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The following is a list of promotional events and giveaways.
Ongoing promotions[edit]
| Partner | Promotional gift | Official page | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release of Godspawn Twitch Drops |
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Official Twitch Drops Page | November 19, at 9:00am UTC-7, 2024 - to November 24, at 11:59pm UTC-7, 2024 | Drops are earned by linking your guild wars account to your twitch account and watch a stream with drops enabled while they're playing Guild Wars 2. |
Historical promotions[edit]
These promotions had guaranteed gifts for participants.
| Partner | Promotional gift | Official page | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce NOW | NVIDIA GeForce NOW | September 26, 2024 - October 26, 2024. | GeForce NOW paid accounts have early access. Limited number of keys. | |
| Release of Janthir Wilds Twitch Drops |
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Official Twitch Drops Page | August 20, at 9:00am UTC-8, 2024 - to August 25, at 11:59pm UTC-8, 2024 | Drops are earned by linking your guild wars account to your twitch account and watch a stream with drops enabled while they're playing Guild Wars 2. |
| Release of The Midnight King Twitch Drops |
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Official Twitch Drops Page | May 21, at 9:00am UTC-8, 2024 - to May 26, at 11:59pm UTC-8, 2024 | Drops are earned by linking your guild wars account to your twitch account and watch a stream with drops enabled while they're playing Guild Wars 2. |
| Release of The Realm of Dreams Twitch Drops |
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Official Twitch Drops Page | February 27, at 9:00am UTC-8, 2024 - to March 3, at 11:59pm UTC-8, 2024 | Drops are earned by linking your guild wars account to your twitch account and watch a stream with drops enabled while they're playing Guild Wars 2. |
| Alienware | Guild Wars 2 Black Lion Salvage Kit Giveaway | Alienware Arena Rewards | November 7, 2023 - ??? | Limited number of keys. |
| Alienware | Guild Wars 2 Green Plush Quaggan Backpack Cover Giveaway | Alienware Arena Rewards | June 28, 2023 - ??? | Limited number of keys. |
| Alienware | Guild Wars 2 Toy Mini-Egg Giveaway
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Alienware Arena Rewards | October 24, 2022 - ??? | Limited number of keys. |
| Alienware | Explorer Bundle: | Alienware Arena Rewards | February 21, 2024 - March 7, 2024 | Limited number of keys. |
| Prime Gaming | Festive Bundle: | Amazon Prime Gaming | December 5, 2023 - January 1, 2024 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire February 28, 2024. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| Prime Gaming | Mini Puppy Pack: | Amazon Prime Gaming | November 7, 2023 - December 4, 2023 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire January 31, 2024. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| GeForce NOW | Heroic Edition:
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Nvidia Rewards | November 16th, 2023 - December 16th, 2023 | GeForce NOW paid accounts had early access, free accounts gained access November 20th. Limited number of keys. Not available for Steam accounts. |
| Release of Through the Veil Twitch Drops |
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Official Twitch Drops Page | November 7, at 9:00am UTC-8, 2023 - to November 12, at 11:59pm UTC-8, 2023 | Drops are earned by linking your guild wars account to your twitch account and watch a stream with drops enabled while they're playing Guild Wars 2. |
| Prime Gaming | Pirate Cosmetic Bundle: | Amazon Prime Gaming | October 10, 2023 - November 7, 2023 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire November 30th, 2023. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| Prime Gaming | Always Prepared Bundle: | Amazon Prime Gaming | September 12, 2023 - October 10, 2023 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire November 30th 2023. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| Prime Gaming | Explorer Bundle: | Amazon Prime Gaming | August 15, 2023 - September 12, 2023 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire October 31st 2023. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| GeForce NOW | Booster Bundle with Mini Pet: | NVIDIA GeForce NOW | July 27, 2023 - August 31, 2023 | Must have an NVIDIA account with an active paid GeForce NOW priority or ultimate membership. |
| GeForce NOW | Always Prepared Bundle: | NVIDIA GeForce NOW | July 27, 2023 - August 31, 2023 | Must have an NVIDIA account with an active paid GeForce NOW priority or ultimate membership. |
| Brewery Ommegang | Metal Legion Lager | August 2nd, 2023 - August 26, 2023 | No purchase necessary, limited number of keys but more may become available over time | |
| Release of Secrets of the Obscure Twitch Drops |
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Official Tweet | August 22nd, at 4:00pm UTC-0, 2023 - August 28th, at 06:59am UTC-0, 2023 | Drops are earned by linking your guild wars account to your twitch account and watch a stream with drops enabled while they're playing Guild Wars 2. |
| Prime Gaming | Dye Kit Pack: | Amazon Prime Gaming | July 11 - August 14, 2023 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire September 30th 2023. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| Prime Gaming |  Black Lion Finisher Voucher
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Amazon Prime Gaming | June 13 - July 10, 2023 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire August 31th 2023. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| Release of What Lies Within Twitch Drops |
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Official Tweet | May 23rd 2023 - May 28th 2023 June 6th, 2023 - June 11th, 2023 |
