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Our {LINK REMOVED}Talent Competition has only just started but we have already seen so many incredible entries that we wanted to share some with you today! We’ll be publishing even more highlights over the coming weeks so be sure to check them out. For now, take a look at some of the amazing entries we have received so far.

Path of Exile Act 7 Bridge Encampment Theme by {LINK REMOVED}xTheCopperCatx
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We've had a few requests to provide an update on what duration to expect for the Ritual League. The short answer is that we plan to stick with our 12-13 week development cycle. The longer answer is that we're expecting to release our 3.14 expansion in early-mid April with the Ritual League ending roughly five days before its release. We'll keep you updated as the exact dates become locked in.

We're planning to announce this expansion's content via a livestream on {LINK REMOVED}http://www.twitch.tv/pathofexile like we did for 3.13. We had a lot of fun with that format and are really looking forward to seeing how we can improve these presentations over time. We're also looking to see if we can find some interesting surprises to show off as well.
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We’ve been working on a patch that includes various bug fixes and improvements to the ongoing Ritual league. We are hoping to deploy the 3.13.1c update as soon as possible, ideally before the end of the working week. You can check out a preview of the patch notes below.

Please Note: the patch notes below may be changed prior to the release of the 3.13.1c update.

Ritual Improvements

• The Monstrous Treasure prophecy can no longer activate in maps where Blood-filled Vessels are used.
  
• Foul Ritual encounters will now only apply Toxic Vines if you stop moving during the Ritual encounter.
  
• The Obtain Ritual Base Types challenge now requires you to exchange Tribute for 9 out of 27 Ritual Base Types.
  
• Fixed a bug where Ritual Altars couldn't be interacted with if all of the monsters that spawned inside the Ritual Circle were killed outside of it.
  
• Fixed a bug where Blight encounters som...

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If you like getting a behind the scenes look at the development of Path of Exile, then we have a treat for you! In today’s news post, we wanted to share some more concept art from the Warlord Mystery Box; this time, of the Misery themed cosmetics. Have a look below!











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What drives you, Exile? If the answer is creativity then it is your time to shine! We’re launching a Path of Exile Talent Competition that is inclusive of any type of creation your imagination can conjure. Whether you have a talent for cosplay, fan art, dance, baking, gifs, music, fan fiction, comics, crafts or more, we want to see your Path of Exile themed creations. All submissions that match the theme are welcome!

You can view a full list of the prizes {LINK REMOVED}here.

How to Enter
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Want to get a glimpse into the development process for the Warlord Mystery Box? Then check out the concept art for some of the Suffering themed cosmetic effects that we’ve gathered for you below.











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Let me bend your ear for a moment! In today’s news post, we have gathered some awesome creations from our community including a remix of the Maven theme and guitar cover of the Sirus theme, as well as more fantastic fan art. Take a look at their great work below.

Path of Exile - Maven (aTension Remix - no meme version) by {LINK REMOVED}aTension


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In the Echoes of the Altas expansion, we added two new discoverable hideouts for you to find as you make your way through the Atlas. The Nocturnal Hideout and Primeval Hideout can be obtained from the Moon Temple Map and Primordial Blocks Map respectively. Check them out below.



We can’t wait to see how you personalise your Hideouts! Don’t forget you can share your creations with us and your fellow exiles in the {LINK REMOVED}Hideout Showcase section of the forum.

We are near the end of Week 2 in the Echoes of the Atlas expansion. Yesterday, we deployed Patch 3.13.1 which included {LINK REMOVED}several improvements. Before we begin the next week, we wanted to give you an update on other things we're working on.

Texture Streaming Yesterday, we released a Development Manifesto that explains the purpose of Texture Streaming and how we're improving it. Please check it out {LINK REMOVED}here.

Echoes of the Atlas Is the Maven blocking natural master missions from spawning?
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Detailed replicas of waypoints, beautiful re-imaginings of the Maven and even kitchen knives made of felt! These are just a few examples of the incredible creations our community regularly post in our forums. We’ve gathered these artworks and more in today’s news post to share with you all. Check them out below!

Maven by FudgeCakeDevil


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Our recently released {LINK REMOVED}Core Supporter Packs were inspired by popular Path of Exile leagues from the past, with the highest tier supporter pack celebrating the introduction of the Envoy from the most recent Echoes of the Atlas expansion. Today, we have gathered concept art of these packs to give you a glimpse into how some of your favourite past leagues were reimagined.





