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World versus World
World versus World (also known as WvW) is a Player versus Player game mode where players from three different servers, or worlds, battle in the Mists. It features open-world combat on four large maps with up to several hundreds of players per map. In World versus World, players can besiege structures such as Keeps and Towers with siege weapons, battle over resources, and win rewards for their world. Find out more.
Hall of Monuments rewards
The Hall of Monuments is a location accessible in Guild Wars. It provides a means for players to transfer in-game achievements in the original series to Guild Wars 2. Various achievements earned in Guild Wars translate into points, which unlock unique rewards for the player in Guild Wars 2.
Points are earned by dedicating (putting in the hall) weapons, armor sets, miniatures, heros and titles. When various milestones or specific achievements are placed in the hall, a player receives several points. Players can unlock unique items (armor, weapons, miniatures or pets) for the first thirty points, as well as titles every five points up to 50... Read more.
The Movement of the World
The world of Tyria has known conflict, chaos, and generations of war. Rarely has there been a time of peace in these troubled lands. The years since the Ascension of Kormir and the defeat of the Great Destroyer have been no different. There have been dangers. There have been adventures. The world is no longer the Tyria it once was—and yet, so many things are the same, beneath her troubled exterior. Read more.
Shadow of the Mad King
Halloween has a long history in Tyria, and in times past was always marked by the spirit of Mad King Thorn cavorting among the people unleashing his own brand of insanity. However, it's been over 250 years since he was last seen, and for most people he is merely a figure of folklore. Despite this, rumors persist among the populace that something wicked this way comes.
Shadow of the Mad King was the first major game release for Guild Wars 2 and went live on October 22 (PST). This new game update included a number of new features for all players to enjoy, new content to explore and see, and a week-long Halloween event. Read more.
The Lost Shores
The Lost Shores' is a permanent game release coming to Guild Wars 2 during November 2012. The content will involve the Sea of Sorrows and be scaled up to level 80, allowing players of any level to access the event. This content will launch on November 16th, 2012 at noon PST alongside a one-time event spanning three days. However, there will be hints and teasers appearing before then to build up the new content. Make sure to log in. Find out more.
Wintersday
Wintersday is a special event for Guild Wars 2, running from December 14, 2012, through January 3, 2013. The content will involve the Toymaker Tixx and his massive airship toy workshop, which will visit every major city in Tyria. Find out more.
Flame and Frost: Prelude
Flame and Frost: Prelude is a game release kicking off the first entry in a multipart Living Story series. The patch introduces persistent world changes to Tyria as well as new items, rotating daily achievements, laurels, dungeon changes, guesting, and world transfer fees. Find out more.
Flame and Frost: The Gathering Storm
Flame and Frost: The Gathering Storm is the second game release in the Flame and Frost Living Story series. The patch introduces guild missions, the new Spirit Watch map for structured PvP, an expanded pool of selectable daily achievements, and the ability to preview items on the Trading Post. Find out more.
Flame and Frost: The Razing
Flame and Frost: The Razing is the penultimate game release in the Flame and Frost narrative. The update pits the cities of the Black Citadel and Hoelbrak against the Molten Alliance. Two new characters, Braham and Rox, require assistance from the heroes of Tyria to complete their missions. The Order of Whispers is at work to uncover the origin of the alliance formed between the dredge and Flame Legion. As the Molten Alliance continues to ravage the lands, it is time to begin the counteroffensive... Find out more.
Flame and Frost: Retribution
Flame and Frost: Retribution is the final game release in the Flame and Frost narrative. The finale will have players finding and destroying Molten weapon facilities, a new dungeon, to put down the Molten Alliance once and for all. The release brings new features to Structured PvP and World versus World. New guild missions and gem store items will be available. Find out more.
The Secret of Southsun
The Secret of Southsun is a game release having adventurers heading back to Southsun Cove after the events of Lost Shores and Flame and Frost. Trouble is brewing among refugees displaced during Flame and Frost and the Consortium's vacation resort. Inspector Ellen Kiel will need help dealing with the Consortium, refugees, and mysterious animal attacks that have taken place. Find out more.
Last Stand at Southsun
Last Stand at Southsun is a release concluding the narrative begun in The Secret of Southsun. The culprit behind the recent wildlife attacks on Southsun Cove has been revealed. Adventurers will join with Inspector Ellen Kiel to capture Canach in his lair, and defend the settlements against his master plan. This release also brings new features to World versus World, updates to Custom PvP Arenas, and a new guild mission. Find out more.
Dragon Bash
In these times of trouble, Lion's Arch celebrates Tyria's defiant spirit by holding a Dragon Bash. In this release, come celebrate all month long with various games, surprises, rewards, and fireworks. Visit a decorated Lion's Arch, bet on Moa Races, compete in the Dragon Ball Arena, beat pinatas, and collect Zhaitaffy candy for dragon-themed rewards, such as holographic dragon wings! New Dragon Coffers hold a chance for the new Dragon's Jade weapon skins. If you didn't get enough bashing of The Shatterer or Claw of Jormag, fear not! Players can venture throughout Tyria to find dragon holograms and defeat their holographic minions. Don't miss the fireworks finale every two hours from June 14th-16th to receive a special dragon helm!
The event starts June 11 and the Dragon Effigy Lighting Ceremony finale starts June 18. Find out more.
Sky Pirates of Tyria
Sky Pirates of Tyria is a release continuing the events begun in Dragon Bash. The culprit behind the attack on the Ship's Council has been identified as Mai Trin, but she escaped. Now Inspector Kiel has found the Aetherblades' secret headquarters in Lion's Arch and is deputizing adventurers to help her bring the killer to justice. In addition, players can track down Aetherblade Caches scattered around Tyria within mini-dungeons and jumping puzzles. Players can also purchase Aetherblade armor skins from the Gem Store directly.
This update introduces a new scavenger hunt from Cassin Hoppal where players can follow in the footsteps of the founder of Lion's Arch: Cobiah Marriner. Find out more.
