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'''Microtransactions''' are the purchase of digital goods including cosmetic items, in-game content and premium account features. These digital goods are acquired by spending | '''Microtransactions''' are the purchase of digital goods including cosmetic items, in-game content and premium account features. These digital goods are acquired by spending credits purchased with real world money. In [[Path of Exile]], the digital goods acquired through such purchases are sometimes also referred to as microtransactions themselves.<ref name="Usage of terminology" /><ref name="Usage of terminology 2" /> | ||
==Purpose== | ==Purpose== | ||
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==Version history== | ==Version history== | ||
{{Version history table header}} | {{Version history table header}} | ||
{{Version history table row|3.22.1d| | |||
* Character [[microtransaction]]s other than weapon skins, weapon effects, flask effects and unique item skins no longer require an item equipped to the relevant inventory slot to display their effect. | |||
* It is now possible to equip a Finisher Effect microtransaction to your off-hand weapon added effect slot when using a [[Two-handed weapon|Two-handed Weapon]] or [[Bow]], and you can also equip these to either or both weapon added effect slots while unarmed. | |||
* It is now possible to apply both a [[Totem]] Skin microtransaction and a Skill Effect microtransaction to an applicable Skill Gem, such as {{il|Searing Bond}}. | |||
* Individual armour piece microtransactions that are part of an armour pack bundle can now be purchased individually through the armour pack shop listing, rather than having their own shop listing. | |||
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{{Version history table row|3.19.0| | {{Version history table row|3.19.0| | ||
* Added the ability to select which microtransaction tier to display as the maximum tier for relevant equipped microtransactions. For example, you can choose to have a semi-jacked Maroider as the highest displayed tier, rather than absolutely jacked Maroider. | * Added the ability to select which microtransaction tier to display as the maximum tier for relevant equipped microtransactions. For example, you can choose to have a semi-jacked Maroider as the highest displayed tier, rather than absolutely jacked Maroider. | ||
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* [[Timeline of cosmetic items]] | * [[Timeline of cosmetic items]] | ||
* [[Supporter pack]] | * [[Supporter pack]] | ||
* [[Kirac's Vault Pass]] | |||
==References== | ==References== |
Latest revision as of 16:06, 8 January 2024
Microtransactions are the purchase of digital goods including cosmetic items, in-game content and premium account features. These digital goods are acquired by spending credits purchased with real world money. In Path of Exile, the digital goods acquired through such purchases are sometimes also referred to as microtransactions themselves.[1][2]
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.
Digital goods
The digital goods obtainable through microtransactions can be divided into the following categories:
Account features
Additional stash tabs, the ability to customise them, extra character-slots for collectors and alternative mouse cursor. | |
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. | |
Hideout decorations
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
Version | Changes |
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3.22.1d |
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3.19.0 |
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3.15.3 |
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3.11.0 |
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2.6.3 |
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2.6.1 |
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See also
References
- ↑ Natalia_GGG (July 1, 2019). "Glimmerwood Microtransactions are Now Available in Store". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ↑ Natalia_GGG (April 9, 2019). "3.6.3c Patch Notes and the Darkprism Microtransactions". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 3, 2020.