The developers at GGG have for tomorrow starting beta to Path of Exile Extension "The Fall of Oriathâ, New information provided.
Path of Exile - The day's end of the beta release
Patch 2.6.2 will be applied to the live server and a test server will be created at the same time. Beta Patch 3.0.0 is on this test server. Then the activation of the first player accounts for the beta begins.
Buyers of "The Fall of Oriath" supporter package will then receive their key by email and can use it redeem. After that you will be able to use the beta client here to download. If you play Path of Exile on Steam, the "Betas" tab will appear in the Game Properties in Steam and you can use it to install the client.
All supporters of the game who have invested more than 500 US dollars over the years or who have bought one of the top tier supporter packages will also receive beta access as a small thank you.
The random winners from recent races will also get their entries. After that, GGG starts sending the accidental Invitations to everyone.
The press embargo for journalists and "content creators" has also been lifted from this point in time. So we can look forward to the first guides and impressions. The beta forums are public this time for expansion.
In addition, the developers are releasing a new one Act 5 trailer.
The new one is in beta Pantheon Test the system and the restructuring of the game from 5 to 10 acts. In order not to ruin the tension, only acts 9 & 10 were removed from the beta.
Those who have access should be aware that beta wipes, i.e. deleting characters, can happen. Of course, there will definitely be a wipe at the end of the beta.
For everyone without beta access, you can find a small video of the new act 7 boss at the beginning of the article: Arakaali, Spinner of Shadows.