision.
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The Hallowed Grave and Dancing Skeleton Pet
Oct 28, 2020, 10:01:13 PM
It's about time to decorate your hideout for Halloween! The new Hallowed Grave contains everything you'd expect from a Halloween decoration - glowing carved pumpkins, withered grass and skeletons. Those of you who prefer a good laugh instead of screaming for Halloween might be interested in a new Dancing Skeleton Pet. Its look and funny animations make the Dancing Skeleton a perfect companion for your Exile. Find out more about these cosmetic effects in this news post or get yours in the store.
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3.13 Launch Delayed until January
Oct 28, 2020, 5:09:30 PM
We were previously targeting a launch date of December 11 for our 3.13 end-game expansion. As we discussed last week, our new development methodology gives us confidence that we'd be able to hit this date with a high quality expansion. Yesterday, CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 will now be released on December 10. We do not want to put our players in a position of having to choose between these two games, so we have decided to step out of the way and delay the release of Path of Exile 3.13 until January.
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Sword Through Helmet Attachment
Oct 27, 2020, 10:12:10 PM
Is there something in your eye? The Sword Through Helmet Attachment, our new seasonal Halloween microtransaction this year, looks especially scary when combined with the Bleeding Eyes effect. Check out the video or get yours before it leaves the store on November 15th (NZT).
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Microtransactions Concept Art
Oct 27, 2020, 7:41:18 PM
We've prepared several pieces of concept art of the cosmetic effects released since the launch Heist. If you liked the Glimmerwood, Temple and Darkwood microtransaction series or if you're interested in seeing the work of our art team, check out the concept art in this news post.
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Seasonal Halloween Microtransactions
Oct 26, 2020, 9:05:08 PM
The seasonal Halloween microtransactions are now available in the store for a limited time! From horrifying helmet attachments to a spooky hideout, there are six microtransactions from past Halloweens that will help set the right mood for Halloween week! Find out more in this news post or grab yours here.
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Path of Exile Community Designed Microtransaction - Poll #4
Oct 26, 2020, 7:15:16 PM
We're continuing to ask our community's opinion on a new microtransaction design. Last week we determined a Skill Gem that would receive a new effect - the majority of the players voted for Cyclone. We're getting really close to finding out the end result! Today we're opening a new poll in order to know a theme of the upcoming Cyclone effect.
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Divination Card Stories - The Bitter Blossom
Oct 25, 2020, 6:00:00 PM
Over the years, many supporters have purchased the ability to design a Divination Card to make their mark on Path of Exile forever. We've heard a lot of stories behind the scenes about the meanings behind their designs and we wanted to share these with you. In the first of this series, we talked with ReignFreeze who designed The Bitter Blossom Divination Card to learn the story behind the design.
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Huge Sale on Weapons and Shields This Weekend - Halloween Sale
Oct 22, 2020, 11:05:00 PM
We've just introduced three new Skill Effects. Check them out if Dominating Blow, Molten Shell or Banner Skills are part of your build. This weekend we're also discounting the majority of weapon skins, weapon effects and shields. Have a look at the discounted items here. To celebrate Halloween, we're running a week-long sale on a selection of gory and dark microtransactions. Find out more in this news post.
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Hideout Competition
Oct 22, 2020, 4:58:44 PM
If you enjoy creating hideouts or have an interesting concept you'd like to recreate in Path of Exile, be sure to participate in our new hideout competition! The winners will be rewarded with awesome prizes, including physical items and lots of hideout decorations for further creations! Find out more in this news post.
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New Portal Effects - Necrotic Demon King Portal, Arcane Demon King Portal and Divine Demon King Portal
Oct 21, 2020, 9:51:14 PM
If you're looking for more Portal Effects to choose from - check out three new Demon King Portals designed in popular styles. The Necrotic, Arcane and Divine Demon King Portal Effects have distinctive colours and visual effects - from green caustic flame and blue glowing runes to golden shine and sparkles respectively. Find out more about these new cosmetics in this news post or get yours in the store.
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Community Racing Event This Weekend
Oct 21, 2020, 5:07:00 PM
Community Race Organizers Brittleknee and Rex are teaming up to host an Alternate Start Duos event this weekend. It takes place over two days, where Day One is centred around strategy and preparation, and Day Two is the Alternate Start race itself. Racers will compete from A10 Kitava until they defeat Awakener at Awakening Level 5. Find out more in this news post.
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The Maraketh Character Effect
Oct 20, 2020, 9:25:58 PM
If you want your Exile to look majestic, check out the new Maraketh Character Effect! A shining golden crown above the head of your character sets the right tone for the whole outfit. Watch a video of the Maraketh Character Effect or click here to get yours.
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How We're Developing Our Next Expansion Differently
Oct 20, 2020, 4:11:34 PM
This year has been tough for our team and has thrown a lot of unexpected challenges at us. This has caused us to adjust how we're developing Path of Exile, which will affect what's happening with our December expansion. We want to let you know what to expect and this post covers that in more detail.
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The Demonic Celestial Shield
Oct 19, 2020, 9:20:09 PM
The Demonic Celestial Shield introduces a new look for one of the popular shield skins. Designed in red colours with black visual effects, this shield matches a huge variety of microtransactions, including those that are fire or blood-themed. Check out the Demonic Celestial Shield by watching this video or get yours in the store.
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Winners of the Awakener Kill Event
Oct 19, 2020, 4:40:15 PM
Earlier this week we concluded the Awakener Kill event, arranged with the support of Zizaran and Shopify. More than 200 players have defeated Awakener at the highest Awakening Level! Check out the winners of the event in this news post.
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The Stygian Flame Wall Effect
Oct 18, 2020, 10:26:07 PM
Burn your enemies down in mesmerising blue flames with the new Stygian Flame Wall Effect! This cosmetic effect replaces the standard orange flame of Flame Wall with a bright blue one. Watch this video or check it out in the store.
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3.12.4b Patch Notes Preview
Oct 18, 2020, 6:47:34 PM
We've been working on a new update with a number of bug fixes and improvements to the Heist league. We're planning to deploy the 3.12.4b patch within a few days. We've prepared a preview of its patch notes so you know what to expect. Check them out in this news post.
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