Path of Exile
News, coverage and analysis tracking Path of Exile across the outlets.
Dragonkin: The Banished Review - Thumb CultureDragonkin: The Banished has left Early Access and is now available on consoles, including the PlayStation 5. This Action RPG genre title faces stiff competition from established series like Diablo, Path of Exile, and Warhammer ARPGs, but aims to capture players with its addictive grinding, dungeon-delving, and loot-hoarding mechanics.- Free-to-Play Steampunk ARPG Crystalfall has now launched its Early AccessCRG Studio has launched its free-to-play steampunk action RPG, Crystalfall, into Early Access on Steam. The game features three playable classes, a five-act campaign, and early endgame content, with plans for ongoing development and community support through founder packs and cosmetic purchases. Crystalfall aims to blend deep customization and progression inspired by titles like Path of Exile and Diablo 2.
Crimson Desert Ranks in the Top 20 for Total Weekly Active Players on Consoles in the USCrimson Desert has maintained strong player engagement on consoles in the US nearly three weeks after launch, with players averaging significant hours per week. The game ranks in the top 20 for total weekly active players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and has sold over four million copies.
Crimson Desert players average over 20 hours a week in the open-world game, blowing away almost everything else on…Crimson Desert players are averaging over 20 hours per week, with US players on Xbox averaging 20 hours and PlayStation players averaging 22 hours in the week ending March 28. This playtime places Crimson Desert as the top game on Xbox and second on PlayStation for average weekly hours per active user, according to Circana's Mat Piscatella. The game also saw a significant increase in total weekly active users across both platforms.
Path of Exile could be cracking down harder on RMT, as player reports warning messageGrinding Gear Games appears to be intensifying its efforts against real money trading (RMT) in Path of Exile, with players reporting new warning messages for engaging in such activities. The developer emphasizes that RMT damages the game's economy and fairness. This crackdown follows speculation about the banning of a prominent trading server owner, suggesting a more concerted push to address RMT.
Path of Exile's richest player and item trading kingpin gets banned and pleads with Grinding Gear Games to restore 'more than 1,500 items, some of which can't ever be recreated': 'This is the worst day of my life'Path of Exile's top player and leader of The Forbidden Trove (TFT), Jenebu, has been banned from the game. This ban has raised concerns about illicit real-money trading and the future of the popular item trading community. Jenebu is reportedly pleading with Grinding Gear Games to restore over 1,500 items.- Perfect Ten: MMOs whose sequels struggled to landThis article analyzes ten massively multiplayer online games whose sequels failed to achieve the same success as their predecessors. It explores reasons for these failures, including development issues, player migration, and market competition, highlighting titles like MapleStory 2, Overwatch 2, and EverQuest II.
Dragonkin The Banished Review - A Promising ARPG That Struggles to Find Its Identity | Invision Game CommunityDragonkin The Banished is a promising Action RPG that struggles to find its identity, offering a mixed experience for players. While it features a unique Wyrmling companion system and a solid atmosphere, the combat feels floaty, build crafting lacks depth, and the loot system is uninspired. The city-building mechanic is also a missed opportunity, and the endgame lacks replayability, making it a decent casual distraction but not a long-term obsession.- Gamescom 2024 Steam Deck News, Reviews Including Bakeru and SCHiM, New Verified Games, Discounts, and More – TouchArcadeThis week's Steam Deck Weekly covers Gamescom 2024 news, including impressions and reviews of Bakeru, Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse, SCHiM, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, and the Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun expansion. It also highlights new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games, along with ongoing sales and discounts.
- Path of Exile blames ‘very persistent and targeted DDOS attacks’ for its continuing server issuesGrinding Gear Games has identified persistent and targeted DDoS attacks as the cause of ongoing server issues in Path of Exile since the Mirage update. While service providers have implemented mitigations, the studio will not consider the problem resolved until disconnections cease. A recent hotfix addressed specific crashes and a bug with the Spectral Shield Throw ability.
Path of Exile's new Mirage league might be the best chance you'll ever get at obtaining the rarest item in the…The new Mirage league for Path of Exile introduces significant changes to currency drop rates and an overhaul of the atlas system, aiming to make currency rewards more competitive and endgame progression more intentional. These updates, along with new league mechanics and ascendancies, suggest it could be a highly rewarding league for players seeking rare items like the Mirror of Kalandra.- Path of Exile cranks out 12 bug-crushing hotfixes for Mirage as players swamp the OARPGGrinding Gear Games has released 12 hotfixes for Path of Exile's latest update, Mirage, to address numerous bugs and server stability issues. The game experienced a surge in player count, reaching over 190,000 concurrent players on Steam, which likely contributed to the strain. Future patches will focus on currency exchange, map visibility, UI improvements, and atlas adjustments.
Tabletop gaming saved videogame RPGsTabletop gaming mechanics have significantly influenced the evolution of video game RPGs, leading to greater player agency and more creative combat systems. Games like Disco Elysium and Baldur's Gate 3 demonstrate this trend, offering deep role-playing experiences that owe a debt to tabletop origins. This approach is proving successful for both large and small studios, revitalizing the genre.- Betawatch: Marathon and Equinox Homecoming both enter launch watersBungie's new game Marathon and Equinox Homecoming have launched this week, alongside other gaming news including AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity reaching a crowdfunding milestone. The article also provides updates on various games in beta testing and development, detailing their current status and upcoming plans.
- Path of Exile’s endgame-shifting Mirage update goes live todayThe Mirage update for Path of Exile is now live, introducing endgame-focused adjustments and the titular league where players free cursed djinn. The update also includes enhancements to the atlas, new gems, a new Scion ascendancy, and fresh items. The patch is available for PC and console players.
- Path of Exile director Mark Roberts isn't afraid to change "very ancient and often low-quality content"Grinding Gear Games director Mark Roberts discussed upcoming changes to Path of Exile, specifically the Mirage update which will integrate Keepers into the core game and replace the old Breach league. Roberts stated the studio is not afraid to update or replace older, lower-quality content.
Doomsday Diner Trailer Is a Post-Apocalyptic Sausage Fest - IGNA new trailer and demo have been released for the post-apocalyptic restaurant simulator Doomsday Diner, which is set to launch on PC via Steam later this year. Developed by Space Rock Games, the title combines classic diner sim mechanics with combat against wasteland raiders, featuring physics-based controls. The game joins a growing trend of unique simulation titles on Steam.
Every Game Delayed Right Now (2026 Edition)Numerous video games scheduled for release in 2025 and 2026 have been delayed, with developers citing reasons such as the need for additional polish, relocation due to conflict, or engine changes. Notable titles affected include Grand Theft Auto VI, Ark 2, Fable, and Path of Exile 2, with new release windows now extending into late 2026 or beyond for many.- Poe 2 Guide: How to Ascend and Get All 8 Points - Walkthrough, Tips, ReviewThis guide details how to obtain all 8 Ascendancy Points in Path of Exile 2 by completing various Trials of Sekhemas and Trials of the Chaos. It breaks down the process into four stages, explaining the requirements for each Ascension and offering tips for preparation and strategy to ensure a smoother progression through the endgame content.
- Path of Exile’s March 6 update adds new league and gems, tweaks the atlas, and removes T17 mapsGrinding Gear Games has released a major update for Path of Exile, introducing the Mirage league and significant endgame content. The update features new gems, atlas modifications including the removal of T17 maps, and a new boss fight with unique rewards.