Following the recent introduction of patch 2.0.1 and its heralded Loot 2.0 system, Blizzard has today announced that in addition to the various features the patch has delivered, a new XP bonus is also now live ahead of the ARPG's first expansion.

This hefty XP bonus gives your heroes a leg up on the new Paragon Leveling System, which just went live in patch 2.0.1. The new Paragon Leveling system not only allows ALL of your characters to share and contribute towards a single account-wide Paragon level, but it also grants bonus ability points with each Paragon level gained, which can be discretionally assigned to your character’s stats.

The 50% bonus increase is only available for a limited time, disappearing from the loot-clicking title's grasp come March 24th, and is only available to PC and Mac users (sorry PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360!). Those returning thanks to the new patch can find a handy video below summing up exactly what is new in patch 2.0.1, though you can also check out our recent interview with Blizzard's Kevin Martens and Larra Paolilli on the new features coming in Reaper of Souls.

Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls will be available March 25th for Windows and Mac.