Bazaar of the Four Winds
Bazaar of the Four Winds is a release following the events of Dragon Bash. The magnificent Zephyr Sanctum has arrived in Tyria, carrying the Zephyrites, a peaceful and secluded people. Players must master the Aspects of Sun, Wind, and Lightning from the Zephyrites and travel along the new zone Labyrinthine Cliffs if they wish to reach the sanctum. Adventurers can participate in Sanctum Sprint, Belcher's Bluff, a scavenger hunt for Sky Crystals wielding the aspects, and much more. Players can also find Zephyr Sanctum Kite Baskets across Tyria and a scavenger hunt for large kite baskets. The release introduces the celestial prefix, which require recipes obtained from Zephyr Sanctum Supply Boxes. Players can purchase Kite Fortunes from the Gem Store. The release also introduces achievement rewards, including Radiant armor and Hellfire armor skins. Find out more.
Cutthroat Politics
Cutthroat Politics is a release continuing the narrative begun in Bazaar of the Four Winds. Two candidates, Captain Ellen Kiel and Captain Evon Gnashblade, are working to secure a trade agreement with the Zephyr Sanctum. However, the Zephyrites will only work with the candidate that has the support of Tyria behind them. The candidates are reaching out to the players, promising rewards and sponsoring entertainment such as new PvP activities: Aspect Arena and Southsun Survival. The election will also determine which new fractal will be created later in the year: Thaumanova Reactor or the Fall of Abaddon. In addition, adventurers can take part in a new PvE challenge mission: Candidate Trials. Adventurers now must put their support behind their desired candidate and determine the course of the Living World. Find out more.
Queen's Jubilee
Queen's Jubilee is a release celebrating the 10th anniversary of Queen Jennah's reign. The new Crown Pavilion has been built over the The Great Collapse that will be unveiled at the start. The Queen is holding several games for the occasion, including the Queen's Gauntlet with gambit conditions to increase difficult and rewards. Previous activities return in a daily rotation between Sanctum Sprint, Southsun Survival, Crab Toss, and Keg Brawl.
This update also introduces the Account Wallet making various currencies and dungeon tokens account-wide, as well as permanent finishers for PvP and WvW, a solo queue for sPvP, and new Supply Mastery for WvW. Rewards have been updated for Champions and Dungeons, providing more incentive to tackle the various dungeons and enemies.
Find out more.
Clockwork Chaos
Clockwork Chaos is a release continuing the events begun in Queen's Jubilee. Queen Jennah will be addressing the nation of Kryta, rumored to contain a major surprise. However, the mysterious Scarlet Briar reveals herself and unleashes her clockwork minions across Tyria! Defend against the invasions and work with Emissary Vorpp to gain access to Scarlet's new stronghold within Tyria: Scarlet's Funhouse.
This release includes a celebration of the first anniversary for Guild Wars 2. Birthday Gifts will be sent out to characters reaching one year old. This release also adjusts the rate of World XP, introduces a new Trebuchet Mastery in WvW, and removes culling in PvE.
Find out more.
Tequatl Rising
Tequatl Rising is a release involving Tequatl the Sunless, a dragon lieutenant found in Splintered Coast, Sparkfly Fen. Tequatl has evolved after his numerous defeats at the hands of adventurers, making the fight with the dragon a formidable challenge for only the bravest of adventurers to overcome. The changes include new attacks and abilities for Tequatl, changes to the turrets and mega laser mechanics, multiple phases, launch pads, and new rewards unique to the event. The other world boss events also received minor updates, making the battles less trivial and scale better with the number of players. The release also brings the long awaited Looking for Group tool, allowing players to form parties easily to play through events, dungeons, and other content. World versus World received a major update with Bloodlust in the Borderlands, where players must compete to capture ancient ruins at the lake in the center of every Borderland. The Gem Store has a new set of items available for the release. Find out more.
Twilight Assault
Twilight Assault is a release introducing a new path in Twilight Arbor, the Nightmare Court dungeon in Caledon Forest. Lionguard Turma has reasons to believe Scarlet Briar, the leader of the Aetherblades and the disruptor of the Queen's Jubilee, is up to something. This patch adds a new path to Twilight Arbor as well as new achievements, hairstyles and skins and also introduces an upgraded WvW Rewards system. Find out more.
Blood and Madness
Halloween has returned to Tyria, along with the Mad King—but a new menace has emerged to threaten both the Mad Realm and our world! Magister Tassi needs your help to keep everyone alive long enough to enjoy Tyria's annual spooky celebration!
Blood and Madness is a release introducing Bloody Prince Thorn, the ghost of Prince Edrick Thorn, son of King Oswald Thorn, with a new story instance and the return of Shadow of the Mad King 2012.This patch also introduces the WvW Season 1, starting at 18 October 2013, with new achievements, reward, titles, armor and weapon skins. Find out more.
Tower of Nightmares
Some new trouble is growing in Kessex Hills. Carefully hidden by magic, the krait have been working tirelessly on a terror unlike anything seen before in Tyria. Marjory Delaqua and Kasmeer Meade are investigating the illusory curtain that's cloaking part of Viathan Lake, and they need your help! What secret lies behind the veil?
Tower of Nightmares is a release introducing the new living world story with a new skill Antitoxin Spray, new achievements, rewards, finisher, armor and weapon skins. Find out more.
The Nightmares Within
The dark tower in Kessex Hills has been breached! Now is the time to storm the tower and begin setting things to rights. Within the morbid stronghold of the Toxic Alliance, you'll find new dangers, new challenges, and come face-to-face with terror incarnate.
The Nightmares Within is a release introducing the Tower of Nightmares location with some new exclusive looks and new miniatures. Find out more.
Fractured
Delve Into the Fractals of the Mists
Explore great moments from Tyria's past and test your battle skills in this never-ending chain of dungeons that become more and more challenging the farther you go! Begin your battle through time and space in this infinitely challenging series of dungeons!