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We’ve been preparing an update with a number of bug fixes and improvements to the Ritual league and Echoes of the Atlas expansion. We’re planning to deploy it by the end of this working week or early next week. In the meantime, you can check out a preview of the patch notes below.

Please note that the patch notes below may be changed prior to the release of the 3.13.1 update.

Ritual Improvements

• The Ritual Tribute counter will now be displayed at a greater radius around Ritual Altars.
  
• The Ritual Favours screen now displays a more appropriate message if a party member who is not the instance owner attempts to purchase Favours.
  
• Legion monsters are no longer revived in Ritual encounters.
  
• Monsters that spawn from Bitter and Glacial Rituals will now be further spread out.
  
• Fixed a bug where the fourth Ritual in a zone would sometimes provide less Tribute than intended.
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In Echoes of the Atlas we introduced a character called the Envoy, a cryptic character of unknown but distant origin. Today, Senior Narrative Designer, Nick Kolan is going to explore what went into creating the Envoy.

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I have {LINK REMOVED}talked previously (albeit in vague terms) about our narrative plans for the Atlas, and trying to reestablish a sense of eldritch, unknown horror in Path of Exile's endgame. The Envoy, one of two new characters introduced in Echoes of the Atlas (the other being the Maven), is one of the ways we are injecting some of that horror.

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If you are looking to add some dramatic flair to your playlists, then we have the perfect track for you! The {LINK REMOVED}Warlord Mystery Box soundtrack is now available as a free download. You can find the links below.

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We cannot believe how creative our community is! For today’s news post, we wanted to share amazing pieces of Path of Exile-inspired fan art created by our community. Check them out below.

Maven fanart by Conqista


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We're on day five since the launch of {LINK REMOVED}Echoes of the Atlas and it's time to give you an update on how this week has gone and discuss some key talking points. We're really pleased with the feedback we've seen so far! As we mentioned a few days ago, the Echoes of the Atlas launch hit a new peak concurrency of 265,250 which is up 11% on our previous record of 237,160!

3.13 Patches We've already deployed 6 hotfixes to the PC realm. You can view a summary of their collective patch notes below. Later this week, we'll deploy a patch that requires a realm restart and includes various fixes and improvements that can't be deployed in a hotfix. We'll outline what to expect further into this post.

Hotfix Patch Notes

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Over the weekend, we launched the {LINK REMOVED}Echoes of the Atlas endgame expansion and Ritual Challenge League with a record-number of exiles returning to Wraeclast in hopes of appeasing the Maven. Our community has already captured so many exciting and interesting moments that we wanted to share some with you today. You can check them out {LINK REMOVED}here!

Thanks so much for your ongoing feedback and support!

The {LINK REMOVED}Echoes of the Atlas expansion introduces Passive Skill Trees for each Atlas region. Unlock them by fighting bosses in The Proving Ground in order to augment the content you encounter and rewards you receive while exploring your Atlas. In this news post we've gathered Atlas Passive Trees for your reference.






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During our {LINK REMOVED}3.13.0 Livestream reveal on January 7(PST), Twitch Drops will be enabled! Just link your Path of Exile account with your Twitch account, watch our livestream and you can earn your own Magma Wings!

How to Participate Just simply link your Path of Exile account to Twitch (see below) and watch the 3.13.0 Livestream at {LINK REMOVED}http://twitch.tv/pathofexile, or any Path of Exile stream* this Thursday starting from 11PM (PST) and until the end of our official livestream (2PM (PST)). That's it!

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Later this week, we're {LINK REMOVED}announcing our 3.13.0 expansion during an exclusive livestream and you'll be able to play it yourself on January 15. Because we usually have more time between an expansion's announcement and launch, you may be wondering what the news period between these two dates looks like! We've got you covered.

This schedule is in PST

[li]Jan 7 - 3.13.0 Announcement and new supporter packs. [/li][li]Jan 8 - Q&A summary and possibly an FAQ if needed.[/li][li]Jan 9 - Challenge rewards revealed.[/li][li]Jan 10 - All [redacted] revealed.[/li][li]Jan 11 - Heist League ends at 1pm.[/li][li]Jan 11 - 3.13 Private Leagues become available for pre-purchase.[/li][li]Jan 11 - All [redacted] revealed.[/li][li]Jan 11 - 3.13 Bala...

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