Drops are earned by linking your guild wars account to your twitch account and watch a stream with drops enabled while they're playing Guild Wars 2. This drops event received a do-over event May 31st to compensate for an earlier than expected end time. |
| Prime Gaming |  Glowing Purple Mask
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Amazon Prime Gaming | May 16 - June 13, 2023 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire July 31th 2023. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided, though this would be redundant as you only need to unlock it once. |
| Prime Gaming |  Dragon Emblem Clothing Outfit
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Amazon Prime Gaming | April 18 - May 15, 2023 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire June 30th 2023. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided, though this would be redundant as you only need to unlock it once. |
| Prime Gaming |  Mini Baby Mount Container
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Amazon Prime Gaming | March 21 - April 18, 2023 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire April 30th 2023. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| Prime Gaming | Convenience Set | Amazon Prime Gaming | February 21, 2023 - March 21, 2023 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire April 30th 2023. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| Discord Drops Beta | Icebrood Saga Hero’s Bundle: | Discord Drops FAQ | March 1, 2023 - March 10, 2023 | Must stream the game on discord to at least one viewer for 15 minutes to earn the code. This promotion is currently unavailable in the following regions: Brazil, UK, Russia, and the EU Must be on the latest version of the discord client on windows in order to be eligible for the drops beta. Mobile and Linux client drops are currently unavailable. |
| Release of What Lies Beneath Twitch Drops |
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Twitch Drop News Page | February 28, at 9:00am UTC-8, 2023 - March 5, at 11:59pm UTC-8, 2023 | Drops are earned by linking your guild wars account to your twitch account and watch a stream with drops enabled while they're playing Guild Wars 2. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #5 of 5) |
Aurene Logo Cape | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | December 7, 2022 - January 6, 2023 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire February 28th 2023. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided, though this would be redundant as you only need to unlock it once. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #4 of 5) |
Booster Bundle with Mini Pet: | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | November 11, 2022 - December 11, 2022 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire January 31st 2023. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. With this drop the count changed from 3 total gifts to 5. |
| Extra Life Twitch Drops |
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Twitch Drop News Page | November 4 Noon UTC-7, 2022 - November 6 Noon UTC-7, 2022 | Drops are earned by linking your guild wars account to your twitch account and watch a partnered stream with drops enabled while they're playing Guild Wars 2. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #3 of 3) |
Pet Dog Whistle: Basenji | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | October 10, 2022 - November 11th, 2022 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire December 31st 2022. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided, though this would be redundant as you only need to unlock it once. |
| Alienware | Guild Wars 2 Aurene Cape Key Giveaway | Alienware Arena Rewards | September 14, 2022 - September 15, 2022 | Limited number of keys. (~25,000) Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided, though this would be redundant as you only need to unlock it once. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #2 of 3) |
Gift Finisher + Mail Delivery Carrier | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | September 12, 2022 - October 10, 2022 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire November 31st 2022. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided, though this would be redundant as you only need to unlock it once. |
| GeForce NOW | Emblazoned Dragon Throne | Nvidia Rewards | August 27, 2022 - October 31, 2022 | Must have an nVidia account with a GeForce NOW subscription (free tier is enough) that is opted into GeForce rewards. This code cannot be redeemed after October 31, 2022. Can use a free or Steam account to claim it. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, though this would be redundant as you only need to unlock it once. |
| Guild Wars 2 10th Anniversary Twitch Drops |
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Twitch Drop News Page | August 23 Noon UTC-7, 2022 - August 28 Noon UTC-7, 2022 | Drops are earned by linking your guild wars account to your twitch account and watch a stream with drops enabled while they're playing Guild Wars 2 During the distribution, the heroic booster was bugged and only granted one, ArenaNet has indicated they will provide a further 2, for a total of 3, after the promotion concludes.[1] |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #1 of 3) |
End of Dragons Shirt Outfit | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | August 15, 2022 - September 14, 2022 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire October 31st 2022. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided, though this would be redundant as you only need to unlock it once. |
| Alienware | Booster Bundle with Mini Pet: | Guild Wars 2 Booster Bundle Key Giveaway Celebrate the Dragon Bash! |
June 7, 2022 - August 18, 2022 | Limited number of keys. |