Fractured is a release introducing a major change to Fractals of the Mists with 3 new permanent fractals, 2 new fractal bosses and some new exclusive rewards. This release introduces too a new arena space added to Obsidian Sanctum that allows combat between opposing groups of players. Find out more.
A Very Merry Wintersday
Wintersday returns to Lion's Arch in the A Very Merry Wintersday release. All the wintery activities from last year return in full flurry. Tixx and his great Tixx's Infinirarium returns, an explorable dungeon to fight off toy creations and work together to defend the gift dolyaks in Toypocalypse. Players can battle their way across snowflake platforms exploding presents, and giant snowballs to get the gifts to the children in Winter Wonderland jumping puzzle. For less violent players, Bell Choir lets you bring Wintersday cheer with frost-themed tunes.
The release concludes the Tower of Nightmares story arc with The Nightmare Is Over and introduces the much-anticipated ascended armor. A new set of healing skills are available for acquisition along with skill and trait balance to the professions. The Gem Store offers appropriately-themed items for the event and new items such as Collection Expander. Find out more.
The Origins of Madness
The Origins of Madness starts the final arc for the first Living World chapter on January 21. Like the Mysterious Probes scattered around Tyria, the arc probes the reasons behind Scarlet Briar's exploits and deeds that have been causing havoc in Tyria for the past year. The probes aggravate the creatures of the depths and enormous wurms arise from beneath the earth. A monstrous Twisted Marionette, Scarlet's twisted humor, guards the operation of the probes. The heroes must face down these threats and work with Rox, Braham, Kasmeer Meade, Marjory Delaqua, and a new asuran ally to unveil Scarlet's true intentions. Find out more.
The Edge of the Mists
The Edge of the Mists release introduces The Edge of the Mists, a new World versus World map players can access at any time. The map provides a location for players to participate in while they are in the queue for World versus World. Players can fight for supply drops to their respective keeps in the primary WvW maps. The Edge of the Mists was revealed after Scarlet Briar ripped open a portal to The Mists and heroes must journey to defend it. This portal has cause spatial disruptions elsewhere in the world as well. Find out more.
Escape from Lion's Arch
Escape from Lion's Arch was released on the 18th of February, and concerns the fate of Lion's Arch as Scarlet Briar leads her troops into the city. Scarlet and her army held nothing back against the city. Nothing was spared and all corners of the city were hit, which resulted in scattered citizens and crumbling buildings. Her army is now using deadly miasma to force anyone remaining either to leave or die. She deployed her drill into the harbor, which is sure to help further her plan. Find out more.
Battle for Lion's Arch
Battle for Lion's Arch continues the events of Escape from Lion's Arch, where the Lionguard and the Orders band together to fight back against Scarlet's ruinous invasion. Players will continue to skirmish with the Molten Alliance, Toxic Alliance, and Aetherblades forces. The mysterious technology involving the Eternal Alchemy first seen in Triple Trouble makes a return, where players must defeat the three knights guarding the monolithic drill scouring Lion's Arch bay. Once defeated, players can enter a portal to the drill and face Scarlet in a final battle. The climactic battle will answer many of the burning questions behind Scarlet's actions and bring changes that will shake the land of Tyria to the core. And Kasmeer will do plenty of hiccuping. Find out more...
Battle for Lion's Arch: Aftermath
Battle for Lion's Arch: Aftermath release shows the aftermath of what players experience in the Battle for Lion's Arch and will conclude the current story arc. This release introduces the WvW Spring Tournament 2014 starting on March 28 and running through May 30 and also removes the ability to gain glory in Structured PvP in preparation for the new spvp rewards system. Find out more...
April 2014 Feature Pack
The April 2014 Feature Pack is out! Players can obtain 40 new grandmaster traits by exploring the world or purchasing traits from a trainer. This comes alongside repairing armor for free and resetting your traits at any time. Ferocity is a new primary attribute with Critical Damage now a secondary attribute. The update also brings the wardrobe, which streamlines the transmutation process and makes it easier than ever to customize character appearance. Structured PvP has a multitude of changes including the removal of glory and a new map. Finally, the megaserver system completely overhauls how players get together in the world, removing the home world concept and grouping by your connections with other players. Find out more...
Festival of the Four Winds
Festival of the Four Winds is a release bringing back Zephyr Sanctum and The Crown Pavilion. The Labyrinthine Cliffs will be Chinese-themed in celebration of the China release. Players will be able to search for shards, race in Sanctum Sprint, battle in the Aspect Arena, and...fly on dolyaks? The Crown Pavilion returns with players battling hordes of foes and the Queen's Gauntlet will be available for more attempts to finally defeat Liadri the Concealing Dark. Find out more...
Gates of Maguuma
Gates of Maguuma begins Season 2 of the Living World as the Zephyr Sanctum is brought down over the Maguuma Wastes. Players join Marjory, Kasmeer, Rox, Braham, and Taimi to investigate and help the Zephyrites.
This release introduces a new zone: Dry Top, west of the Brisban Wildlands. It also introduces the Story Journal, allowing palyers to track and replay the story of Season 2, and unlock new achievements. Find out more...
Entanglement
Entanglement continues Season 2 of the Living World with a growing threat from Dry Top. Players are alerted to trouble in Prosperity where Taimi was left alone to research. Meet up with Braham to check on her, continue the search for the ley line hub, and learn more about the mysterious figure watching from the cliff.
This release opens a new episode in the Story Journal, including new achievements, and a new Ambrite weapon set. Find out more...
The Dragon's Reach: Part 1
Mordremoth's reach grows as his corruption spreads across the whole of Tyria, even as far as the Iron Marches. The racial leaders are called to unite against this new threat. However, they have their own problems to deal with, including ghosts and other dragon minions, and more waypoints are being wrapped in vines, threatening the stability of the network. Players must help the leaders come together and unite the races once more as Taimi works to fix the waypoints.
This release continues Season 2 of the Living World with a new episode in the Story Journal, new achievements, the start of a new progressive back item, and new kites in the Buried Locked Chests. Find out more...
