News Archive

Weekend Wings and Back Attachment Sale and New Void Character Effect

Jul 10, 2020, 12:00:22 AM
This weekend we're holding a huge sale on most Wings and Back Attachments! There are over 130 cosmetics effects available at a discounted price. We've also just released the Void Character Effect which envelopes your character in winding tentacles. Check out the video here or get yours here. Read More.

The Art of GGG

Jul 9, 2020, 7:15:40 PM
The Grinding Gear Games team is composed of many wonderful artists. We always love sharing their Path of Exile work but wanted to take a moment to share some of their other work that they do! Today's news showcases a handful of our artist's portfolios for those who are keen to check out even more of their talented work. Read More.

The Void Portal Effect

Jul 8, 2020, 8:25:50 PM
The mysterious Void Portal Effect encapsulates the darkness of the void within a blue crystal casing. Check out the video here or get yours here. Read More.

3.11.1b Patch Notes Preview

Jul 8, 2020, 7:08:40 PM
Sometime within the next week, we're planning to deploy patch 3.11.1b which includes various fixes and improvements. While you wait, we've prepared the patch notes for you to preview. Read More.

The Void Weapon Effect and Weapon Skin

Jul 7, 2020, 9:16:45 PM
Creepy? Check! Tentacles? Check! The Void Weapon Effect and Weapon Skin ooze charm as their slimy tentacles wrap around both your weapon and your heart. Check out their videos here and here or get yours here. Read More.

Download the Angels and Demons Mystery Box Soundtrack For Free

Jul 7, 2020, 7:53:32 PM
The Angels and Demons Mystery Box introduced not only 38 new glorious cosmetic effects, but also a new amazing soundtrack! As an appreciation for your continued support, we're making the soundtrack of this Mystery Box available as a free download. Enjoy! Read More.

Two New Creepy Pets!

Jul 6, 2020, 8:12:34 PM
As you make your way through the horrors of Wraeclast, why not double down with even more tentacles and eyeballs to follow you around? The Eldritch Spawn Pet and Madness Propagator Pet are our most recent additions to the store. They make great companions or can be set free in your hideouts! Check out their videos here and here or get yours here. Read More.

Community Showcase

Jul 6, 2020, 6:46:26 PM
Our talented community continues to create artwork inspired by Path of Exile content, and we're excited to share some of the recently submitted pieces of fan art with you. Check them out in this news post. Read More.

New Skill Effects for Sunder and Earthquake & the Dark Magic Weapon Skin

Jul 5, 2020, 8:48:57 PM
We've just released new skill effects for Sunder and Earthquake as a well as a weapon skin that complements the Dark Magic microtransactions we released at the beginning of Harvest. Check out the videos for the Glimmerwood Sunder, Demonic Earthquake and Dark Magic Weapon Skin or get yours here. Read More.

Microtransactions Concept Art

Jul 5, 2020, 7:39:29 PM
Today we've prepared several pieces of artwork of the cosmetic effects released since the launch of the Harvest Expansion. If you enjoy seeing the work of our art team, check out the concept art in this news post. Read More.

Skill Effects Sale This Weekend - Get Your Free Angels and Demons Mystery Box!

Jul 3, 2020, 12:06:16 AM
The Dreadspire Armour Set completes a series of cosmetic effects we've been releasing this week. Check out this horror-themed set by watching this video or click here to get yours. This weekend we're holding a sale on a huge selection of Skill Effects with more than 200 cosmetic effects available at a discount. In addition, to celebrate the anniversary of our Korean community, we're giving away a free Angels and Demons Mystery Box! To get your mystery box, all you need to do to open the in-game shop - no purchase required. Enjoy! Read More.

3.11.1 Deployment and Full Patch Notes

Jul 2, 2020, 5:11:47 PM
We're in the process of deploying the 3.11.1 update with improvements and fixes to Harvest and other Path of Exile content. The full patch notes are now available here. We'll continue to monitor your reports and make additional improvements to Harvest where possible. Thank you for your feedback and support! Read More.

Changes to Harvest Crafting

Jul 1, 2020, 11:57:19 PM
Last week we released a hotfix that made changes to Harvest crafting. The goal of this hotfix was to make Harvest crafting more accessible and better for players all-round. However, the hotfix unintentionally resulted in a significant nerf to crafting. This was a big mistake on our part. Tomorrow's 3.11.1 patch will significantly buff the affected crafting outcomes so that they are in a much better place. Read More.

Dreadspire Cloak

Jul 1, 2020, 10:15:06 PM
If you prefer grim outfits and back attachments for your Exile, check out the new Dreadspire Cloak! This cross-shaped back attachment is decorated with thorns and chains which makes it a perfect fit for many armour sets from the store. Watch a video of the Dreadspire Cloak or get yours here. Read More.

Winners of the Harvest Boss Kill Event on PC - Laptop Prizes Provided by Alienware

Jul 1, 2020, 5:59:19 PM
Earlier this week we concluded the Harvest Boss Kill Event on PC, in which we encouraged players to slay the Heart of the Grove boss in order to have a chance of winning two gaming laptops provided by Alienware as well as microtransaction prizes from us. More than 3400 players have achieved this goal across all Harvest leagues! Today we're ready to announce the winners! Read More.

Dreadspire Portal Effect

Jun 30, 2020, 9:56:52 PM
The Dreadspire Portal Effect introduces another option for your portal's appearance. This Portal Effect is made of sharp bones and withered flesh and is decorated with candles and chains, which makes it a perfect addition to your collection if you like gloomy and gothic-themed cosmetics. Watch a video of the Dreadspire Portal Effect here or get yours in the store. Read More.

Creating Oshabi

Jun 30, 2020, 6:49:52 PM
With Path of Exile: Harvest, we introduced a new character, Oshabi, the warden of the Sacred Grove. Today we're going to talk about her development and where she fits into the Path of Exile world and narrative as a whole. Be warned, this may contain spoilers! Read More.

3.11.1 Patch Notes Preview

Jun 29, 2020, 10:25:36 PM
As we mentioned last week, we're currently working on the 3.11.1 update with improvements to Harvest. We're currently aiming to deploy this patch by the end of this working week. In the meantime, we've prepared a preview of its patch notes to give you an idea of what to expect. Read More.

Dreadspire Weapon Skin and Weapon Effect

Jun 29, 2020, 9:12:34 PM
If you're looking for a stylish new appearance for your weapon, you might be interested in the new Dreadspire Weapon Skin and its accompanying Weapon Effect. Find out more about Dreadspire microtransactions in this news post or check them out in the store. Read More.

Harvest Community Fan Art

Jun 28, 2020, 6:52:42 PM
Since the announcement of the Harvest League, we've spotted several great pieces of fan art inspired by Harvest content! We've gathered them together in this news post to share with the wider community. Have a look! Read More.