Path of Exile
News, coverage and analysis tracking Path of Exile across the outlets.
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 ConcernsCRG 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 campaignGrinding 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 FatekeeperTHQ 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 juicierGrinding 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 SaleSeveral 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 2This 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 detailedGrinding 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 backIntel'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.- All Atlas Masters passives in Path of Exile 2 and the best ones to useThis guide details all Atlas Masters passives available in Path of Exile 2, offering recommendations for the most effective choices for the game's new endgame. The article focuses on strategic selection of these passives to enhance player builds.
- Engagement RingPlayer numbers for Path of Exile 2 are surging, according to Eurogamer.net. Grinding Gear Games has assured players that Path of Exile 1 will not be neglected amidst the success of its sequel.
As Path of Exile 2 player numbers surge, Grinding Gear Games promises it won't forget about Path of Exile 1Grinding Gear Games has assured players that Path of Exile 1 will continue to be supported indefinitely, even as Path of Exile 2's player numbers surge following its latest early access update. Co-founder Jonathan Rogers stated that the company has separate teams dedicated to both games and is capable of running them concurrently. Path of Exile 2's 'Return of the Ancients' update has significantly boosted player counts, with concurrent users on Steam alone exceeding 400,000.
Path of Exile 2 Return of the Ancients dooms devs to the hotfix mines as the action RPG's "buggiest" update yet sees the biggest Steam player peak since launchPath of Exile 2's 'Return of the Ancients' update has led to a significant surge in player numbers, reaching a new peak of over 421,000 concurrent players on Steam. However, the update is also plagued by numerous bugs, leading Grinding Gear Games to acknowledge the issues and work on fixes for progression blockers, crashes, and other critical problems.
Path of Exile 2 tops 400,000 players on Steam following major updatePath of Exile 2 saw a significant surge in players on Steam, reaching over 421,000 concurrent users following the "Return of the Ancients" update and a free-to-play weekend. The update introduced new story content, endgame improvements, and build planning tools. Grinding Gear Games now faces the challenge of player retention during its Early Access period.
Check out the 50 most popular Steam Deck games for May 2026This article lists the 50 most popular games played on the Steam Deck during May 2026, based on data from Valve. The list includes newly released titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, alongside enduring favorites such as Slay the Spire and Stardew Valley.- All Kalguuran Gem skills in Path of Exile 2This guide details all the Kalguuran Gem skills available in Path of Exile 2. It aims to help players master the league by understanding the various skill options.
A new Path of Exile 2 hotfix makes sure you won't run out of maps in the endgameGrinding Gear Games has released a hotfix for Path of Exile 2 to address concerns about Waystone sustain in the endgame. The update increases Waystone drop rates from map bosses and also includes fixes for quest progression, Atlas wound maps, and ability cooldowns, alongside a nerf to Kelari's Deception.- All Path of Exile 2 Runes of Aldur Challenges and how to complete themThis guide details all the Runes of Aldur challenges within Path of Exile 2 and provides instructions on how to complete them. The article aims to help players navigate and overcome these specific in-game tasks.