The Dragon's Reach: Part 2
In this mid-season finale for Season 2 of the Living World, problems arise for the human leader, Queen Jennah, who has been accused of conspiring with Scarlet in the attack on Divinity's Reach. Players must work with Kasmeer and Countess Anise to clear the queen's name so she can attend the summit. Meanwhile, the asuran representative, Councilor Phlunt, continues to interfere with Taimi's research. With all the world leaders in one place, however, the summit may prove too dangerous as Mordremoth's power grows.
This release introduces a new area of Dry Top, new achievements, a new Maguuma Wastes Reward Track for PvP, and the final step for the Mysterious Vine begun in the previous release. Find out more...
September 2014 Feature Pack
The September 2014 Feature Pack is out, bringing plenty of quality of life changes for all players. Check out our overview of the skill balance changes. Guilds are now global and the Trading Post has been redesigned with a sleek, new interface and multiple improvements. The crafting interface is improved and progressive backpacks are introduced. These compliment a more rewarding level experience with individual level rewards and changes to personal story progression. The Hero panel and Wardrobe have new tabs for finishers, outfits, and miniatures. Achievement categories have been reorganized and new collections achievements are introduced.
Commander tags are now account wide and can switch between four colors at any time. WvW players have a new Siege Golem Mastery ability along with the Siege Disabler trick. The patch brings the Guild Wars 2 World Tournament Series for PvP players, along with standard enemy models option in Team Arenas and Custom Arena. This release also introduces two exclusive sets of armor and the Glorious Reward Track. Find out more...
Blood and Madness Redux
In this Blood and Madness release, Halloween has returned to Tyria once again, bringing new rewards to sweeten the experience. Players can once again join Magister Tassi to confront the Bloody Prince Thorn as he attempts to enter Tyria. The Mad Realm is open as well, allowing players to fight in the Mad King's Labyrinth or Lunatic Inquisition, or even attempt the Mad King's Clock Tower. Rewards have been upgraded to include new minis, consumables, recipes, and even the new Hexed Outfit.
This release also brings new Halloween achievements, two collections, and a Halloween Reward Track for PvP. Find out more.
Echoes of the Past
The Living World returns in Echoes of the Past as the fight moves further into the Maguuma Wastes towards Mordremoth. Players must reunite with the Pact and old friends to join in the fight against the Elder Dragon's armies.
This release opens a new episode in the Story Journal, a new zone: The Silverwastes, the beginning of two new armor sets, and new achievements for the current and earlier episodes. Find out more.
Tangled Paths
The battle against Mordremoth's forces continue in the Silverwastes, leading into newly discovered underground caverns with new threats. Players will need to coordinate their attack on the map against the Mordrem enemies. Meanwhile, the Zephyrite masters continue to search for the Master of Peace, who has carried his precious cargo behind enemy lines.
This release opens a new episode in the Story Journal, including new achievements, another new armor piece, and new rewards for Bandit Crests. Find out more.
Seeds of Truth
The Pact continues to fight Mordremoth in the Silverwastes. The local skritt have allowed players to use their skritt tunnels, opening new areas for exploration. Meanwhile, with Caithe gone and the egg in her possession, the only hope lies with the Pale Tree and the Dream. Players must re-live the terrible memories of Caithe's past to find a hint to where she might be hidden.
This release adds a new episode in the Story Journal, including new achievements, a new Drydock Scratch|jumping puzzle, two new Carapace and Luminescent armor pieces, and new rewards for Bandit Crests. In addition, PvP received updates to Team and Solo Arenas, as well as map selection, matchmaking and leaderboard improvements, and Dishonor changes. Find out more.
A Very Merry Wintersday Redux
Wintersday returns as the celebration moves to Divinity's Reach, bringing the wintery activities from last year back in full flurry. Players can once again fight off toy creations in Tixx's Infinirarium, defend gift dolyaks in Toypocalypse, practice their jumping skills in Winter Wonderland, or join in the Bell Choir for some festive music. PvP players can also join in on Snowball Mayhem. Rewards have been upgraded to include new minis, tonics, and skins, as well as a Wintersday tree for your home instance, a new Star of Gratitude for extra Empyreal Fragments, and a Wintersday Reward Track.
In addition, updates have been made to the Daily achievement system to focus on specific types of content, and a new login rewards system has been added. For Structured PvP, the new PvP ladder test season begins for the next month. World vs. World Sneak Attack event begins today as well. Find out more.
Super Adventure Festival
The Super Adventure Box returns as a yearly festival! Available until April 19th, players can again fight through World 1 and World 2 to rescue Princess Miya from Lord Vanquish, or make an attempt at completing Tribulation Mode. New achievements, orange weapons, and guild halls decorations are also available. Find out more.
A Very Merry Wintersday
As the days get shorter and the year is coming to an end, it is time to ring in the festive season once more. From December 15 until January 5, Toymaker Tixx and his trusty golem Toxx return to spread some holiday cheer (and chaos) with their wondrous workshop. Join in the festivities and participate in the Bell Choir, show your jumping skills in the Winter Wonderland, explore the Secret Lair of the Snowmen and warm Freezie's frozen heart, and lead your team to victory in Snowball Mayhem. Of course, there's also gifts and brand new rewards waiting.
Happy Holidays!
Champions — Chapter 1: Truce
Take part in the Icebrood Saga's multichapter finale and discover what Chapter 1: Truce has to offer!
What's worse than one dragon wreaking havoc? That's right. Two dragons. Stirring from his slumber, Primordus sends his minions to set Tyria's main city hubs ablaze. Meanwhile, Jormag continues to blur the lines between enemy and friend, trying to win you over. Can you really trust the scheming ice dragon?
Gather your friends and allies to counter the attacks in special Dragon Response Missions and cement your victory by defeating dragon champions. Team up with the Order of the Crystal Bloom, one of the first allied factions to come help you in your mission. Of course, there's rewards, too! Unlock the new Dragon Slayer Mastery Track, collect new Dragon Slayer weapons and Volcanic Stormcaller weapons, and get your hands on the new Crystal Bloom Axe.
