- Play the New World vs. World Borderlands Map Beta on November 10 - 22 September 2026
Greetings Gamers!Back in June, we announced that the Guild Wars 2® team was developing the first new borderlands map for World vs. World in over a decade and we're building it alongside the players who live and breathe it. Our first beta test for the new map begins on November 10, so mark your calendars! Today, we'd like to share an update on our progress so far, what we're aiming to achieve, and give you an early look at some gray-box screenshots of the map. Lessons from the DesertWhen we developed the Desert Borderlands, we didn't show the map to the community until it was in a mostly final state. This didn't afford the team with ample flexibility to respond to feedback, especially when it came to changing the layout of the map. This time, just like we did with the Push PvP game mode, we're involving you much earlier in the process. When you get your hands on the map during the first…
- Get Four Weeks of Loot with the Code of Creation Supply Drop! - 18 September 2026
The last episode of Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ has arrived with a magical twist! Follow the commander's adventure into an all-new update, and see how this riveting story ends.Code of Creation Supply Drop RequisitionGet ready for the final showdown in Leyspring Hollows. This supply drop has everything you need to venture into this new, magical map! When you purchase the Code of Creation Supply Drop Requisition, the Black Lion Trading Company will send you a package of valuable items each week. The first supply drop will arrive as soon as you've purchased the requisition, and the others will be delivered on the three following Tuesdays.Purchase the Code of Creation Supply Drop Requisition right now at a 20% discount for 2,400 gems. This discount decreases each week, so pick up yours now for the best price—get your first shipment of items today! (Limited to one purchase per accoun…
- Guild Wars 2's Code of Creation update is now live, bringing an end to Visions of Eternity - 15 September 2026
The final chapter of Guild Wars 2's Visions of Eternity expansion, Code of Creation, has opened up the gates to Leyspring Hollows. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Guild Wars 2's Code of Creation update is now live, bringing an end to Visions of Eternity
- Play the Finale of Visions of Eternity Today with "Code of Creation" - 15 September 2026
Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ wraps up its dramatic story arc today with the release of "Code of Creation." Today's update is brimming with new content and rewards to pursue, so strap in as we give you the full rundown. To kick things off, watch the "Code of Creation" trailer below and check out the full release notes for all the specifics.What's New?In addition to the new map, story chapters, and endgame encounters we previewed last week, "Code of Creation" is packed with new content. Here's a complete breakdown of everything arriving in today's release:New map: Leyspring HollowsSix climactic story chaptersFractal: Solitary ThroneRaid encounter: Nexus of EternityConvergence: Nexus of EternityLegendary Sword: Wages of StarsMastery line: Rift AmplificationWizard's Vault seasonal refreshScads of new rewards and achievementsBecome a Master of Rift AmplificationWith the final quarterl…
- "Code of Creation" Concludes Visions of Eternity on September 15 - 8 September 2026
Greetings, Tyrians!The final chapter of Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity ™ drops September 15. Next week, "Code of Creation" will send players into the depths of Castora as they seek to stop Vloxx from achieving his goals throughout six climactic new story chapters. All eyes are on you, Commander, and here is what you need to know about next week's update.Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity—"Code of Creation"When the commander and their allies departed from the port of Lion's Arch, everyone suspected typical Inquest antics—cold and calculating leadership, merciless creations, and a propensity for cruelty in pursuit of innovation. All things the commander certainly faced during their adventure on Castora, but Vloxx proved to be a more complex opponent. His mission was a ruse, viewing the Inquest simply as tools while he sought to remedy something far more severe. Now, the former Inquest…
- Celebrate 14 Years of Guild Wars 2 with up to 40% off Our Past Expansions - 25 August 2026
The 14th anniversary of Guild Wars 2® is here, and one of the ways we're celebrating is by offering savings on past expansions and digital deluxe upgrades, available until September 1 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7)!Expansion 5—Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds™ Standard EditionExpansion 4—Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™ Standard EditionExpansion 3—Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons® Standard EditionExpansions 1 and 2—Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns® and Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire™ Standard EditionGuild Wars 2—The Elder Dragon Saga Complete CollectionGuild Wars 2 Starter Pack—A one-time account upgrade with a Raptor Mount Unlock, Basic Gliding Unlock, Bank Tab Expansion, Upgraded Bag Slot Expansion, and Total Makeover Kit.Claim a Freebie in the Gem StoreLog in now and head to the Gem Store to collect one free Black Lion Chest Key and (if you missed it last year) Prince Rurik's Vanguard Cape…
- The Festival of the Four Winds Is Live Now! - 11 August 2026
The Festival of the Four Winds, one of Tyria's beloved summer traditions, is upon us again. Hot-air balloons in each nation's capital stand ready to whisk visitors away to the Labyrinthine Cliffs to visit the Zephyrites and the Crown Pavilion in Divinity's Reach, which has flung open its doors for combat-ready visitors.As you play, earn rewards like the new Cloud Pteruges leg-armor skin (complete with an unclouded alternate skin), Spellwork weapons, a Plush Kralky Backpack, and thematic homestead decoration recipes. Special objectives in the Wizard's Vault will even award you with Astral Acclaim for participating in the Crown Pavilion and Zephyrite activities. Evon Gnashblade is getting into the spirit of things, too. While the festival is running, select Zephyrite-themed items from the Black Lion Trading Company will be available at a 20% discount.Preview some of this year's rewards in…
