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A single crab has the third highest player kill count in Path of Exile 2
A bug in Path of Exile 2's early access caused a specific crab enemy to kill players instantly with a volley of projectiles, leading to it becoming the third deadliest monster in the game. Lead developers Jonathan Rogers and Mark Roberts discussed the issue with streamer Zizaran, explaining it was a typo that caused the bug and highlighting the challenges of balancing difficulty in early access titles.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Path of Exile 1 & 2, Guild Wars 2, Call of Duty (2003), Exanima and more
Valve has released an update for Proton Experimental, bringing numerous bug fixes for games like Path of Exile, Path of Exile 2, Guild Wars 2, Call of Duty (2003), and Exanima on Linux and SteamOS. The update addresses issues such as game crashes, graphical errors, and performance regressions, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Valve's platforms.
Best POE 2 Currency Sites: 7 Stores Ranked for Safety and Delivery
This article ranks seven online stores for purchasing Path of Exile 2 currency, emphasizing safety and delivery speed. It highlights how currency is crucial for trading and crafting in the game, especially after recent economic adjustments in the 0.5.0 Return of the Ancients update. The guide provides an overview of each platform's strengths, such as POEcurrency's specialization, IGGM's comprehensive services, and EZG's competitive pricing, to help players make informed decisions.
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A player in Path of Exile 2 voluntarily deleted their level 100 character to achieve the 'world first martyr' status. This action provided a significant buff to all other players in the game, impacting the MMO's ecosystem.
"I saved you all": Path of Exile 2 player sacrifices rare level 100 character to give everyone else a free skill point as world-first "Martyr of the First Edict"
A Path of Exile 2 player named Carn sacrificed his level 100 character to become the first "Martyr of the First Edict," granting an extra skill point to all players in the Solo Self-Found mode. This event is part of the game's Return of the Ancients update, which has been popular despite a buggy launch. Another player, ResurrectGodAura, later performed the same sacrifice for the regular multiplayer mode.
Path of Exile 2 dev isn't afraid of nerfs: "I've lost all sympathy for that bloody Temple"
Grinding Gear Games directors Jonathan Rogers and Mark Roberts are prepared to nerf exploitable mechanics in Path of Exile 2, particularly the notorious Vaal Temple. They express frustration with players repeatedly breaking the game's economy through unintended Temple farming methods, leading to the implementation of new economy tracking tools. The developers aim to ensure a balanced and engaging experience for all players, discouraging reliance on single, overpowered strategies.
Path of Exile 2 player willingly deletes level 100 character to become world first martyr, buffing everyone in the game: 'That was the coolest thing I've seen in a videogame in a very long time'
A high-level Path of Exile 2 player named Carn willingly sacrificed their level 100 character to become the first 'Martyr of the First Edict,' a secret event added by Grinding Gear Games. This act permanently destroyed his character but granted all players an extra skill tree point, a move praised by the player as one of the coolest videogame moments he'd ever seen.
Path of Exile 1’s next expansion is on the horizon – here are the dates and initial details
Grinding Gear Games has announced the upcoming release date for Path of Exile's next major update, version 3.29, which will launch on Friday, July 24th, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. A showcase revealing the new league content will be held on Thursday, July 16th, at 4:00 p.m. EDT, with the current Mirage league concluding on Monday, July 20th.
Path of Exile 2 players are deleting their max-level characters - to make you stronger
Grinding Gear Games has introduced a new mechanic in Path of Exile 2's Return of the Ancients expansion where players can delete their max-level characters to permanently strengthen all future characters in that league. One player, Souaib 'cArn' Hanaf, has already performed this sacrifice, becoming the 'Martyr of the First Edict' and granting a bonus passive skill point to others. The update also includes new ways to craft powerful items and discover hidden passive nodes.