Find out more.
Lunar New Year
Happy Lunar New Year!
Join the annual festivities in The Crown Pavilion to celebrate the Canthan New Year! This year's zodiac animal is the ox — making 2021 the year of prosperity through diligence, determination, and hard work. Test your luck by purchasing Lucky Envelopes or Black Lion Chest Keys! Alternatively, light fireworks around the pavilion, play Dragon Ball Arena, partake in the Celestial Challenge, show your prowess in the Firecracker Lighting adventure or participate in a race. Lastly, don't forget to honor ox by wearing the Lucky Great Ox Lantern backpack to celebrate in style! Find out more.
Champions — Chapter 2: Power
Take part in the Icebrood Saga's multichapter finale and discover what Chapter 2: Power has to offer!
Beset by the rampaging forces of Primordus, Tyria's defenders face an uneasy ceasefire with Jormag. As the conflict grows, makeshift alliances will be tested as the Elder Dragons gather their strength. Face the conflict head-on and become the champion Tyria needs in the second chapter of The Icebrood Saga's climactic finale. Find out more.
Champions — Chapter 3: Balance
It was horrific... Whole villages of innocent people... Just frozen. Midstep. For hundreds of years to come.
Take part in the Icebrood Saga's multichapter finale and discover what Chapter 3: Balance has to offer!
Jormag is as deadly and corrupted as their twin, Primordus. There is no peace in this balance—only a terrible push and pull of opposing elemental magics, each laying claim to the unstable territory between them. Something must give, and you can only hope it’s something you can bear to lose.
Scry into the past as Braham Eirsson seeking the meaning of the Owl Spirit's prophecy. Sustain in Dragon Response Missions joined by the Tengu and earn new masteries and rewards. Find out more.
Champions — Chapter 4: Judgment
Take part in the Icebrood Saga's multichapter finale and discover what Chapter 4: Judgment has to offer!
Braham Eirsson's destiny is unfolding. When his arrow pierced Jormag's fang, he shouldered his people's quest for retribution against the dragon. He's grown into a hero worthy of the prophecy—but fulfilling it may come at a price you've seen too many friends pay. As avatars of a hatred that spans millennia, what will become of the Elder Dragons' mortal champions? Find out more.
Dragon Bash
Knut Whitebear beckons you all to travel to Hoelbrak to partake in the local festivities from June 22 to July 13. Pummel puny piñatas, show your skills in the Dragon Arena, cheer for your favourite moa racer, participate in mount races, and battle holograms in the Hologram Stampede.
Let's bash the dragon.
Wrath of the Twisted Marionette
Travel to the Eye of the North and speak with the Mist Stranger near the Scrying Pool to get caught up on how you and your allies can interrupt the Twisted Marionette’s power, progress the global community goal, and earn new or old achievements and rewards.
The Legendary Armory a quality-of-life improvement has also been released!
Complete the Cycle: Return to Living World Season 3
Living World is the story of the Elder Dragon cycle, and now is the perfect time to look at everything that's happened on the path that brought us here with the Living World Return bonus event. Join the mission to catch up on Living World episodes you've missed—for free—and jump-start your legendary journey in Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons!
You'll need to own Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™ to play Living World™ Season 3 episodes. Completing the expansion content is not a requirement, but the Living World Season 3 storyline continues from Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns—so beware of spoilers!
Prepurchase: Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons is available for prepurchase! Buy your copy today and prepare for your journey to Cantha.
Over two centuries ago, the Empire of the Dragon severed all bonds with central Tyria and Elona. Cantha has its own history of turmoil and triumph, reflected in ancient landmarks, enduring artistry, and modern life. The Jade Wind petrified everything it touched, devastating the southeastern coastal regions. A stone sea holds no food—but it’s absorbed centuries of magic. Canthan innovators have long sought practical applications for the material now known as “dragonjade,” achieving solutions undreamed of elsewhere in the world. New innovations are on the horizon…
Complete the Cycle: Return to Living World Season 4
Living World is the story of the Elder Dragon cycle, and now is the perfect time to look at everything that's happened on the path that brought us here with the Living World Return bonus event. Join the mission to catch up on Living World episodes you've missed—for free—and jump-start your legendary journey in Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons!
You'll need to own Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire™ to play Living World™ Season 4 episodes. Completing the expansion content is not a requirement, but the Living World Season 4 storyline continues from Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire—so beware of spoilers!
Shadow of the Mad King
Spooky comes, spooky goes! Get ready, everyone. The black wind blows!
It's time for the annual halloween festivities! Flock to Lion's Arch as the Mad King returns from the Mad Realm and pay homage to his madness from October 5 to November 9. Stuff your face (or your pockets) with Candy Corn, get lost in the Mad King's Labyrinth, ascend to madness or race against the clock in the Mad King's Clock Tower jumping puzzle or one of the mount races. Alternatively, be an entertaining subject and participate in the Lunatic Inquisition or Reaper's Rumble.
Just remember: your Mad King says... "Enjoy yourself!"
Complete the Cycle: Return to The Icebrood Saga
Living World is the story of the Elder Dragon cycle, and now is the perfect time to look at everything that's happened on the path that brought us here with the Living World Return bonus event. Join the mission to catch up on Living World episodes you've missed—for free—and jump-start your legendary journey in Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons!
You'll need to own Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire™ to play Living World™ Season 5 episodes. Completing the expansion content is not a requirement, but the Living World Season 5 storyline continues from Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire—so beware of spoilers!
A Very Merry Wintersday
As the days get shorter and the year is coming to an end, it is time to ring in the festive season once more. From December 14 until January 4, Toymaker Tixx and his trusty golem Toxx return to spread some holiday cheer (and chaos) with their wondrous workshop. Join in the festivities and participate in the Bell Choir, show your jumping skills in the Winter Wonderland, explore the Secret Lair of the Snowmen and warm Freezie's frozen heart, and lead your team to victory in Snowball Mayhem. Of course, there's also gifts and brand new rewards waiting. Happy Holidays!