- WvW War Score: Beta 2 Results and What's Next - 4 August 2026
Hello, Tyrians!Throughout this year, the Competitive team has been running beta tests to improve how scoring works in World vs. World (WvW). The focus of the betas has been to shift score generation toward tangible player actions like sieging, capturing objectives, and killing players while moving away from passive mechanics like owning objectives over time that can happen whether players are involved or not. After the first beta, we shared our findings in a retrospective posted on our forums. Today, we're here to discuss our feedback and changes based on the second War Score beta we ran during the matchup in May. This beta included new placement-based match rewards, a series of scoring adjustments, and the addition of points awarded for upgrading objectives.Balancing Active and Passive Play While the first beta started with zero passively gained points aside from supply deliveries, we…
- Get Ready—The Guild Wars 2 Community Homestead Contest Launches Next Week! - 23 July 2026
Join us next week for a celebration of our Guild Wars 2® homesteads! Ever since Homesteads were released with Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds™, we've been in awe of the community's creative constructions. To celebrate that creativity and encourage new designs, we're holding the Homestead Design Contest on our official Discord channel starting July 30! Conjure your best designs in either homestead map and start snapping some screenshots. There's no specific theme, so let your creativity run wild! Then, submit your screenshots for peer review and a chance to win gem prizes via community vote!Submissions of 1–10 screenshots will be accepted from July 30 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) until August 6 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7). Community voting will last from the beginning of the entry period on July 30 until August 11 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7). At that point, voting will end…
- Play Your Way in Guild Wars 2 - 15 July 2026
With Guild Wars 2® rapidly approaching its 14th anniversary, it’s abundantly clear that there are numerous ways to enjoy the game. For some, the draw is immersing themselves into the lore of Tyria and getting engrossed in the stories of its inhabitants. For others, it’s tackling the toughest encounters or knocking out every achievement they can. Whether you spend your time collecting legendary weapons, decking your many characters out in the most fabulous ensembles, or exploring every secret nook in the vast open world, one thing is certain: there’s no wrong way to play Guild Wars 2.Today, we invite you to go on a journey exploring the various playstyles of Guild Wars 2 with a video from one of our incredible partner program members, Kroof. And over the next few weeks, stay tuned to our social channels and Discord as we invite you to share with us how you play your way.
- Sizzling Summer Savings Start Now! - 25 June 2026
It's time for summer savings in the Guild Wars 2® Steam store! The summer sale features a 30% discount on select expansions and bundles:Expansion 4—Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™ Standard EditionExpansion 3—Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons® Standard EditionExpansions 1 and 2—Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns® and Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire™ Standard EditionGuild Wars 2—The Elder Dragon Saga Complete Collection Standard EditionGuild Wars 2 Starter Pack—a one-time account upgrade with a Raptor Mount Unlock, Basic Gliding Unlock, Bank Tab Expansion, Upgraded Bag Slot Expansion, and Total Makeover Kit.The sale will be available June 25 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) until July 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7).Whether you're just starting off on your Tyrian adventure or continuing your journey, you can unlock new horizons to explore—and save money doing it!
- The Future of the Guild Wars Franchise: Our Commitment to Tyria - 6 June 2026
Yesterday was a huge day for ArenaNet® and our community! We revealed that we are developing Guild Wars 3™ at Summer Game Fest with an announcement trailer. We also published an informative blog covering some exciting new sales both in the game and outside of it to celebrate our big reveal. Today, we invite you to hear directly from Studio Head Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 2® Game Director Josh Davis, and Guild Wars® Reforged Game Director Stephen Clarke-Willson about the future of the Guild Wars franchise:Colin and Josh will also be hosting a livestream next week on Twitch to continue the conversation about the future of the Guild Wars franchise. Make sure you tune in to watch on Tuesday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7). As Josh mentioned in the video, after Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity™ wraps up in September, we're turning our attention to improving the foundations of Gui…
- Celebrating the Announcement of Guild Wars 3 - 5 June 2026
ArenaNet is developing Guild Wars 3™! It's an unbelievable feeling to be able to write those words, but it's true, and we're finally able to talk about it! In Guild Wars 3, you'll explore Orr like you've never been able to before. You'll join the Vaelwardens: a guild sworn to protect the land, the people who live beyond the walls of the towns and cities of Orr, and the nature spirits who call Orr home. For the first time ever, you can experience the world of Tyria on both PC and PlayStation 5. We've built a combat system designed to feel incredible no matter how you play, whether you use a controller or a mouse and keyboard. We have other exciting things to discuss in this blog today, but for more information on the announcement, head over to our shiny new Guild Wars 3 website. Please wishlist Guild Wars 3 on Steam. And to keep up with the latest news—and for a chance to join the Guild…