| Crucial Memory | Booster Bundle with Mini Pet: | Crucial Memory Promotion Page | May 31, 2022 - June 6, 2022 | Limited number of keys. A free account may claim the code, No expiration date for the code given. |
| GeForce NOW | Heroic Edition:
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Nvidia Rewards | May 4, 2022 - June 24, 2022 | This product cannot be redeemed after June 30, 2022. Can use a free account to claim it. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #4 of 4) |
50% Off Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire & Heart of Thorns Standard Edition | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | May 4, 2022 - May 31, 2022 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire May 31st 2022. With this drop the count changed from 3 total gifts to 4. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #3 of 3) |
Emblazoned Dragon Throne | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | April 25, 2022 - May 31, 2022 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire June 30th 2022. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided, though this would be redundant as you only need to unlock it once. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #2 of 3) |
Convenience Set | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | March 29, 2022 - April 27, 2022 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire May 31st 2022. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #1 of 3) |
Heroic Boosters
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Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | March 3, 2022 - March 29, 2022 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire April 30th 2022. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| Alienware Advent Calender |  End of Dragons Emblem Clothing Outfit
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Promotional Tweet | February 28, 2022 - March 6, 2022 | Must login to a free account on https://na.alienwarearena.com/ over the course of 5 days in a week in order to get a code to redeem the item. North America only. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #5 of 5) |
Heroic Edition:
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Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | October 27, 2021 - November, 2021 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire January 31st 2021. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. With this drop the count changed from 4 total gifts to 5. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #4 of 4) |
Dye Kit Pack: | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | October 1, 2021 - Oct 26, 2021 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire December 31st 2021. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #3 of 4) |
50% Off Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire & Heart of Thorns Standard Edition | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire September 30th 2021. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #2 of 4) |
Ascended Aurene Clothing Outfit: | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | August 31, 2021 - September 29, 2021 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire November 30th 2021. |
| Prime Gaming (Drop #1 of 4) |
Booster Pack with Mini Pet: | Guild Wars 2 Prime Gaming Drops | July 28, 2021 - August 30, 2021 | Must have a Prime Gaming account through Amazon Prime to get a code. Codes expire October 31st 2021. Multiple codes may be redeemed on the same account, contrary to the information provided. |
| SteelSeries |
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Guild Wars 2 Self-Style Hair Kit Key Giveaway Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire 50% Discount Key Giveaway |
March 10 - March 11, 2021 | Limited number of keys. |
| Alienware | Icebrood Saga Hero’s Bundle: | Guild Wars 2 Icebrood Saga Hero’s Bundle Key Giveaway | November 19, 2019 | Limited number of keys. |
| Quiznos | Icebrood Saga Hero’s Bundle:
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Get an Icebrood Saga Hero’s Bundle at Quiznos | November 1 - November 30, 2019 | Only available at Quiznos located in the United States and Canada. Discount code not valid for Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire™ Ultimate Edition. |
| SteelSeries | Hero’s Booster Bundle:
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Guild Wars 2 Hero’s Booster Bundle Key Giveaway | September 18, 2019 - October 14, 2019 | Limited number of keys. |
| Kung Fu Tea | Heroic Edition + Dragon Emblem Clothing Outfit
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Guild Wars 2 Sweepstakes | September 1 - September 30, 2018 | Suspended due to technical difficulties and resumed on September 20, 2018 for the US only. |
| Alienware | Path of Fire + Dragon Emblem Clothing outfit + 25$ Dell rewards + Toy Mini Egg
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The Game Vault Awaits | April 24, 2019 - May 5, 2019 | Limited to 4000 keys. (US only) Limited number of keys. (US only) Limited number of keys. (US only) Limited number of keys. (All regions) |
| Alienware |  Toy Mini Egg |
Guild Wars 2 Toy Miniature Egg Key Giveaway | April 22, 2019 | |
| Alienware |  Festive Hat Skin |
Guild Wars 2 Wintersday Festive Hat Key Giveaway | December 11, 2018 | Limited number of keys. |
| PCGamesN | Toy Mini Egg |
Guild Wars 2 is five years old! To celebrate, we have 3,000 mini eggs up for grabs | August 28, 2017 | Limited to 3000 keys. |
| Alienware | Heart of Thorns Expansion | Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns® Expansion Key Giveaway | December 1, 2016 | Limited number of keys. |
| Alienware | Toy Mini Egg |
Guild Wars 2 Toy Miniature Egg Key Giveaway | October 19, 2015 | Limited number of keys. |
Historical sweepstakes[edit]
These promotions had winners randomly chosen.
