Path of Exile News

Recently we've been working on an update that includes further improvements to controller support and some bug fixes. The patch also introduces the Beta version of a new DirectX 12 renderer. While we're planning to deploy it sometime next week, we've gathered its patch notes in this news post to give you an idea of what to expect.

Please note that these are still subject to change prior to the patch's deployment.

[h3]Engine and Technical Changes[/h3]

• Added a Beta version of our new DirectX 12 renderer. To test it out, go to the graphics options and change the renderer option. Please report any problems you run into in the Bug Reports forum. Thanks!
  
• Our Vulkan renderer is no longer in Beta.
  
• Improved support for integrated graphics cards.
  
• Further improved texture streaming.
  

[h3]Controller Support Improvements and Fixes[/h3]

• You can now manage your party and teleport to party members through the Escape Menu in Controller input mode.
  
• Improved the display of Character stats on the Character Panel in Controller input mode.
  
• Item hover descriptions for items stored in the Gem or Flask Stash Tabs are now displayed to the left of the stash window when selected in Controller input mode.
  
• Added Controller navigation to the "Create Party" and "Public Parties" sections of the Social Screen.
  
• Added a keybind for confirming your status message in the Social Screen.
  
• Added a "Party Invites" section to the Escape Menu in Controller input mode.
  
• Added keybinds for opening and editing the selected gateway on the login screen in Controller input mode.
  
• Added a keybind for the "Allow friends to visit your Hideout" to the Hideout decorations panel in Controller input mode.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Skills user interface did not display the cost of Skills if they cost Life.
  
• Fixed a bug where you could not unsocket gems from items whilst the Crafting Bench user interface was open in Controller input mode.
  
• Fixed a bug where you were unable to use the "Offer Item" keybind when trading with other players outside of Towns or Hideouts.
  
• Fixed a bug where Character Resistances were not displayed at the top of the Character panel in Controller input mode.
  
• Fixed a bug where there was no Cursor Microtransaction slot on the Cosmetics panel in Controller input mode.
  

[h3]General Improvements and Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Scouting Reports are now able to stack up to 5000 in the Currency Stash Tab.
  
• Added stat descriptions for Sextant modifiers that were missing them and improved some other Sextant stat descriptions.
  
• Improved the performance of the Celestial Frost Bomb Effect microtransaction.
  
• Fixed a bug where Arakaali's mortar Skill would explode immediately after being fired.
  
• Fixed a bug where killing an Elder Guardian in a Map would cause you to be unable to spawn a Metamorph Vial in that Map after leaving the Elder Guardian's Arena.
  
• Fixed a bug where Rogue Exiles were unable to naturally spawn in the Relic Chambers Map.
  
• Fixed a bug where the chance for Slain Monsters to drop an additional Scroll of Wisdom modifier on the Perandus Signet Unique Ring only affected Rare Monsters.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Ritual reroll rewards button could still display a Tribute cost when rewards are able to be rerolled at no cost.
  
• Fixed a bug where Flask modifiers that provide increased effect and reduced duration had their tier numbers inverted.
  
• Fixed a bug where damage conversion explicit modifiers could not be unveiled on Gloves if they already had a damage conversion implicit modifier.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the Reckless Ambition Divination Card not to drop from The Eradicator when they appeared as an ally or in Maven's Invitation: The Twisted.
  
• Fixed a bug where you were unable to purchase Expedition Artifacts from Dannig if your inventory was full.
  
• Fixed a bug where Fractured and Synthesised items were not greyed out in your inventory when selling them to a vendor, or when filtered out in your stash.
  
• Fixed a bug where Influence was not transferred to The Goddess Scorned when completing the vendor recipe for this unique item.
  
• Fixed a few wonky interactions with the Verdant Weapon Skin microtransaction and some Weapon Effect microtransactions.
  
• Fixed a bug where the visuals of the Wrangler Frostblink Effect microtransaction did not scale with changes to area of effect.
  
• Fixed two instance crashes.
  
