News Archive
New Hideouts and Super Stash Sale
Oct 15, 2020, 11:00:14 PM
We've just introduced a number of new "bare" Hideouts. From endless skies and deep waters to lush grass and the darkness of an abyss, each of these eight Hideouts is an empty canvas for expressing your artistic freedom. Find out more in this news post or click here to get yours. It's also a Stash Sale weekend, which means that every Stash Tab in the store is available at a discount. View the full selection of discounted tabs here.
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Path of Exile Community Designed Microtransaction - Poll #3
Oct 15, 2020, 6:38:38 PM
Last week we asked our community to determine a type of a future Skill Effect we're designing together. As a result, the players chose one of the Top 10 Active Skills in Heist. Today we're opening a third poll in order to know which Active Skill Gem would receive a new Skill Effect. Cast your votes in this news post!
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New Shield Skins - Angelic Shield, Demonic Shield and Pandemonium Shield
Oct 14, 2020, 10:07:46 PM
As a follow up to the recently released Angels and Demons cosmetic effects, we're introducing three new shield skins so you can complete your outfits with matching shields. Check out the Angelic Shield, Demonic Shield and Pandemonium Shield in this news post or get yours here.
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Community Showcase
Oct 14, 2020, 6:37:05 PM
We're continuing to showcase pieces of Path of Exile fan art created by our community. For this round we've gathered several artworks and a music submission. Check them out!
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The Fairgraves Stash Skin Bundle
Oct 13, 2020, 10:05:17 PM
If you'd like to customise your hideout even further, check out the Fairgraves Stash Bundle that replaces the standard appearance of your Stash and Guild Stash with pirate-themed ones. Watch this video or click here to get yours.
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3.12.4 Deployment and Full Patch Notes
Oct 13, 2020, 6:31:48 PM
We're deploying the 3.12.4 update with improvements and bug fixes to the Heist League. The full patch notes are now available here. The team will continue to monitor your reports and feedback and make additional improvements where possible. Thank you for your feedback and support!
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Heist Lore Interesting Facts
Oct 12, 2020, 5:25:30 PM
For today's news post, one of our narrative designers, Nick, gathered some interesting bits about Heist's lore. If you've been enjoying the Heist storyline and NPCs, check it out! Warning: the article is likely to contain spoilers.
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Angels and Demons Microtransactions are now Available in Store
Oct 11, 2020, 9:59:14 PM
The glorious Angels and Demons cosmetic effects are now available in the store! It's also possible to combine some of the individual Angelic and Demonic microtransactions into the 'Pandemonium' cosmetic effects. Watch the Angels and Demons Mystery Box trailer to see everything that's available or check out the new cosmetics in the store here.
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3.12.4 Patch Notes Preview
Oct 11, 2020, 7:39:01 PM
Last week we talked about the changes to the Heist league we've been recently working on. The team is finishing preparations for the 3.12.4 update with the mentioned improvements, as well as other fixes. The patch will be deployed in the coming days, we're aiming to release it as soon as possible. In the meantime, check out a preview of its patch notes.
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The Darkwood Armour Set and Cloak - Wings, Cloaks and Back Attachments Sale
Oct 8, 2020, 11:00:24 PM
The Darkwood Armour Set turns your Exile into a warrior, blessed by nature itself. Made out of cloth, leather and fur and decorated with bronze ornaments, this armour set is the perfect choice for everyone looking for a classic fantasy-themed outfit. Complete the look with the matching Darkwood Cloak and other Darkwood microtransactions. Check out these cosmetic effects in this news post or click here to get yours. This weekend we're also running a big sale for most of the Wings and Back Attachment microtransactions. View the full selection of discounts here.
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What We're Working On
Oct 8, 2020, 5:46:19 PM
At the beginning of next week, we're planning to deploy another patch (with a short server restart) which includes more improvements for Heist. While we prepare this patch for deployment, we wanted to give you some insight into what it contains. Read More.
The Darkwood Weapon Skin
Oct 7, 2020, 9:56:45 PM
Made out of dark metal and decorated with elegant engraving, the Darkwood Weapon Skin works with a wide variety of weapon types, including Daggers, Wands, Claws, Swords, One Hand Maces, One Hand Axes, Bows and Quivers. Watch this video or click here to get yours.
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The Twilight Mystery Box Concept Art
Oct 7, 2020, 7:02:25 PM
Today we've gathered several pieces of concept art for some of the cosmetic effects introduced in our recent Twilight Mystery Box. If you're interested in taking a sneak peek into the development process of the box, check out this news post!
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The Darkwood Aura and Weapon Effect
Oct 6, 2020, 9:51:54 PM
If you can't get enough of the Darkwood cosmetic effects, check out the new Darkwood Aura Effect and Darkwood Weapon Effect. Both are designed in a bright green colour with a leafy visual effect. Find out more in this news post or click here to get yours.
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Path of Exile Community Designed Microtransaction - Poll #2
Oct 6, 2020, 8:00:58 PM
About a month ago we launched a news series in order to design a microtransaction with our community. In the first poll you chose a Skill Effect as the microtransaction type you'd like to design. The next step is to determine which type of Skill Effect, so if you're interested in participating in the process of community microtransaction design, please vote in this news post!
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The Darkwood Portal Effect and Footprints Effect
Oct 5, 2020, 10:26:09 PM
Be closer to nature with the Darkwood Portal and Darkwood Footprints! These new cosmetic effects bring a natural touch to the look of your Exiles and will satisfy those of you who prefer microtransactions made in green colours. Check them out in this news post or get yours here.
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Download the Twilight Mystery Box Soundtrack For Free
Oct 5, 2020, 8:48:28 PM
Bright as dawn and mysterious like the starry night, the Twilight Mystery Box has easily become one of the most popular Mystery Boxes of all time. As an appreciation for your continued support, we're making the soundtrack of this Mystery Box available as a free download. Enjoy!
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New Skill Effects - Darkwood Raise Spectre, Darkwood Carrion Golem, Darkwood Volatile Dead and Divine Void Sphere
Oct 4, 2020, 9:58:59 PM
Inspired by the green foliage of a thick forest, the Darkwood Raise Spectre, Darkwood Carrion Golem and Darkwood Volatile Dead Effects replace the standard visuals of these Skill Gems with bright green ones. If you're playing Void Sphere, check out the new Divine Void Sphere that is also available in the store. Find out more about these skill effects in this news post or click here to get yours.
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Creating Materials for Path of Exile: Heist
Oct 4, 2020, 7:50:25 PM
For the Heist expansion our art team created not only new NPC models, but a lot of new assets and materials, as well as updated some existing ones. Stan, one of our environment material artists, has written an article about creating materials for the Heist expansion. Check it out!
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Grinding Gear Games is Hiring a Social Media Rep
Oct 4, 2020, 5:49:24 PM
Grinding Gear Games is searching for a new Social Media Rep to join the community team in Auckland, New Zealand. Read More.