Current release: Lunar New Year
Happy Lunar New Year!
Join the annual festivities in the Crown Pavilion to celebrate the Canthan New Year! This year's zodiac animal is the tiger — making 2022 the year of prosperity through bravery, determination and confidence. Test your luck by purchasing Lucky Envelopes or Black Lion Chest Keys! Alternatively, light fireworks around the pavilion, play Dragon Ball Arena, partake in the Celestial Challenge, show your prowess in the Firecracker Lighting adventures or participate in a race. Lastly, don't forget to honor tiger by wearing the Lucky Great Tiger Lantern backpack to celebrate in style! Find out more.
Current release: Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons is live! Buy your copy and journey to Cantha today.
Over two centuries ago, the Empire of the Dragon severed all bonds with central Tyria and Elona. Cantha has its own history of turmoil and triumph, reflected in ancient landmarks, enduring artistry, and modern life. The Jade Wind petrified everything it touched, devastating the southeastern coastal regions. A stone sea holds no food—but it’s absorbed centuries of magic. Canthan innovators have long sought practical applications for the material now known as “dragonjade,” achieving solutions undreamed of elsewhere in the world. New innovations are on the horizon…
Current release: Super Adventure Festival
Mushrooms and trampolines are reaching new heights in bounciness.
Are you ready for a super adventure? Then head to any capital city and join in the annual fun! Moto's Super Adventure Box is open for players to enjoy once more. Do you have what it takes to save Princess Miya from the grasps of the evil Lord Vanquish? Whether you're new or a seasoned veteran, there's much to explore and to collect! Complete new achievements and collections, unlock new weapons, purchase new guild hall decorations, and more!
Festivities continue until April 19 19:00.
Current release: Flame and Frost
Experience Living World from the beginning and see where the members of Dragon's Watch began their journeys. The first episode of Living World Season 1, “Flame and Frost,” is now playable in Guild Wars 2 for the first time since 2013, along with new and returning rewards and new achievements. Living World Season 1 episodes will be free additions to the core game and available to all players, permanently.
Current release: Sky Pirates
The second episode of Living World Season 1 is now playable for free in your Story Journal! Living World Season 1 content is back in Guild Wars 2 for the first time since 2013, along with new and returning rewards and achievements. Episodes are free, permanent additions to the base game and available to all players.
As the city of Lion’s Arch gathers to celebrate the Elder Dragon Zhaitan’s defeat, team up with Marjory Delaqua and Kasmeer Meade for the first time and uncover a plot to disrupt Tyria’s newfound peace.
Current release: Dragon Bash 2022
After the long battle to save Tyria from the Elder Dragons, it’s time to celebrate your victories! Join the party from now until June 28 to beat up holograms, break open piñatas, bet on your favorite racing moas, and earn new and returning rewards.
You’ll find most Dragon Bash festivities in the norn capital city, Hoelbrak. Check your in-game mail for an invitation from Knut Whitebear, which you can use to teleport to Hoelbrak. Activities and vendors are located all over the city—just look for the red dragon icons on your map!
Current release: Clockwork Chaos
The third episode of Living World Season 1 is now playable for free as a permanent addition in your story journal! Queen Jennah will be addressing the nation of Kryta, rumored to contain a major surprise. However, the mysterious Scarlet Briar reveals herself and unleashes her clockwork minions across Tyria! Defend against the invasions and work with Emissary Vorpp to gain access to Scarlet's new stronghold within Tyria: Scarlet's Playhouse.
The release also includes updated world boss mechanics for Svanir Shaman, Fire Elemental, Shadow Behemoth, and Jungle Wurm, as well as mistlock instability balance changes and more.
Current release: Festival of the Four Winds 2022
Festival of the Four Winds has returned to Tyria! Come kick back in the Labyrinthine Cliffs, take down watchknights in the Crown Pavilion, and complete achievements to earn new rewards, including the Zephyrite Shawl, Watchwork weapons, and more.
Current release: Guild Wars 2 10th Anniversary
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's 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!
Current release: Tower of Nightmares
The fourth episode of Living World Season 1 is now playable for free in your Story Journal! Living World Season 1 content is back in Guild Wars 2 for the first time since 2013, along with new and returning rewards and achievements. Episodes are free, permanent additions to the base game and available to all players.
New trouble is growing in Kessex Hills. Carefully hidden by magic, the krait have been working tirelessly on a terror unlike anything seen before in Tyria. Marjory Delaqua and Kasmeer Meade are investigating the illusory curtain that’s cloaking part of Viathan Lake, and they need your help! What secret lies behind the veil?
Current release: Battle for Lion's Arch
The fifth and final episode of Living World Season 1 is now playable for free in your Story Journal! Living World Season 1 content is back in Guild Wars 2 for the first time since 2013, along with new and returning rewards and achievements. Episodes are free, permanent additions to the base game and available to all players.
A battle is brewing in Lion's Arch. After a campaign of terror by the sylvari Scarlet Briar leaving scars across Tyria, the terrorist has set her sights on the city. Fight off her alliances and twisted minions in the rubble of Lion's Arch and do battle against her prototype watchknights!
As well as the story, the release includes a strike mission (Strike Mission: Old Lion's Court) and a replayable public instance (The Battle For Lion's Arch).
Current release: A Very Merry Wintersday 2022
Happy Wintersday, Tyria! Our yearly holiday festival is now live and available until January 3, 2023. You can check out all the details in the full release notes on our official forums. Read on for a quick rundown of the activities you can take part in during this festival and the rewards you can earn!
This festival is accessible to players of any level. Even if you’re brand new to the game, you can easily take part in our Wintersday activities and earn new cosmetic unlocks, utility items, and more!
Current release: Lunar New Year 2023
The annual Lunar New Year festival is in full swing in Divinity’s Reach! Tyrians are celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit with fireworks, games, delicious Canthan food, and prizes. This yearly festival is now live and will be available until January 31.
This festival is accessible to players of any level. Even if you’re brand new to the game, you can easily take part in our Lunar New Year activities and earn new cosmetic unlocks, utility items, and more!
