Announcements

Tomorrow, August 25 PDT, we’ll have an exclusive Path of Exile 2 reveal at gamescom 2026. Make sure to tune in to the gamescom stream to watch it live. If you can’t make it, we’ll also be posting the reveal on our social channels shortly after, so you won’t miss out!

gamescom ONL kicks off on August 25 at 11:00 AM PDT, or Aug 26, 2026 6:00 AM (GMT+12) in your local time.

If you’re attending gamescom, make sure to stop by our booth for an exclusive hands-on experience featuring the revealed content! You can find us in Hall 6.1, Booth B031.

Our Fan Art competition, themed around the latest expansions in Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2, is in full swing! Check out the recent highlights below!

darkshadowsblood#1004

PropagandaPandá#7473

tequilalover#7722

SimoneIF#7126

Veronika_f5#3417

CosmicCreepers#8314

There’s quite some time left to show off your artistic flair in this competition! If you'd like to submit an entry, you can do so by posting in this thread. Submissions close on Wednesday, 2nd September at 10PM PDT!

On August 27 PDT, we’ll preview some new information about Path of Exile 2 and 0.5.5!

Watch the livestream at 12:30 PM August 27 PDT at https://www.twitch.tv/pathofexile. After that, we'll have a short Q&A session with Game Director Jonathan Rogers and ZiggyD, followed by the final ExileCon qualifier, so get ready!

As per usual, co-streaming is welcome.

See you soon!

Last week, we started a Fan Art competition themed around the latest expansions in Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2, and we’ve already received many great submissions. Check out the highlights in this news post!

Shinoono#0784

Sabacu#4442

naitoweapon2#1398

AzzetSp#5927

Gandonius#5884

BunsArtBurrow#7423

Miphiston#7696

There's still plenty of time to show off your artistic skills in this competition! If you'd like to submit an entry, you can do so by posting in this thread.

Microtransactions from the Last of the Druids Mystery Box have finally been released in the store for Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2!

From Armour Sets to Portals and Level-Up Effects, there are over 60 new microtransactions available, giving you even more ways to customise your Exile and show off your style. Check out the full selection in the store, or watch the video below to take a closer look at everything included in the Last of the Druids Mystery Box.

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In just two weeks, Path of Exile 2 will be heading to gamescom in Cologne, Germany. If you’re attending, make sure to pop by our booth to play the special demo available exclusively at the event.

gamescom ONL kicks off on August 25th at 11am PST. Tune into the Twitch livestream here to make sure you don’t miss our reveal!

If you’re attending in person, you can find our booth at Hall 6.1 | B031.

We still have a number of demo slots available on the weekend so if you’re a content creator or a member of media looking to cover the event, feel free to reach out to us at media@grindinggear.com.

We can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on with you all!

It’s been a while since we last hosted a fan art competition, and with the recent updates to Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2, we’re sure our community artists have plenty of inspiration to draw from. We’re excited to announce a Path of Exile Fan Art Competition inspired by the Return of the Ancients and Curse of the Allflame expansions! The prize pool includes official merchandise and in-game microtransactions.

Prizes

Top Three Winners

• Forum avatar based on the winning submission
• Your choice of Path of Exile poster signed by developers
• Your choice of two Path of Exile or Path of Exile 2 T-shirts
• 2 x random Path of Exile Pin
• Chaos Orb Socks
• Chaos Orb Deskpad
• Exalted Orb Cap
• Your choice of an Armour Set (an Armour Set from the list)
• Your choice of a Portal Effect (a Portal Effect from the list)
• Your choice of Footprints Effect (a Footprints Effect from the list)

4-5th Place

• Your choice of one Path of Exile or Path of Exile 2 T-shirt
• Chaos Orb Socks
• 2 x random Path of Exile Pin
• Chaos Orb Deskpad
• Your choice of an Armour Set (an Armour Set from the list)
• Your choice of a Portal Effect (a Portal Effect from the list)
• Your choice of Footprints Effect (a Footprints Effect from the list)

6-10th Place

• Your choice of one Path of Exile or Path of Exile 2 T-shirt
• Chaos Orb Socks
• A random Path of Exile Pin
• Your choice of a Portal Effect (a Portal Effect from the list)
• Your choice of Footprints Effect (a Footprints Effect from the list)

11-20th Place

• Your choice of a Portal Effect (a Portal Effect from the list)

Runners-Up

• 1 x Curse of the Allflame Mystery Box

Conditions

• The competition starts at the time of this post and will end on Wednesday the 2nd of September at 10PM PDT. Submissions made after this time will not be counted. We'll post the winners sometime in the following days.
• Any work that is submitted must be your own and must be created after the launch of this competition.
• AI generated art will not be accepted. We reserve the right to disqualify your entry if we believe that it is AI generated.
• Multiple submissions are welcome.
• We may increase the prize pool if we receive an overwhelming number of high-quality submissions.

