News Archive
Delirium Supporter Packs Concept Art
May 31, 2020, 6:03:41 PM
In just a few days we'll be announcing our next expansion! Alongside the 3.11 expansion announcement we'll introduce a new set of Supporter Packs on PC, which means you have only a little time left to consider whether to purchase the current Delirium Supporter Packs. In the meantime, have a look at the concept art of these Supporter Packs we've prepared for today.
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Huge Helmet Sale This Weekend
May 29, 2020, 12:04:42 AM
We're holding a huge sale on helmet skins and helmet effects with almost 200 microtransactions available at discounted prices! Check out the full list of specials here.
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3.10.2b Patch Notes Preview
May 28, 2020, 5:09:03 PM
Alongside the development of our next expansion, the team has recently been working on a small patch with a number of fixes to the ongoing Delirium League. We're planning to deploy the 3.10.2b update by the end of this working day or early next week. In the meantime, check out its patch notes.
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3.10.2 Patch with Beta of Vulkan Renderer
May 27, 2020, 10:18:17 PM
We have just deployed the 3.10.2 Patch, which includes a Beta version of our Vulkan renderer. This alternate renderer provides much more consistent performance than the DirectX 11 one, especially when under high CPU load. Today's news post explains how to access it and what to expect.
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Delirium Uniques and Areas Statistics
May 26, 2020, 9:48:29 PM
We're currently in the 11th week of Delirium league and thought that now would be a great time to take a look at some statistics.
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The Press Tour Has Begun!
May 25, 2020, 6:03:46 PM
The press tour has begun which means that for the next week we'll be showing our upcoming expansion content to scores of journalists. This also means that our announcement is just around the corner! This news post covers what to expect this week. Read More.
Development Stories - The Conquerors of the Atlas
May 24, 2020, 9:30:59 PM
Launched in December 2019, Conquerors of the Atlas introduced a new endgame storyline for Path of Exile. Nick, one of our narrative designers, describes the process of creating lore for the Conquerors in today's news post. Check it out!
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Super Stash Sale - Community Organized Race Events
May 22, 2020, 12:00:18 AM
We're finishing preparation for the 3.11 press tour which starts next week while continuing to work on the expansion and its announcement which is currently planned for the 2nd of June (PDT). In other news - it's stash sale weekend where we discount every type of stash tab. Click here to check out the discounts. In addition, community racing organizers Brittleknee and Rex are teaming up to host a series of events over the next two weekends. The first event starts this Saturday! For more information, check out this news post.
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Development Stories - Creating Synthesis Lore
May 20, 2020, 8:50:45 PM
One of the most-enjoyed aspects of the Synthesis league was the lore the league explored. At the time, we didn't get a chance to talk much about it, so we're doing so now!
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The Delirium Supporter Packs Are Ending Soon
May 19, 2020, 8:01:05 PM
In a few weeks we'll be announcing our next expansion and its challenge league. As you know, with the announcement we usually release a new set of league supporter packs, which means the current Delirium Supporter Packs will be removed from the store forever. If you're thinking about purchasing one of the Delirium Supporter Packs before they stop being available for purchase but you're not sure you'll be able to do so in time, check out today's news post to learn about your options.
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Tentative Announcement of the Announcement
May 18, 2020, 5:37:10 PM
We know many of you are eagerly waiting for an update about when to expect our next expansion announcement and launch. Today's news will let you know the timeline that we're currently working to but also explain the tricky nature of predicting when the expansion will launch. Read More.
Developer Interview - Skyler - Gameplay Programmer
May 17, 2020, 7:57:13 PM
Continuing with our developer interviews, we took a moment to talk with Skyler, one of our gameplay programmers who joined the team last year. Check it out in this news post.
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Screenshots of Path of Exile Bosses - Huge Sale on Weapon and Shield Microtransactions
May 15, 2020, 12:00:22 AM
We're continuing to share screenshots of Path of Exile bosses from Act One. Have a look at them in this news post. We're also running a sale on a huge selection of weapon skins, weapon effects and shields! Click here to view the discounted microtransactions. Have a great weekend everyone!
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Most Popular Microtransactions of All Time
May 13, 2020, 8:39:36 PM
In today's news post, we're taking a look at all microtransactions from Path of Exile's beginning to see which microtransactions in each category have sold the most and discussing the various factors that contribute to this.
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Integrating League Stories into Existing Lore
May 12, 2020, 9:35:33 PM
When working on a new league, finding a way to integrate its story into Path of Exile's existing lore is always a challenge. Nick, one of our narrative designers, has written an article to give you a behind the scenes look at the "Day Zero" rule they keep in mind when introducing a new story into the current lore.
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Community Showcase
May 11, 2020, 8:24:05 PM
We're always happy to show off the talents of our players to the wider community. For today's news post we gathered several pieces of recently submitted Path of Exile fan art. Check them out!
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Developer Interview - James - Game Designer
May 10, 2020, 8:05:46 PM
As you know, sometimes we hire talented people straight from the community. James (aka viperesque), a subreddit moderator and long-time community member you may be familiar with, joined our team a few months ago. We recently asked him to share some insight about his background and time with us. We hope you enjoy this interview.
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Polaris Microtransactions on Sale This Weekend and the Stygian Molten Shell Effect
May 8, 2020, 12:00:20 AM
Let the dead guard your Exile with the new Stygian Molten Shell Effect! Designed in a gloomy style, this microtransaction replaces the standard effect of this skill gem with black and blue skulls. Watch this video or click here to get yours. We're also holding a big sale for all cosmetic effects introduced in the recent Polaris Mystery Box. More than 40 microtransactions are available at discounted prices, including the majestic Dragon Pets and the community-favourite Black and White Portal. Check out the selection here.
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Winners of the Screenshot Competition
May 7, 2020, 6:56:40 PM
Earlier this week we concluded our Screenshot Competition where our players were encouraged to take screenshots of any in-game content they want. Having looked through hundreds of submissions, we managed to select 50 winners and are ready to announce them today! In addition, we're offering a special prize to the most popular submission amongst our community. Find out more in this news post.
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The Celestial Barrage Effect
May 6, 2020, 11:23:48 PM
Destroy your enemies with a burst of space-powered projectiles! The new Celestial Barrage Effect replaces the standard effect of this skill gem with a starry one. Check it out by watching this video or click here to get yours.
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