The week after GamesCom, our team will be headed over to Seattle to show off Path of Exile 2 at PAX West! We'll be there throughout the event from September 1st to the 5th.

If you aren't able to make it to ExileCon or GamesCom, this will be a great opportunity to get your hands on trying out Path of Exile 2 and meet some of the GGG team!

Due to time constraints, we won't be able to have a fan meet-up before or after the event, but we'd love to have a chat during it if you're there!

See you there!

This weekend we are running a Stash Tab Sale! You can view the full selection of discounted tabs by pressing M to open the store in-game. The Stash Tab sale ends at 5pm on July 10th (PDT).

If you're missing points for the sale, be sure to check out the Crucible and Core Supporter Packs!

Thanks for your support!

We've seen a lot of people asking when our 3.22 expansion will launch. It's currently looking like it will launch on August 18th (PDT). This isn't fully locked in yet. However, we will confirm its launch date at ExileCon in just a few weeks.

We've also noted that quite a few people have asked whether or not we'll be hosting end-of league-events before Crucible ends. We are currently all-hands-on-deck working on ExileCon, Path of Exile 2 and the 3.22 expansion so we aren't able to host any events this time around.

By the way, don't forget to get your Premium Vault Pass because it leaves the store when the Crucible League ends! The Premium Crucible Vault Pass features the Igneous Emperor Armour Set, which provides a variety of cosmetic effects including leaving a trail of lava in your wake, or turning your health globe into lava. The Vault Pass unlocks cosmetics as you complete bonus map objectives and is retroactive, so if you've already completed your Atlas bonus objectives you'll unlock everything in one go! Find out more or get yours here, or check out the video below.



We can't wait to show off what we've got in store, so we hope to see you live on our Twitch channel or in person at the event!

If you intend to cosplay and bring any kind of weapons from in-game please make sure that they are not actually functional in any way, as it is extremely likely that your costume weapon would not be allowed in through the security check. We will not allow any functional or dangerous costumed weapons into the event.

All costume weapons will be inspected thoroughly by event staff before being allowed admittance into ExileCon and will be tagged once they are deemed okay. The tags should not be altered or removed from the item, or the weapon may be confiscated.

Below we have put together some guidelines on various costume weapons and effects that we might expect, and how they will need to comply in order to be admitted to ExileCon:

Any costume weapons brought to ExileCon should not be in any way functional, and should also be lightweight and of an appropriate size.Oversized items are considered anything that will inconvenience other attendees, such as being difficult to move around, unable to turn without hitting someone, etc. If we determine an item is oversized it will not be permitted.All costume weapons and effects should not contain any live rounds, ammunition, or the ability to fire any kind of projectile (this includes anything akin to BB guns, nerf/airsoft weapons, etc.).Replica gun costume weapons are not permitted under any circumstances.Replica bow or crossbow costume weapons should not have a tensile string (making it possible to fire projectiles) or have no string at all. Any accompanying arrows should not have a head, or the head should be made of a soft substance and significantly blunt/rounded.Any costume weapons with a replica blade of any kind should not be made of metal and will have blunt rounded edges. This includes but is not limited to costume weapons made to replicate daggers, swords, axes, spears and lances.Metal costume weapons of any kind will not be allowed into the event - this may include weapons with metal parts, such as a wooden staff with a metal spear head on the top. We would consider this a weapon, and not a costume.Sharp costume weapons of any kind will not be allowed into the event, including sharpened blades, needles, or anything with a sharp point. As above, these are real weapons and not costumes.Large costume weapons should be made of an appropriate light-weight material. A replica Stone Hammer made of actual stone would be a real weapon, and incredibly heavy to carry all day - we would not allow this into the event. A replica Stone Hammer made of styrofoam and balsa wood would be much more appropriate for the event, and also safer.We will not be allowing stilts at ExileCon for Health and Safety reasons.If your costume is large you may not be permitted to sit in the allocated seating for the Keynote speeches on both days, and the closing talks on Sunday - we expect the theatre to be at capacity for these talks.

If your costume weapons do not meet these standards they will not be permitted into the event, or may be confiscated for collection at the end of the day. Please be prepared for the possibility that your costume weapon may not be permitted.

Please also consider your behaviour whilst in costume and carrying a costumed weapon - posing for "attack" photos with other attendees would be permitted. Actually wielding a replica Marohi Erqi at another attendee with any kind of force (even when it's made of foam) would not be permitted. Behaviour that our event staff considers to be dangerous or aggressive would result in being asked to leave the event.