How to Enter

Create still art that is inspired by anything introduced in the Return of the Ancients (Path of Exile 2) or Curse of the Allflame (Path of Exile 1). This excludes video submissions but does include any painting, drawing or model creation.

Multiple submissions are welcome and encouraged. Your submission needs to be your own work and needs to have been created after the launch of the competition. Please do not submit artwork that was created before the start of the competition.

Best of luck! We can’t wait to see your creations!

Submit your art here

This Chronomancer build by TuskDeluxe is built around the Auspex and its Grueling Madness aura, which slowmaxes enemies up to 100% at maximum stacks.

Embrace the slow side of..things below:

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Big thank you to TuskDeluxe for putting this build together. For more information, refer to their video here.

Thanks for watching!

Path of Exile 2 will once again be heading to gamescom in Cologne, Germany. Play a special demo available exclusively at the event, snap some photos with our eerie display, and pick up exclusive merchandise.

We'll be sharing more details closer to the event, and we hope to see you there!

If you're a content creator or member of the media looking to cover the event, feel free to reach out to us at media@grindinggear.com.

If you've ever wanted to solve your problems with an unreasonable number of exploding frogs, this build may be exactly what you're looking for.

Doedre's Undoing is a Lineage Support Gem that transforms curses into areas of cursed ground. While enemies standing within these areas become cursed, the real attraction is that they also begin spawning Witchtoads. These amphibious allies leap toward nearby enemies before exploding in a burst of Chaos damage, making them the true stars of the build.

Watch the full Build of the Week video below to see Yuzo TV's Frogmancer in action!

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Thanks to Yuzo TV for putting this build together. For more information, refer to their video here.

See you next time!

This week's microtransaction releases are here! Featuring the Verisium Effect Bundle and Wendigo Spear Skill Effect Bundle. Check them out in this news post.

A handful of exciting new microtransactions have arrived in the Path of Exile 2 shop this week. In case you missed them, here's a quick look at what's available. You might just find the perfect finishing touch for your build.

First up is the Verisium Effect Bundle.

Perfect for Runeseekers, this collection pairs especially well with the Knight of Aldur Armour Set for those of you who have completed your challenges and earned the set.

Coat your weapon in living Verisium with the Verisium Weapon Effect. Harness your runic knowledge to summon a portal formed from arcane liquid Verisium, or envelop yourself in ancient power with the Verisium-infused Dodge Roll Effect.

For spear-wielders, the Wendigo Skill Effects let you channel the raw, dark power of the primal Bodach itself. Transform your Twisters, Whirling Slashes, and Whirlwind Lances with savage, spectral energy and a feral dark fantasy aesthetic.

Both the Verisium Effects and Wendigo Spear Skill Effects are available individually, or in discounted bundles if you're looking to complete the set.

Check out the cosmetics roundup in the video below, or visit the shop to learn more.

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Today’s forecast in Wraeclast calls for a light fog, widespread Chaos Tornados, and an encroaching darkness expected later this afternoon.

Using a mix of unbridled chaos and varied Uniques, FlickerSlide’s Monk build unleashes a storm of purple tornados. Check it out in the video below.

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See you next time!

Path of Exile 2 loading screens feature artwork created by the talented artists on our team. We've gathered a collection of high-resolution loading screen artwork from Acts One through Four, along with the art for each Ascendancy Class and artwork from other content, that you can use as desktop wallpapers.

We've put together versions of these wallpapers in 1920x1080, 2560x1040, and 3840x2160, all of which you can download here.

You no longer need to download build files! We've implemented a new feature that allows you to subscribe to build guides on the website and receive all updates automatically in the game on both PC and Consoles.

If you want to upload your own builds, click here!

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Microtransaction Roundup - Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients

We've released a range of new cosmetics following the launch of Return of the Ancients.

Embrace the night with the Vampire's Portal and matching Weapon Effect, and complete the look with the Blood Moon skill set. For something a little more playful, transform into a panda with the Panda Bear Shapeshift Effect.

The Vaal Chronoseer collection has also expanded with new Temporal Chains and Blink effects, while Mercenary players can outfit their lightning-based crossbow skills with the new Sulphite Skill Effects.

Poison-focused archers can take advantage of the Night Lotus Skill Effects, Bow, and Quiver, while spellcasters looking for a darker aesthetic can explore the new Darkshard Elemental Skill Effects, featuring striking red, black, and purple visuals across a range of lightning skills.

Check out the cosmetics roundup in the video below, or visit the shop by pressing M while in-game to check out the new items.

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