Current release: Super Adventure Festival
Booting W3Z0. Keep calm this is just a test.
Are you ready for a super adventure? Then head to any capital city and join in the annual fun! Moto's Super Adventure Box is open for players to enjoy once more. Do you have what it takes to save Princess Miya from the grasps of the evil Lord Vanquish? Whether you're new or a seasoned veteran, there's much to explore and to collect! Complete new achievements, unlock new weapons, purchase new guild hall decorations, and more!
Festivities continue until April 18.
Current release: “What Lies Beneath”
The Elder Dragon saga concluded with Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons™, and we’re ready to turn the page to the next chapter of the Guild Wars 2 story: “What Lies Beneath”! Rejoin your Friends' Detective Agency allies—Detective Rama, his hat, and Gorrik—along with Xunlai Jade engineer Yao to investigate the dangers lurking deep in the Jade Sea and find the source of the jade mine workers’ corruption. In the brand-new map, Gyala Delve, you’ll discover a dark side of Cantha that you haven’t seen before!
This chapter is free to all owners of Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons forever. Unlike previous Living World releases, it can be unlocked at any time at no gem cost.
Current release: “Dragon Bash 2023”
The Dragon Bash festival has begun in Hoelbrak! Everyone is welcome to join this event. This yearly festival will be available until June 27—so start smashing those dragon piñatas today!
Dragon Bash is accessible to players of any level. Even if you’re brand new to the game, you can easily take part in all the activities! Read on for a quick rundown of the activities you can participate in during this festival and the rewards you can earn–including the new Dragonrender Weapons and Holographic Dragon Chest Armor!
Current release: “What Lies Within”
The story of Guild Wars 2 continues today with “What Lies Within”—a new update that’s free for owners of Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons™. After investigating troubling rumors surrounding Jade Brotherhood mining operations in “What Lies Beneath,” the commander and their allies must now push the crisis in Gyala Delve to its resolution, driving the ravenous wanderer that is plaguing the depths up to the surface and destroying it there.
This chapter is free to all owners of Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons forever. Unlike previous Living World releases, it can be unlocked at any time at no gem cost.
Current release: “Festival of the Four Winds”
The Festival of the Four Winds has begun! Everyone is welcome to join this event. This yearly festival features two locations: Labyrinthine Cliffs and the Crown Pavilion. These locations will be available until August 8.
Both Labyrinthine Cliffs and the Crown Pavilion are accessible to players of any level. Even if you’re brand new to the game, you can easily take part in all the activities! Read on for a quick rundown of the activities you can participate in during this festival and the rewards you can earn.
Prepurchase: “Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure”
A new chapter unfolds in Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, the fourth expansion for the award-winning MMORPG Guild Wars 2. Soar through the skies to combat the strange and otherworldly forces emerging through rifts to devastate Tyria. The adventure continues through three major story and content releases to follow. A self-contained story with its own resolution will play out at launch. Later releases will seamlessly pick up where the launch arc concluded and tell the rest of the expansion's story. Additional features and updates across the game are planned for release every quarter.
Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure is available for prepurchase! Pick it up right now through the official web store, from the in-game store, Steam, or official retailers.
Current release: “A Very Merry Wintersday”
Come join us in celebrating Wintersday—Toymaker Tixx has made his annual visit to Divinity's Reach to spread seasonal cheer and festivity! Bring the cheer of Wintersday to the distant north in the Secret Lair of the Snowmen, complete daily achievements to earn fanciful holiday weapons, save Wintersday for the orphans spread around Divinity’s Reach by giving them wrapped gifts, test your snow-throwing skills against other players in Snowball Mayhem, experience the joy of jumping in Winter Wonderland, defend against waves of toys in Toypocalypse, and help keep Tixx's airship, the Infinirarium, in order! You will also see Wintersday gifts appearing all around Tyria.
Current release: “Shadow of the Mad King”
Just looking at you makes me puke. See these Paper Bags? Your Mad King says...
WEAR! Wear them for my sake!
(laugh)
The Shadow of the Mad King festival begins today! This year, we have many ghoulish goodies to seek out and a brand-new mode for the Mad King's Clock Tower. You’ll have three thrilling weeks until November 7 to participate in the festivities and gobble up as much candy corn as you can stomach.
The gates to the Mad Realm have opened once again, and Kryta's most infamous monarch, Mad King Thorn, has returned to hold court in Lion's Arch! Loyal vassals of the king are strongly encouraged to enjoy the festivities: meet the denizens of the Mad Realm in events across Kryta; tour the Mad Realm itself in the Mad King's Labyrinth and fearsome Mad King's Clock Tower jumping puzzle; compete with your fellow mortals in Lunatic Inquisition, Reaper's Rumble, and the Mad King's Raceway; attend to the king's whims in his notorious Mad King Says game; or match wits and blades against royalty in Ascent to Madness.
Current release: “Lunar New Year”
It’s time for the first festival of 2024, so head over to Divinity's Reach and enjoy the annual Lunar New Year celebration. During the Year of the Dragon, you can enjoy fireworks displays, participate in games, sample delicious Canthan food, and earn new rewards. This yearly festival is live now and will be available until February 20.
Another new year dawns on Tyria—join the festivities in Divinity's Reach! The Year of the Dragon is once more upon us, and the Lunar New Year Festival returns with new rewards. Collect and open Lucky Envelopes to earn Essences of Luck, delicious foods, fireworks, valuable items, and a chance to find the new Lucky Dragon Lantern and Lucky Great Dragon Lantern backpacks!
Current release: “Through the Veil”
Through the Veil is a content release launched on November 7, 2023 as an additional chapter of Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure. The release is free for everyone and automatically accessible with the expansion.
The release includes the first section of a new map and three new story episodes. A challenge mode for Strike Mission: Cosmic Observatory has also been made available.
This game update also provided several quality of life improvements (such as the option to adjust the login screen background and audio, bug fixes for dungeons, and collections for relics).
