News Archive
Path of Exile Developers Reveal Their Working From Home Desks!
Apr 8, 2020, 5:54:27 PM
While New Zealand remains in lockdown, our team continues to work from their homes. In this novel time, we thought it would be neat to take a look behind the scenes and see what particular setups our developers have managed to create at home!
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Designing Delirium's Unique Items
Apr 7, 2020, 6:26:08 PM
As with all league releases, in Path of Exile: Delirium we introduced a number of unique items. For this news post we asked our design team to share their thoughts and processes behind creating these unique items.
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Evolving Path of Exile's Renderer
Apr 6, 2020, 6:24:41 PM
For today's news we're releasing a talk by our senior graphics programmer! In his presentation from ExileCon, Alex explains a process of creating rendering tech in Path of Exile and talks about various related topics, including lightning and upcoming grass technology from Path of Exile 2. Check it out here.
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Polaris Microtransactions are Now Available in Store
Apr 5, 2020, 8:13:03 PM
The stylish microtransactions from our previous Polaris Mystery Box are now available in the store! It's also still possible to combine some of the individual Black and White pieces into the new 'Polaris' cosmetic effects. Watch the Polaris Mystery Box trailer to see everything that's available or check out the new cosmetics in the store here.
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Portal Sale and Stygian Microtransactions
Apr 2, 2020, 11:00:11 PM
The new Stygian Herald, Stygian Footprints and the Stygian Wings expand the variety of Stygian microtransactions, providing more options for customizing the looks of your Exiles. Don't miss them out if you're into inky black and arcane cosmetic effects. With the introduction of the random portal feature in Path of Exile: Delirium, we feel that many of you might want to add a couple of more portals to your collection. This weekend almost all the portal effects are available at discount prices! Check out the full selection here. We hope you enjoy this sale. Have a great weekend!
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Path of Exile wins BAFTA Award for Evolving Game
Apr 2, 2020, 5:49:03 PM
Since 2003, The British Academy of Film and Television Arts have included Games alongside Film and Television in their annual award ceremonies. This year, Path of Exile was nominated in the Evolving Game category, alongside Apex Legends, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, Fortnite and No Man's Sky. We are incredibly proud to announce that Path of Exile won the 2020 BAFTA award for Evolving Game. Read More.
New Stygian Microtransactions
Apr 1, 2020, 10:07:40 PM
Add a mystical touch to your outfits with new Stygian cosmetic effects. The Stygian Character Effect, Weapon Skin and Weapon Effect will satisfy those of you who like deep blue visual effects. Find out more in this news post or check out these microtransactions in the store.
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What Happened with Purposeful Harbinger
Apr 1, 2020, 8:37:56 PM
We want to take a moment to talk about the changes to the Purposeful Harbinger notable that we announced a few days ago. Read More.
The Stygian Carrion Golem
Mar 31, 2020, 10:01:49 PM
Unleash the power of the undead with the new Stygian Carrion Golem Effect! Engulfed in mystical blue flames, this Carrion Golem Effect is a perfect match for Stygian-themed outfits. Watch the video here or get your Stygian Carrion Golem in the store.
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3.10.1c Patch Notes Preview
Mar 31, 2020, 6:12:05 PM
Later this week (Thursday or Friday NZ) we'll be releasing our next patch which contains further improvements to Delirium and some bug fixes. We've prepared a preview of what this patch contains by putting together the patch notes early. Read More.
Changes to the Purposeful Harbinger Notable Passive
Mar 30, 2020, 8:07:29 PM
The Cluster Jewel system in Path of Exile: Delirium introduced 281 new notable passive skills, including one called Purposeful Harbinger which is currently not behaving how it was intended. We'll be fixing this in a patch later this week. Here's what to expect. Read More.
New Microtransactions
Mar 29, 2020, 10:14:26 PM
Drown your enemies in blood with the new Gore Stormbind Effect or give your Spectres a new stylish look with the Stygian Raise Spectre Effect! If you're looking for a new travel companion, don't miss the ferocious Nine-Tailed Fox Pet! Find out more about these new cosmetic effects in this news post or click here to purchase them in the store.
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Download the Thaumaturgy Mystery Box Soundtrack For Free
Mar 29, 2020, 6:50:32 PM
Good news for everybody who likes Path of Exile music - we have a new track for your playlist. The Thaumaturgy Mystery Box soundtrack is now available as a free download! Find the links in this news post.
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Skill Effects Sale and the Heartseeker Armour Set
Mar 26, 2020, 11:00:12 PM
Designed in a truly Path of Exile style, the Heartseeker Armour Set introduces a new gloomy outfit for your characters. Watch its video here or get yours in the store. In addition, this weekend we're holding a sale on a huge selection of Skill Effects with more than 200 cosmetic effects available with a discount. Have a nice weekend everyone!
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3.10.1 Deployment and Full Patch Notes
Mar 26, 2020, 4:12:21 PM
We're in the process of deploying the 3.10.1 update that contains a fair amount of improvements and fixes to the Delirium League, including a small adjustment that will further increase performance. The full patch notes are now available here. We'll continue to monitor your reports and make additional improvements to Delirium where possible. Thank you for your feedback and support!
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The Heartseeker Wings
Mar 25, 2020, 8:38:37 PM
Enhance your demonic appearance with the new Heartseeker Wings. These bloody wings will satisfy those of you who prefer horrific outfits for their Exiles. Watch the full video of the Heartseeker Wings here or get yours in the store.
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Delirium: Creating the Strange Voice
Mar 25, 2020, 6:10:03 PM
As part of the Delirium league, we introduced a strange voice who doesn't interact with players directly but instead manifests right in their heads. Nick, one of our narrative designers, has written an article about creation of the Strange Voice and the process behind it. We hope you enjoy it!
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Heartseeker Weapon, Portal and Character Effect
Mar 24, 2020, 10:13:44 PM
If you're a fan of vibrant reds and things that are icky, you might enjoy the Heartseeker Weapon Skin, Portal and Character Effect. Check them out in this news post or get yours here.
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3.10.1 Patch Notes Preview
Mar 24, 2020, 6:59:09 PM
At the end of this work week, we're planning to deploy Patch 3.10.1 which includes improvements to several aspects of Delirium (including the visual updates we discussed last week), bug fixes and more. We've prepared a preview of the patch notes so that you know what to expect. Read More.
The Sawblade Bundle and the Illusionist Bundle
Mar 23, 2020, 11:18:50 PM
Slash your way through hordes of monsters with the new Sawblade Bundle and Illusionist Bundle! These bundles contain Skill Effects for 'Blade' Skill Gems such as Bladefall, Blade Blast, Ethereal Knives and Blade Vortex. Find out more in this news post or grab your bundles in the store.
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