Here are some of the cosplays from ExileCon 2019:

ExileCon 2023 is just around the corner! To allow time for printing and processing, the last day for ticket purchases or changes will be July 23rd (PDT). There are still a small number of regular and balcony tickets available, so if you've been on the fence about attending ExileCon in person, now's your final chance!

You can check out the remaining tickets and what to expect at ExileCon 2023 here!

If you require any assistance with your ticket, please email us at support@grindinggear.com before the 23rd of July.

Please also note that the name on your ticket needs to match your photo ID, so when purchasing a second ticket for your friend or a family member, make sure that the name on that ticket matches their photo ID.

We're so excited for ExileCon and we can't wait to see you there!

As you know, we'll announce our next expansion at ExileCon 2023 in July, and we're also planning to introduce a new series of Supporter Packs! This means that the current Crucible Supporter Packs will be leaving the store forever. Check them out here!

Also available for a limited time is the Crucible edition of Kirac's Vault Pass, which can be purchased for points! It will be sealed away forever and replaced with new, exclusive cosmetic effects alongside the launch of the 3.22 expansion. The cosmetics in the pass for consoles will be replaced alongside the 3.22 expansion's console launch. Check out the Igneous Emperor Armour Set in the video below or get your Pass here.



We'll be announcing the new series of Supporter Packs that will be replacing the Crucible Supporter Packs at ExileCon 2023. Tune in to http://twitch.tv/pathofexile on July 28th (PDT) to see!

In the meantime, be sure to grab your Lithomancer and Enchanter packs here before they are gone forever.





Thanks for your support!

This weekend we're running a huge sale on Footprints, Portals, and Character Effects. There's such a massive amount of discounted effects that you're sure to find the perfect fit for your favourite fashion. Check out the full selection of discounted cosmetics here. This sale will run from the time of this post until 5pm on July 3rd (PDT).

If you're in need of some flair, the Midnight Pact Character Effect will add mystical highlights to your loadout. This goes very well with sets that have a more neutral colour palette, such as the Mercurial Armour Set, Mercurial Shield, and Merchant Weapon. Add in the Midnight Pact Portal and Footprints Effect to complete the look!



Spread corruption in your wake as you travel through Wraeclast using the Ultimate Chaos Portal Effect! Look every part the chaotic warlord with the Ultimate Chaos Armour Set, Axe, Wings, Character Effect, and Footprints.



If you need points for the sale, check out our Crucible and Core Supporter Packs!

Thanks for your Support!

We can't wait to unveil everything about Path of Exile 2 at our ExileCon 2023 convention in July! We'll have developer presentations about many different topics including PoE 2's Items, Bosses, Skills, and more. In the meantime, you may be interested in checking out the developer presentations from ExileCon 2019 again. We've rounded them up below!

ExileCon Dev Talk - Creative Director Erik Olofsson - Building the World of Path of Exile

ExileCon Dev Talk - Storytelling in Path of Exile

ExileCon Dev Talk - Creating Game Effects in Path of Exile

ExileCon Dev Talk - Procedural World Generation in Path of Exile

ExileCon Dev Talk - Evolving Path of Exile's Renderer

ExileCon - Q&A with Grinding Gear Games Founders

ExileCon Dev Interview - Path of Exile Game Designers Answer your Hardcore Questions

Rhykker Q&A with David Brevik, Max & Erich Schaefer at ExileCon

Quin69 - Chris Wilson INTERVIEW | ExileCon 2019

Ziz - Path of Exile 2 Gameplay w/ Chris Wilson Interview

Path of Exile Mobile - Hands On Gameplay & Interview w. Trevor "Mobile Fall Guy" Gamon

Over the years, we've hosted several Fan Art and Talent Competitions to let our community show off their artistic talents. In today's news post, we've rounded up the top three winners of each competition to highlight their work. Check them out!












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Whether it's adding the next level of excitement to a trailer, creating the intense atmosphere in a boss fight, or providing soothing tones as you enter the respite of a town area, the Path of Exile soundtrack has something for every situation. In today's news post, we've gathered past insights into the sounds of Path of Exile. Check them out!

New Music Preview From Act SixDeveloper Diary - Music in Path of Exile: The Fall of OriathThe Fall of Oriath: Music and EnvironmentsThe Sound of Path of ExilePath of Exile: The Sounds of ExpeditionThe Sounds of SentinelAudio Team Q&A Answers Part 1Audio Team Q&A Answers Part 2Behind the Music - Path of Exile 2 Act One

In 2019 we released the Hideout Music Player account feature. If you'd like to listen to your favourite Path of Exile tracks from the comfort of your hideout, you can get yours here!