Microtransactions are the purchase of in-game content or premium account features in exchange for microtransaction points, which are purchased with real world money.
Purpose
Path of Exile is a free-to-play game that is supported monetarily through its microtransaction features. The policy of Grinding Gear Games regarding microtransactions is that they should not confer any significant advantage to the player. Microtransaction features are primarily cosmetic in nature or provide peripheral utility in the case of additional stash tabs and character slots.
How to purchase
The features available through microtransaction purchases are not otherwise available through playing the game. They are also not necessary for completing any of the game content.
Navigate to pathofexile.com and activate the Shop link in the main menu. On the Purchase page, a player can purchase Points for real money. A player can then browse the Shop and buy microtransaction features with Points.
Microtransaction features
Microtransactions can be divided in the following categories. For a timeline when each microtransaction was added, see timeline of microtransactions.
Account features
Additional stash tabs, the ability to customise them, and extra character-slots for collectors. | |
Alternate skill effects
Re-skins to various skills, such as replacing Skeletons with Statues. | |
Character effects
Replacements to standard character effects, such as portals. | |
Item effects
Extra glow or attachments on equipment. | |
Item skins
Alternate appearance of weapons and armour. | |
File:Fireplace Decoration.png | Hideout decorationss
Additional decorations for a personalized hideout. |
Pets
Non-combat companions to follow the player around. | |
Animations
Currently contain the /dance animations for each character class. | |
Custom content
The option for players work with the developers to design their own content. |
Version History
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2.6.3 |
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2.6.1 |
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