| Partner | Prize | Official page | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ | First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Fourth to Tenth Place
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Guild Wars 2 Tweet | June 28th 2023 - July 28th 2023 | - |
| Madrinas Coffee | One exclusive Collector's Edition Box Set, One Guild Wars 2 Funko Pop!, One "The Complete Art of Guild Wars" art book | Guild Wars 2 Tweet | May 25, 2023 - May 31, 2023 | 3 Winners total. |
| Alienware Quests | Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons Standard Edition | Alienware Quest Guild Wars 2 Tweet |
March 1, 2023 - March 2, 2023 | 25 Winners total. |
| DXRacer Racing Series Pro | DXRacer Racing Series Pro gaming chair and Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire Deluxe Edition digital code. | Enter to Win a DXRacer Racing Series Pro | July 27, 2021 - August 16, 2021 | 1 winner |
| Doritos | One (1) Year Supply of Frito-Lay product in the equivalent form of fifty-two (52) free bag coupons for Frito-Lay take-home size products | Guild Wars 2 Super Adventure Festival & Doritos Sweepstakes | April 6, 2021 - April 26, 2021 | 1 winner |
| SteelSeries | SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC headset featuring art from The Icebrood Saga: Champions. SteelSeries QcK Large Mousepad featuring art from The Icebrood Saga: Champions |
Guild Wars 2 Icebrood Saga Champions: Balance Release & SteelSeries Sweepstakes | March 9 - March 22, 2021 | 5 winners |
| Razer | Grand Prize:
First Prizes:
Second Prizes:
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Razer Gleam.io Sweepstakes | November 17 - November 30, 2020 | Grand Prize First Prizes (3 winners) Second Prize (3 winners) |
| Origin PC | Origin gaming PC featuring art from “Jormag Rising.”, Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire™ Ultimate Edition, and Icebrood Saga Hero’s Bundle Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire Ultimate Edition and Icebrood Saga Hero’s Bundle Icebrood Saga Hero’s Bundle |
Win a Custom Guild Wars 2 Gaming PC from Origin PC | July 28 - August 24, 2020 | Grand Prize Second Prize (5 winners) Third Prize (5 winners) |
| Alienware | Alienware 25″ Gaming Monitor and Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire™ Ultimate Edition Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire™ Standard Edition |
Enter to Win Prizes from Alienware | November 8 - November 19, 2019 | Grand Prize (US and Canada only) 10 runners-up winners (US and Canada only) |
| Nike | Guild Wars 2 “Rytlock” themed custom Nike Air Force One sneakers in custom Guild Wars 2 themed box | Rock These Rytlocks: Win a Pair of Custom Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers | September 20 - October 11, 2019 | 6 winners |
| SteelSeries | Guild Wars 2 Arctis Pro Headset Ascended Aurene Clothing Outfit |
Enter to Win an Icebrood Saga Prize Pack from SteelSeries | September 18 - September 27, 2019 | 5 winners |
| Alienware | $3,000 Dell Rewards grand prize packs featuring the new Alienware Area-51m gaming laptop | The Game Vault Awaits | April 24 - May 5, 2019 | |
| Razer Alienware Tobii Eyetracking For Fans By Fans |
Custom skinned “Type RBR” vehicle
Week 1 Prizes:
Week 2 Prizes:
Week 3 Prizes:
Week 4 Prizes:
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Roller Beetle Racing Is Drifting Your Way ENTER TO WIN A ROLLER BEETLE RACING CAR! |
November 27 - December 24, 2018 | Grand Prize 1 winner 10 winners 1 winner 10 winners 1 winner 10 winners 1 winner 10 winners |
Twitch Drops[edit]
- Primary article: Promotions/Twitch Drops
Twitch Drops are special promotions with in-game rewards for watching any Twitch channel broadcasting Guild Wars 2.
Other[edit]
Other promotions related to Guild Wars 2.
| Partner | Promotional offer | Official page | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell | A free digital copy of Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire™ Standard Edition when you buy a qualifying Dell G series gaming laptop. | Get Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire with Your New Dell G Series Laptop | August 6, 2021 - October 31, 2021 |
References[edit]
- ^ Twitch Drops are Live! — GuildWars2.com
- **Participants in our 10th Anniversary Twitch Drops event are intended to receive 2 Heroic Boosters after watching an eligible Guild Wars 2 Twitch livestream for 30 minutes. Due to a bug players are only receiving a single Heroic Booster.
- To address this, after the Twitch Drops event has concluded we’ll be sending any player that completed the Heroic Booster watch time requirement two additional boosters via in-game mail for a total of three boosters.
- Thank you for your patience while we fix this!