- Join the Official Guild Wars Community Discord Server! - 1 June 2026
Today, we've opened the doors to our brand-new Official Guild Wars® Community Discord server, and you're invited! Whether you've been with us since Guild Wars® Prophecies™ launched back in 2005 or you started playing Guild Wars 2® today, this is a place for all of us to celebrate our mutual love for the world of Tyria. The Guild Wars 2 community has always had the official forums as a place to chat and meet other players. And while that's not going anywhere, with Guild Wars® Reforged coming soon to mobile, we feel it's the perfect time to have a singular shared community space for all fans of the Guild Wars franchise. We have commissioned some incredible Discord emojis from some of our talented ArenaNet creative partners, and we can't stop gushing over them. Check out what they made for the community and please click their links to follow their work: Mabaki: Malchemist: (These emojis wi…
- "The Only Way" Is Live: Play the next chapter of Guild Wars 2 now! - 12 May 2026
The adventure of Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ continues today! Delve deeper into the island of Castora and experience both its beauty and its increasing perils. In the second of three major updates to our latest expansion, "The Only Way" introduces five new chapters continuing the expansion story, a gorgeous new map, two legendary accessories to craft, two new Masteries, new combat relics, and a refreshed Wizard's Vault—plus an expansion of Fashion Templates! You can also read about today's update in the full release notes. The Journey So Far The launch story for Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity began with an investigation into a series of secretive Inquest voyages out of Lion's Arch. Skip down to the next section if you want to avoid story spoilers. In your pursuit of the Inquest, you and your allies sailed to the island of Castora—a place of great danger and intrigue, where ma…
- Visions of Eternity Continues Next Week with "The Only Way" - 5 May 2026
One more week! Our second major release for Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ launches on May 12, and with it comes new story chapters, a new map and meta-event, two legendary accessories, Mastery updates, a refresh to the Wizard's Vault, and scads of other rewards and achievements. We'll dive into each of these features in more detail next week, but for now, check out our trailer for next week's release: "The Only Way."
- The Journey So Far: Visions of Eternity Story Recap - 29 April 2026
Greetings, Tyrians! Our next content release for Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ arrives on May 12 with "The Only Way," which continues our story on the mysterious island of Castora. Watch the story recap video below to revisit what the commander and their allies have experienced so far in this expansion. Spoilers ahead!
- Super Adventure Festival 2026 Is Live! - 14 April 2026
It's time for the most pixelated party in Guild Wars 2®, the Super Adventure Festival! Moto has once again opened the doors to his virtual world, inviting players to jump, battle, and collect a treasure trove of new and returning rewards. Moto has also opened a new (partially submerged) test zone for early access! Super Adventure Festival ends May 5. Check out the full release notes on the official forums, or log into Guild Wars 2 now and check your in-game mail for an invitation to the Super Adventure Festival. Double-click the invitation item to teleport instantly to the Super Adventure Box near Magustan Court Waypoint in Rata Sum. A range of retro rewards is newly available! In addition to returning awards, adventurers can earn a Powered Vest, Plush Ess Backpack, the Forged-Light weapon set, a Mini Super Red Ooze, and a Retro-Forged longbow, focus, and greatsword. New homestead decor…
- Discounts Are Blooming with Our Spring Sale! - 19 March 2026
Now through March 26 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific (UTC-7), save when you buy or gift expansions! The Spring Sale features price reductions on past Guild Wars 2® expansions, plus the Complete Collection that bundles them together: · Expansion 5—Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds™ (Standard Edition)—20% Off· Expansion 4—Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™ (Standard Edition)—30% Off· Expansion 3—Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons® (Standard Edition)—40% Off· Expansions 1 and 2—Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns® and Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire™—40% Off· Guild Wars 2—The Elder Dragon Saga—Complete Collection—40% Off· Guild Wars 2 Starter Pack—20% Off For discounts on the game that started it all, head over to our store page for Guild Wars® Reforged as well! · Guild Wars Reforged—40% Off· Guild Wars Eye of the North™—40% Off· Guild Wars: Bonus Mission Pack—40% Off In addition, until April 16 save 40% on all Guild W…
- Discover Amazing Discounts and Bundles During the Magical March Sales - 24 February 2026
Tyrians, rejoice! Our yearly Black Lion Trading Company's March sales have begun! Many discounts are awaiting you, so buckle up and take a gander at our selection. During our sales, we're adding bundles that will upgrade your account with valuable items. But that's not all! Some cherished items are about to return to the Gem Store at a discounted price. As always, brand-new cosmetic items and Black Lion Chest updates are on the calendar, too. Follow the trail of discounted goodies over here: March Sales Schedule Black Lion Chest Keys will be discounted by 30% during two separate intervals. Stock up from February 27 to March 3 and from March 28 to March 31 to take full advantage of these savings! Week 1—February 24 until March 3 Outfits—25% off Unique Weapon Skins—25% off Featured Bundle—Fashionista's Package (see below for details) Week 2—March 3 until March 10 Mount Skins—25% off Dye K…
