News Archive
The Temple Armour Set and Wings - Big Sale on Skill Effects This Weekend
Oct 1, 2020, 11:02:55 PM
Made of dark metal with intricate patterns, the Temple Armour Set is a great outfit for those of you who like simple but stylish armour sets. Finish the look with the corresponding Temple Wings and other Temple cosmetic effects which were introduced earlier this week. Check them out here. This weekend we're holding a sale on a huge selection of Skill Effects, so don't forget to check your watchlist if you've been waiting for a discount for your favourite Skill Effect! Click here to view the full selection.
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3.12.3 Patch Notes Preview
Oct 1, 2020, 2:45:37 PM
Earlier this week we discussed our plans about improvements to the Heist league for the immediate future. The team has been working on a new patch which contains some of the things mentioned in that news post, as well as other fixes. We're planning to deploy the 3.12.3 update as early as possible next week (Monday or Tuesday NZT). Today we've prepared a preview of its patch notes to give you an idea of what to expect.
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The Temple Portal Effect
Sep 30, 2020, 8:56:27 PM
We're continuing the week by introducing another Temple-themed cosmetic effect. Tomorrow we'll complete this series with the Armour Pack and Wings, but in the meantime check out the Temple Portal Effect! Made to match the Temple style, this hand-shaped portal is decorated with glowing lines and golden symbols whirling around. Watch this video or click here to get yours!
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3.12.2b Patch Notes Preview
Sep 30, 2020, 2:14:17 PM
We've prepared a small update which should fix the portals to the Rogue Harbour from Heists, as well as a handful of other issues. We're planning to deploy the 3.12.2b update by the end of this week, likely today (Thursday NZT). In the meantime, check out a preview of its patch notes.
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New Temple Microtransactions - Character Effect, Lancing Steel Effect and Shattering Steel Effect
Sep 29, 2020, 10:28:35 PM
Designed in light colours with mystic symbols, the Temple Character Effect, Lancing Steel Effect and Shattering Steel Effect introduce new options for customising the look and skill effects of your Exiles. Check them out in this news post or click here to get yours.
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Recording Heist From Level 3
Sep 29, 2020, 6:50:30 PM
During the development of the Heist expansion, just when we were about to record voice lines for the league, New Zealand went into a second lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Nick, one of our narrative designers, has written an article about the process of recording the Heist voice acting from Level 3 lockdown.
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The Temple Weapon Skin and Weapon Effect
Sep 29, 2020, 3:00:53 AM
If you prefer exquisite weapons for your Exiles, have a look at the Temple Weapon Skin! It replaces the appearance of a variety of weapon types, including Swords, Axes, Two Hand Maces or Staves with a metallic ornamented version. Complete the look of your weapon with the corresponding Temple Weapon Effect. Find out more about these new microtransactions in this news post, or click here to check them out in the store.
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What We're Working On: Heist Week 2
Sep 29, 2020, 1:44:02 AM
We're now in the second week of the Heist league and the team is continuing to monitor your feedback and reported issues. In this news post we'd like to give you an update about some recently reported issues and to provide a general indication of what we're working on. Please note that a lot of the plans here are early and may change as they undergo development and internal testing.
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New Skill Effects - Celestial Discharge, Automaton Ball Lightning, Transcendence Blade Vortex and Stygian Firestorm
Sep 27, 2020, 10:15:46 PM
We're starting this week by introducing new skill effects for a variety of builds. Check them out in this news post if you're playing Discharge, Ball Lightning, Blade Vortex or Firestorm in this league!
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Concept Art of the Rogues
Sep 27, 2020, 7:22:30 PM
In Path of Exile: Heist we introduced 13 new Rogues which assist you in Heists. We are very happy to see that a lot of players are enjoying the personalities of these NPCs and their interactions with each other. We'll talk about the process behind creating their lore and dialogue in the coming weeks. In the meantime check out the pieces of concept art of the Rogues created by our art team.
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New Glimmerwood Microtransactions and Super Stash Sale
Sep 25, 2020, 12:00:31 AM
The Glimmerwood Armour Set, Hat and Wings introduce a new stylish outfit for your Exiles. Check them out in this news post if you're a fan of everything mystical. In addition, we're running a sale on every type of Stash Tab available. Click here to view the full selection.
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The Maw of Mischief Unique
Sep 24, 2020, 4:57:56 PM
Prior to Heist's launch, we revealed the Cursed Words divination card which was designed by our Community Director, Bex. The card can be redeemed for the Maw of Mischief unique item, which until now has remained a mystery. It's being introduced in today's patch so it's time to finally reveal the details! Read More.
New Microtransactions - The Glimmerwood Weapon, Glimmerwood Shield and the Celestial Baby Elephant Pet
Sep 23, 2020, 10:04:52 PM
Imbue your equipment with ancient mystic power with the new Glimmerwood Weapon Skin and Shield. In case you're looking for a new travel companion, check out the cute Celestial Baby Elephant Pet! Find out more about these cosmetic effects in this news post or get yours here.
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3.12.2 Patch Notes Preview
Sep 23, 2020, 7:37:53 PM
The team is currently finishing testing the 3.12.2 update with a fair amount of improvements to the Heist league. We're planning to deploy this patch by the end of this working week (or early next week). In the meantime, check out its patch notes in this news post.
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The Transcendence Herald Effect
Sep 22, 2020, 10:36:51 PM
If you're looking for a way to make your build sparkling with new colours, check out the new Transcendence Herald Effect. This new microtransaction replaces the standard effect of your Herald Skill Gems with iridescent ones. Have a look at the Transcendence Herald Effect here or get yours in the store.
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Path of Exile: Heist on Consoles Launches Soon
Sep 22, 2020, 7:32:54 PM
Path of Exile: Heist 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.
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What We're Working On
Sep 22, 2020, 4:58:00 PM
Last weekend, we launched Path of Exile: Heist. Since its launch, we've received lots of feedback about various aspects of the new content and we wanted to give you some insights about what to expect.
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Today's Hotfix for Heist
Sep 21, 2020, 11:55:41 PM
Later today, we're planning to deploy a small restartless patch that includes a few key fixes for Heist. We've prepared a post for tomorrow covering more details about what we're working on but in the meantime, these are the changes coming imminently. Read More.
New Void Skill Effects - Volatile Dead, Detonate Dead and Desecrate
Sep 21, 2020, 10:50:12 PM
If you like cosmetic effects inspired by the Elder, check out the new Void Volatile Dead, Detonate Dead and Desecrate Skill Effects! All these microtransactions replace the standard effects of the mentioned skills with black visuals and moving tentacles. Find out more about them in this news post or click here to get yours.
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Community Showcase
Sep 21, 2020, 8:15:35 PM
We're always happy to see fan art submissions created by our talented community. For this news post we've gathered several pieces of recent artwork, inspired by the Heist league content. While we have your attention, we wanted to mention that we're still assessing reports and working on fixes and will share more information as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience!
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