Path of Exile 2 devs narrowly prevented an in-game economic disaster by nerfing a broken money-making strategy before it…
Grinding Gear Games quickly issued significant nerfs to a lucrative temple strategy in Path of Exile 2 after players discovered it could generate excessive in-game currency. This intervention was necessary to prevent the game's economy from collapsing, a move largely applauded by the player base who feared the update would become disastrous.
Free Online ARPG Crystalfall has Launched its Content Update, Addressing Key Player Concerns
CRG Studio has released a significant content update for its free-to-play online action RPG, Crystalfall, on Steam. The update addresses player concerns regarding content, quality of life features, and monetization, introducing new uniques, skills, an endgame map, and a loot filter. The studio also made adjustments to in-game purchases and is investigating early-stage WASD movement controls and Steam Deck compatibility.
Path of Exile 2 has "never experienced this type of failure before"
Grinding Gear Games has apologized for a major server outage that affected Path of Exile 2 players for over an hour following a hotfix update. The developer explained that a missing data file caused a cascade of crash dumps, filling server disks and preventing a rollback. Measures are being implemented to prevent similar failures in the future.
Path of Exile 2 has addressed Temple ‘juicing’ as it maps out updates to progression, items, and the campaign
Grinding Gear Games has deployed a hotfix to reduce the 'juicing' potential of the Temple system in Path of Exile 2. The studio also detailed upcoming updates for the early access Action RPG, including new atlas tree nodes, adjustments to map rerolls and gem stat details, and quality-of-life improvements for the main campaign.
Master the art of sword and sorcery in the Early Access release of Fatekeeper
THQ Nordic and developer Paraglacial have launched Fatekeeper into Early Access, an action RPG featuring a blend of melee combat and magic. The game is currently priced at £8.49 and is being developed with community input. Initial performance on Linux via Proton has been inconsistent, with some issues related to startup, shader compilation, and audio levels, though visual presentation and gameplay mechanics show promise.
'They're building real momentum and player trust' — This former Xbox exec is a big fan of recent…
Former Xbox executive Laura Fryer praises Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's strategic decisions, including the rebranding to 'XBOX' and the implementation of the Player Voice system, as smart moves to rebuild player trust and investment. She emphasizes the importance of listening to fan feedback and allowing public input to foster loyalty and passion within both the player base and development teams.
Path of Exile 2's new endgame is a massive upgrade, but GGG is already planning to make it juicier
Grinding Gear Games is actively improving Path of Exile 2's endgame and campaign based on player feedback, with recent updates addressing progression blockers and bugs. Future plans include expanding endgame content with new Atlas tree nodes, streamlining the campaign further, and refining mechanics like Heavy Stun and Ritual league. The developer is also working on various fixes for crashes, targeting issues, and controller usability.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including Path of Exile 2 at 50% off, Insurgency: Sandstorm at 75% off, Cloudheim at 34% off, and The Case of the Golden Idol at 50% off. Additionally, Diablo merchandise is available from Blizzard Gear.
How to get Diamond Jewels and Pearlescent Amulets in Path of Exile 2
This guide explains how to obtain Diamond Jewels and Pearlescent Amulets within the game Path of Exile 2. These items are crucial for character progression and build customization.
Path of Exile 2 studio says "almost all the progression blockers" from the ARPG's latest update have been fixed as endgame and other planned features are detailed
Grinding Gear Games has addressed critical progression blockers in Path of Exile 2's latest update, Return of the Ancients, with almost all known issues now resolved. The studio is also planning further fixes and improvements for endgame content, character balance, and controller trade functionality over the next week.
After a week of playing on nothing but Panther Lake laptops, it's safe to say that Intel has its gaming mojo back
Intel's new Panther Lake mobile processors, specifically the Core Ultra Series 3, show significant promise for gaming on thin and light laptops. Despite past struggles, these chips, featuring integrated Arc B390 GPUs, deliver impressive frame rates in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Path of Exile 2 at 1080p, even performing comparably to discrete GPUs like the Nvidia RTX 4050. Performance remains consistent on battery power, and while ray tracing is not viable, features like XeSS offer a good balance of visual quality and performance.