• Fixed a client crash.
  

We're in the final month of the Archnemesis League, and you may be wondering how long you have left to complete your challenges and when to expect the 3.18 expansion.

Path of Exile's 3.18 expansion will launch on May 13th (PDT), with the Archnemesis League ending roughly five days before the release on PC. We'll announce the details of the expansion via livestream approximately a week prior to launch.

The scope of the expansion is a little smaller than Siege of the Atlas, but you should expect a new challenge league, more endgame improvements and other content which will be revealed during the livestream. We're keen to announce the dates of the livestream and Archnemesis' end as soon as possible.

We've also been working on an update with a number of engine improvements, further improvements to controller support and several bug fixes. We are planning to deploy this patch before the end of the Archnemesis League.

As always, we can't wait to show you everything we've been working on! Stay tuned!

Today we are continuing our Favourite Fan Art from the Past series by sharing some more of the incredible talents our community has shown off in past talent competitions! Check them out below.

[h2]The Ranger by stephor[/h2]


[h2]Path of Exile - The Fall of Oriath Cello by Deosain[/h2]
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[h2]Model Shadow by hamermniszcz[/h2]


[h2]One Emperor by Lianquanter[/h2]


[h2]Orion Portal by raziel79[/h2]


[h2]Path of Exile Legion - Chiptune Cover [8-bit NES version] by robinerd[/h2]
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[h2]Shaper-Inspired Armour by Verdeimparat8b[/h2]


[h2]Watcher's Eye by kaboommst[/h2]


[h2]Maven Cosplay by Penny_a[/h2]

Last week, we showcased the concept art from the Emberkeep Supporter Packs released alongside the Archnemesis League. Today, it's the Wyrm Supporter Pack's turn! Check out the concept art from the pack below or get yours by pressing M in game.











The Archnemesis Supporter Packs will be available until the announcement of our 3.19 expansion.

This weekend, past mystery boxes have returned to the store, giving you a chance to grab some exciting microtransactions at a discounted price! We're also having a sale on some of Path of Exile's most popular microtransactions! To give you some fashion inspiration, we've curated several sets featuring a mix of old and new microtransactions. Check out the video below, or the full list of discounted items by pressing 'M' in-game to access the store!

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Here are the microtransactions our models have been using:

• Celestial Necrolord Helmet
• Celestial Necrolord Cloak
• Nightfall Body Armour
• Nightfall Boots
• Nightfall Gloves
• Nightfall Weapon Skin
• Astral Weapon Effect
• Nightfall Spectral Helix

• Vulcan Helmet
• Pandemonium Wings
• Fire Body Armour
• Fire Boots
• Vulcan Gloves
• Vulcan Weapon
• Vulcan Lightning Strike
• Fire Lion Pet

• Dark Magic Helmet
• Dark Magic Wings
• Stygian Body Armour
• Revenant Gloves
• Stygian Necrolord Boots
• Overlord Weapon
• Dark Magic Weapon Effect
• Stygian Frost Blades
• Stygian Footprints

• Angelic Hood
• Angelic Wings
• Lightbringer Body Armour
• Lightbringer Boots
• Lightbringer Gloves
• Innocence Sword
• Angelic Weapon Effect
• Innocence Animate Weapon
• Lightbringer Gryffon
• Angelic Character Effect

• Starfall Helmet
• White Wings
• Starfall Body Armour
• White Boots
• White Gloves
• White Weapon
• White Weapon Effect
• White Cyclone Effect
• White Wolf Pet

• Savage Ethercraft Helmet
• Glimmersprite Wings
• Savage Ethercraft Body Armour
• Huntsman Boots
• Huntsman Gloves
• Savage Ethercraft Weapon Effect
• Huntsman Immortal Call Effect
• Huntsman Footprints Effect

The sale runs until Apr 11, 2022 6:00 PM (PDT).

