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Dominic Downing

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Senior Sound Designer at Grinding Gear Games 🎧 Personal account. My views are my own.

 Auckland, New Zealand
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This video is a sneak peek of some of the juicy behind-the-scenes in an article I recently put together. Skill Sound Design in Path of Exile 2: pathofexile.com/forum/view-t…
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SWORDS! Lots of new skills we've been cookin up, coming soon.
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@pathofexileAug 25
The wait is almost over. Path of Exile 2 fully releases on December 11 PST. Ready your swords, Exile. Your greatest battle is about to begin. ⚔️ Sign up for exclusive rewards and learn more here: pathofexile2.com/register/X
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BTS of designing "the sound" of Kalguuran magic! @OrrinKeep put together a great video showcasing his work with us on the Runes of Aldur league. @pathofexile youtu.be/Hr9UtrmU73c?si=FgB9…
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Path of Exile (@pathofexile) profile picturePath of Exile
@pathofexileMay 21
📢 The Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients patch notes are here! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Get ready to dive into massive endgame changes, new Ascendancy classes, powerful crafting updates, and much more: pathofexile2.com/patchnotes
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Okay so noob tube is cool, but when do we get PoE tanks???
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Spirit Walker is actually such an epic ascendancy! 🐻 This video has somehow got me even more excited for 0.5.0
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@pathofexileMay 12
🦉🐻🦌 Seek the power of the Azmerian animal spirits to summon mighty allies or enhance their combat! In this video, we’re featuring the Spirit Walker, a new Huntress Ascendancy coming in Return of the Ancients on May 29th.

Spirit Walker Ascendancy Showcase

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Great showcase of just a couple of the 40 new unique items in 0.5.0 - We had A LOT of fun putting these together.
Path of Exile (@pathofexile) profile picturePath of Exile
@pathofexileMay 10
Wield the crushing power of Nightfall or rain destruction with Redemption. Two new Unique Items await in Path of Exile2: Return of the Ancients.

Explosive new Uniques in Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients

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Very proud of the team. It's insane how much content we're about to constantly push out; it always blows my mind. Not too far away now, and really hope you all enjoy the update once 0.5.0 finally arrives!
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@pathofexileMay 7
Forgotten evils awaken in Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients! Our biggest update ever launches on May 29 PDT pathofexile2.com/ancients

Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients Official Trailer

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Oh no, typo! content we’re able* …not “about”
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truth is... smithing lvl 3
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this is true
Zaccie (@ZaccieA) profile pictureZaccie@ZaccieAMay 8
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@pathofexileApr 30
Overcome the insanity ⚙️Live Reveal - 1PM May 7 PDT ⚙️Play on PC and Consoles - 1PM May 29 PDT twitch.tv/pathofexile

Stop the Madness | Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients

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@pathofexileApr 27
Uncover ancient truths ⚒️ Live Reveal - 1PM May 7 PDT ⚒️ Play on PC and Consoles - 1PM May 29 PDT twitch.tv/pathofexile

Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients - Uncover the Truth Teaser

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WHAT COULD IT ALL MEAN?!?!? ...you'll have to tune in and find out.
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@pathofexileApr 22
The Ancients return ⚙️Live Reveal - 1PM May 7 PDT ⚙️Play on PC and Consoles - 1PM May 29 PDT twitch.tv/pathofexile

Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients Announcement Teaser

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Help me, [YOUR NAME HERE], you're my only hope. artstation.com/jobs/13me
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N-CURVE COMP JUST DROPPED FOR FREE ON PLUGDATA!!!!!!!!!!! plugdata.org/store-item.html… I think @Naskomusic also killed my beloved MWaveShaper in the process...
Nasko (@Naskomusic) profile pictureNasko@Naskomusic9 Sep 2025
N-CURVE COMP Is ready! :) Releasing for free when Plugdata 0.9.2 is out! 🥳 Hopefully including vst3 and clap!
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Highly recommend this to any other sound designers out there! It’s like a simple Soothe and FREE crql.works/anina/ @BristowEwan @CircleCRQL
Ewan Bristow (@BristowEwan) profile pictureEwan Bristow@BristowEwanFeb 19
ANINA - A Free spectral shaping plugin [VST/CLAP/AU] Available now.
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glhf 3.28rs
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Hope this helps gamers 🫡
Path of Exile (@pathofexile) profile picturePath of Exile
@pathofexile12 Dec 2025
Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids is just around the corner so we created a handful of builds that might help you out in the fresh league, or inspire you to come up with something even crazier.

Path of Exile 2: Druid Endgame Showcase

Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids is just around the corner so we created a handful of builds that might help you out in the fresh league, or inspire you to come up with something even crazier.

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Too hard to decide whether to play Druid or THIS... Some more skills we conjured that I'm rather proud of.
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@pathofexile12 Dec 2025
In The Last of the Druids content update we’re adding the third Ascendancy class for the Sorceress, the Disciple of Varashta!

Path of Exile 2: Disciple of Varashta Preview

In the Last of the Druids update we’re adding the final Ascendancy class for the Sorceress, the Disciple of Varashta!

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Lots of hard work has gone into this! Hope you all enjoy.
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@pathofexile4 Dec 2025
Unleash the wild within as you shapeshift into wolf, bear, or even a fire-breathing wyvern! Explore new Ascendancy Classes, a new innovative league mechanic, and a new Pinnacle endgame boss! The Last of the Druids releases on December 12 PST pathofexile2.com/druids

The Last of the Druids Official Trailer

Unleash the wild within as you shapeshift into wolf, bear, or even a fire-breathing wyvern! Explore new Ascendancy Classes, a new innovative league mechanic, and a new Pinnacle endgame boss!

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