Guild Wars 2 10th Anniversary

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Celebrate Guild Wars 2's 10th anniversary! Complete new achievements and earn the Decade armor set.

— Official description

The Guild Wars 2 10th Anniversary was a bonus event that was available from August 23, 2022 that celebrated the game's first decade since its launch on August 28, 2012. Therefore, it made new rewards available to players in the form of giveaways, permanent achievements, permanent new skins for weapons and armor, as well as free gifts in the Gem Store. The celebrations also included the launch of the game on the Steam platform along with the first drops campaign on Twitch.

Participating and duration

• During the anniversary, every player has the  10th Anniversary Boost effect active.

Duration	Activity
August 23 — 30, 2022	Boost
Permanent	Achievements
August 23 - Permanent	Steam release
August 23 - 28, 2022	Twitch drops
August 23 - 31, 2022	Giveaways

Achievements and rewards

• New permanent achievement category,  Decade of the Dragons
  • Achievements reward Proof of Legend, which can be exchanged to the Ancient Armorsmith for pieces of the Decade's armor
  • Completing the meta achievement also rewards Dragon Decade Weapon Pack, granting one Dragon Decade weapon, and the Decade's War Skin cape.

• New permanent achievement group Character Adventure Guide, serving as a tutorial in the updated New Player Experience
  •  Adventure Guide: Volume One
  •  Adventure Guide: Volume Two
  •  Adventure Guide: Volume Three
  •  Adventure Guide: Volume Four
  •  Adventure Guide: Volume Five

Steam release

Guild Wars 2 on Steam.

Primary article: Steam

See also: Guild Wars 2 on the Steam store and the Steam FAQ

See also: Account#Steam accounts

• Guild Wars 2 launched on the Steam platform on August 23 at noon Pacific Time (UTC-7).
• Steam players are able to experience the core Guild Wars 2 game for free (with the same restrictions applied to free accounts created on GuildWars2.com), with options to upgrade to:
  • Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns and Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire
  • Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons
  • The Complete Collection bundle that includes all expansions and Living World Seasons 2 through 5 (Living World Season 1 is free for everyone) will be coming later, including for non-Steam users.

• Two special ingame bundles have also been prepared, offering quality of life upgrades at a discounted price: Guild Wars 2 Welcome Pack and Guild Wars 2 Elite Jump-Start Package.
• Reminder: existing Guild Wars 2 accounts can’t be linked to Steam and vice versa, but players can meet and play together ingame and enjoy the anniversary event!

Twitch drops

From August 23 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) to August 28 at 11:59 p.m. (UTC-7), you can earn in-game rewards for watching any Twitch channel broadcasting Guild Wars 2.

To enable drops

• From the Guild Wars 2 website

1. Go to https://account.arena.net/applications
2. Connect your account with your Twitch Account

• From Twitch.tv

1. Go to Twitch.tv.
2. Click on your profile button in the top right.
3. Click on "Drops".
4. Navigate to the "All Campaigns" tab.
5. Select Guild Wars 2 and follow on-screen prompts to connect your Guild Wars 2 account with your Twitch account.

• Alternate method from Twitch.tv:

1. Go to Twitch.tv.
2. Navigate to a Guild Wars 2 stream with drops enabled.
3. A notification should show up at the top of the chat box with information on enabling drops.
4. Follow on-screen prompts to connect your Guild Wars 2 account with your Twitch account.

Time	Drop
30 minutes	Heroic Booster (3)
1 hour	Revive Orb
2 hours	Mini Baby Mount Container
4 hours	Transmutation Charge (10)
6 hours	Glowing Purple Mask
8 hours	Total Makeover Kit
10 hours	Guild Wars 2 Classic Outfit Selection

Giveaways

Gem Store

Date	Item
August 16 — 17 August 23 — 24*	Black Lion Chest Key
August 19 — 20 August 23 — 24*	Total Makeover Kit
August 23 — September 13	Life with Friends Box
August 26 — September 16	Communal Boost Bonfire
August 30 — September 20	Black Lion Special Mount Selection License
September 02 — 23	Black Lion Claim Ticket

^* If not claimed in the previous days.

Twitter

Every day till 28 August, 2022, a new giveaway is posted on the official Twitter account. To participate, players have to send a screenshot with something they like about the game for a chance to win, with the task changing every day.

Date	Item	Task	Where to participate
August 18 — 19	Dragon's Watch Regalia Outfit (10)	Player's Pact Commander	Tweet by Guildwars2
August 19 — 20	Infinite Volatile Magic Gathering Tools (9)	Favorite End of Dragons zone	Tweet by Guildwars2
August 20 — 21	Skyscale Ascension Mounts Pack (8)	Favorite mount	Tweet by Guildwars2
August 21 — 22	Runecrafter's Salvage-o-Matic (7)	Favorite meta event	Tweet by Guildwars2
August 22 — 23	World Boss Portal Device (6)	Favorite world boss	Tweet by Guildwars2
August 23 — 24	Mistlock Sanctuary Passkey (5)	Favorite fractal encounter	Tweet by Guildwars2
August 24 — 25	Home Portal Stone (4)	Favorite legendary weapon	Tweet by Guildwars2
August 25 — 26	Floating Garden Skiff Skin (3)	Favorite fishing spot	Tweet by Guildwars2
August 26 — 27	Armistice Bastion Pass (2)	WvW moment	Tweet by Guildwars2
August 27 — 28	Permanent Bank Access Contract (1) Permanent Trading Post Express Contract (1)	Favorite city	Tweet by Guildwars2
August 28 — September 04	Celebration Hat (100)	Favorite memory	Tweet by Guildwars2

Mail

ArenaNet Celebrating 10 Years of Guild Wars 2! Ten years ago, the launch of Guild Wars 2 opened a new window into the world of Tyria. Three expansions, five seasons of Living World releases, and countless updates later, we're still inspired by the dedication of the game's fans. To commemorate this anniversary for new and veteran players alike, we've added a series of new achievements taking you across the game to earn Proofs of Legend, which you can trade for the new Decade armor set. If you're busy this week, no need to worry — these achievements and the armor set will be available permanently. Characters who are turning ten themselves will also be receiving an extra Proof of Legend to kickstart their collection — if you have extras, you can trade them for some treats to share with your friends. It's an honor to share this world with you. Thanks for playing, and here's to many more years of adventuring in Tyria! —ArenaNet Visit an Ancient Armorsmith to trade in your Proofs of Legend!  Dwayna Waypoint —  Hero's Waypoint —  Magustan Court Waypoint —  Caledon Waypoint —  Eastern Watchpost Waypoint —

External links

• Happy 10th Anniversary, Guild Wars 2 Community!
• Twitch Drops are Live!
• A Fresh New Start with the Steam Welcome Pack
• Game Update Notes: August 23, 2022
• Studio Update: Guild Wars 2 Tenth Anniversary and Steam Launch on August 23

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