Current release: “Super Adventure Festival”
Moto's world-renowned Super Adventure Box returns again! Explore two worlds (and one test zone) of excitement, peril, and educational entertainment to earn holographic weapons and a variety of loot. Travelers can visit the Super Adventure Box in Rata Sum—temporary portals have been placed in each major city to facilitate easy travel to the scenic hub of asuran culture!
Jump into a virtual world, earn baubles, and exchange them for all sorts of retro-themed rewards. This yearly festival is now live and will be available until May 7.
Super Adventure Festival is accessible to players of any level. Even if you’re brand new to the game, you can easily take part in all this festival has to offer! Read on for a quick rundown of the activities you can participate in during this festival and the rewards you can earn.
Current release: “The Realm of Dreams”
Today, we’re thrilled for you to experience the second major update for Guild Wars 2®: Secrets of the Obscure™—”The Realm of Dreams”! This update contains three new story chapters that begin when Heitor’s barrier has finally fallen. Peitha’s army prepares to march further into the heart of Nayos, but what dangers await beyond the veil, and how much attrition can her forces survive? Peitha and the wayfinder will need new allies to bolster their ranks if they hope to bring the war to Eparch’s gates. But who will they be able to convince to step out from the shadow of the Midnight King?
This update brings a slew of features and content additions for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, including new weapon proficiencies for all nine professions, the tier-one Obsidian legendary armor set, the legendary relic, the Temple of Febe Strike Mission challenge mode, expanded Astral Ward Masteries, two new Convergences bosses, and the sky-chak striker ranger pet.
Current release: “The Midnight King”
After Peitha's failed gamble at the coliseum, turmoil grips Inner Nayos. Eparch hunkers in the spires of Zakiros, amassing unfathomable power. Isgarren has yet to commit the full might of the Astral Ward, but the time for Peitha's forces to strike runs short. Shoulder to shoulder with an unlikely alliance of soldiers, wizards, and demons, the wayfinder spearheads a desperate attempt to overthrow the Midnight King and take the throne of the Realm of Dreams.
As for today, “The Midnight King” update contains oodles of new things to do, places to explore, and rewards to collect, contains three new story chapters that begin after the events of “The Realm of Dreams”, the Suffused Obsidian legendary armor the Lonely Tower fractal dungeon and among other things.
As a refresher, this update—and the two major updates before it—are part of the Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure content cycle and therefore included for anyone who owns the expansion!
Current release: “Dragon Bash”
The Dragon Bash festival has begun in Hoelbrak! Everyone is welcome to join this event. This yearly festival will be available until June 25—so start smashing those dragon piñatas today!
Dragon Bash is accessible to players of any level. Even if you’re brand new to the game, you can easily take part in all the activities! Read on for a quick rundown of the activities you can participate in during this festival and the rewards you can earn–including the new Sacred Crystal weapons!
Current release: “Festival of the Four Winds”
The Festival of the Four Winds has arrived! This annual celebration, orchestrated by Her Royal Majesty Queen Jennah of Kryta, heralds the joy of summer with tons of excitement throughout Tyria. The festivities are in full swing across two locations—the Crown Pavilion in Divinity's Reach and the Labyrinthine Cliffs—where players will be able to join in on the festivities until August 20.
Both the Labyrinthine Cliffs and the Crown Pavilion welcome adventurers of all levels, ensuring that even newcomers can dive into the festivities without hesitation. Read on for a rundown of the activities you can participate in during the festival and the rewards you can earn!
Prepurchase: “Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds”
A fresh adventure is on the horizon! Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™ arrives on August 20, bringing with it another year of story chapters and content updates. Bristling with mursaat ruins and harrowing to navigate, the fabled Isles of Janthir have been carefully guarded by the wizards of the Astral Ward—and to most of Tyria’s denizens, they are a distant legend. But recent events have inspired the world’s leaders to create a Tyrian Alliance and dispatch the wayfinder to befriend new allies. As you seek out the lowland kodan colony in Janthir, you will explore, fight, and learn more about the mysteries of Tyria’s past.
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is available for prepurchase! Pick it up right now through the official web store, from the in-game store, Steam, or official retailers.
Current release: “Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds”
Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™, the fifth expansion to the award-winning MMORPG Guild Wars 2, is live now! Begin a bold adventure into the dangerous and untamed wilderness of Janthir. The denizens of Tyria are determined to recover and build a new future, and cooperation with neighbors is crucial. Your mission: befriend the lowland kodan and uncover the mysteries of a land that was once home to the enigmatic mursaat and their White Mantle followers.
Embark on a story that unfolds across four major releases, starting with the expansion's launch and continuing with quarterly updates through the first half of 2025.
Make your purchase of Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds. Pick it up right now through the official web store, from the in-game store, Steam, or official retailers.
Current release: “Shadow of the Mad King”
Just looking at you makes me puke. See these Paper Bags? Your Mad King says...
WEAR! Wear them for my sake!
(laugh)
Get ready, brave souls, because the Shadow of the Mad King festival has officially returned, and this year’s haunting begins today! You’ll have until November 5 to indulge in all the fiendish fun—so sharpen your wits and prepare to devour candy corn by the handful. It’s time to go trick-or-treating! You can earn daily and weekly achievements by ringing a Haunted Bell in another player’s homestead or guild hall. Get ready to deck out your homestead in spooky style! This Halloween season, we’re introducing brand-new decorations that will bring all the eerie vibes to your space.
The gates to the Mad Realm have opened once again, and Kryta's most infamous monarch, Mad King Thorn, has returned to hold court in Lion's Arch! Loyal vassals of the king are strongly encouraged to enjoy the festivities: meet the denizens of the Mad Realm in events across Kryta; tour the Mad Realm itself in the Mad King's Labyrinth and fearsome Mad King's Clock Tower jumping puzzle; compete with your fellow mortals in Lunatic Inquisition, Reaper's Rumble, and the Mad King's Raceway; attend to the king's whims in his notorious Mad King Says game; or match wits and blades against royalty in Ascent to Madness.