For the duration of the sale we've also brought back a selection of past mystery boxes, which gives you another chance to get some of the most popular Path of Exile microtransactions for only 30 points! These have the same odds and values as when they were originally released. None of these mystery boxes are ones that contained any completely exclusive microtransactions. If you're interested to find out more, check out their original posts or press 'M' in-game to access the store!

• Chaos and Order Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Fire and Ice Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Sin and Innocence Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Apocalypse Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Oriath Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Fairgraves Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Glimmerwood Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Frontier Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Carnival Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Polaris Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Thaumaturgy Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Angels and Demons Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Twilight Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Warlord Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Apollyon Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer
• Midnight Pact Mystery Box - Original Post - Trailer

We also have a lot of ExileCon mystery bags left for sale! The Mystery Bag is not only a great opportunity to get merchandise from ExileCon, but is also a nice gift for any Path of Exile fan.

The bags are priced at $100 USD + shipping (and sales tax if you're in New Zealand). If you want to buy one, contact [email protected] and let them know your address and your desired shirt size (you can't pick which specific mystery bag outcome you'll get, only your shirt size). They'll calculate a total and will send you a payment link. If you pay within 24 hours, you'll be locked in.

You can view the potential items available in the bags below as well as the random outcomes possible.



[h2]Random Mystery Bag Outcomes[/h2]
Outcome A:

• 2x Path of Exile T-shirts of different types
  
• Random Plushie
  
• ExileCon Cloth Map of Wraeclast
  
• ExileCon Lanyard
  
• ExileCon Black Bags
  

Outcome B:

• 2x Path of Exile T-shirts of different types
  
• Random Plushie
  
• ExileCon Cloth Map of Wraeclast
  
• Path of Exile Foam Exalted Orb
  
• Path of Exile ExileCon Corrupted Vinyl Decal
  

Outcome C:

• 2x Path of Exile T-shirts of different types
  
• Random Plushie
  
• Path of Exile Foam Exalted Orb
  
• Path of Exile ExileCon Corrupted Vinyl Decal
  
• Path of Exile Dye-Sub Patch (Premium)
  

Outcome D:

• 2x Path of Exile T-shirts of different types
  
• Random Plushie
  
• Path of Exile Foam Exalted Orb
  
• Path of Exile ExileCon Corrupted Vinyl Decal
  
• Path of Exile Celestial Cat Socks
  

Outcome E:

• 2x Path of Exile T-shirts of different types
  
• Random Plushie
  
• Path of Exile Foam Exalted Orb
  
• Path of Exile Iron-on Patch (Non-Premium)
  
• ExileCon Lanyard
  

Outcome F:

• 2x Path of Exile T-shirts of different types
  
• Random Plushie
  
• Path of Exile Foam Exalted Orb
  
• Path of Exile Celestial Cat Socks
  
• Path of Exile Iron-on Patch (Non-Premium)
  

Outcome G:

• 2x Path of Exile T-shirts of different types
  
• Random Plushie
  
• Path of Exile Iron-on Patch (Non-Premium)
  
• Path of Exile Exalted Orb Snapback Hat
  

Outcome H:

• 3x Path of Exile T-shirts of different types
  
• Random Plushie
  

Outcome I:

• 2x Path of Exile T-shirts of different types
  
• Random Plushie
  
• Path of Exile Foam Exalted Orb
  
• Path of Exile Exalted Orb Snapback Hat
  

[h2]Shirt Types[/h2]

• Path of Exile Lunaris Vs. Solaris Premium Tee
  
• Path of Exile Kitava Premium Tee
  
• Path of Exile Vaal Orb Premium Tee
  
• Path of Exile Exalted Orb Premium Tee
  
• Path of Exile Chaos Premium Tee
  
• Path of Exile Shaper Premium Tee
  
• Path of Exile Untainted Paradise Premium Tee
  
• Path of Exile ExileCon Logo Premium Tee
  

There are about 850 bags left, with no Medium or 2XL bags remaining. We have plenty of Small, Large and XL bags left, with a few 3XL and 4XL available.

Thank you for your support!