According to ArenaNet, setting up things like siege weapons can have a huge effect on battles, so paying attention to the details of play can really pay off. “One of the things we saw coming out of the [beta weekend events] is we were watching all the videos pop up on YouTube and you would […]
Aside from outdoor events, ArenaNet is also adding more mini-dungeons and jumping puzzles, some of which will feature new mechanics and enemies. In the Dredgehaunt Cliffs zone you’ll find a mini-dungeon that’s blanketed mostly by darkness and has some cool twists to the gameplay. Another mini-dungeon challenge throws you into an M.C. Escher-esque room of […]
In terms of what’s on offer, Tyria is set to be transformed with decorations, new mini-games, dynamic events, jumping puzzles, mini-dungeons and achievements. Most excitingly of all though, ArenaNet has described Halloween as a period “when barriers between the realms are weakest.” As a result, we should all prepare for “an epic adventure in four […]
This metric of success impacted a lot of our early content-related design decisions for GW2. Some examples include: Fun impacts loot collection. The rarest items in the game are not more powerful than other items, so you don’t need them to be the best. The rarest items have unique looks to help your character feel […]
We have more information about regions and language options in our knowledge base,The very first time you start the game, you’ll be asked to select your home world. By default, we display the worlds that are hosted in your regional data center, but you will be able to select a home world from either region […]
The Guild Wars 2 Online Manual contains all the information you need to start your adventure in the world of Tyria. The Online Manual, which includes a Game Tutorial Video, will teach you the fundamentals of gameplay—everything from creating your first character to the basics of combat. Begin your journey of discovery now! We’ve partnered […]
Whenever possible, only check your e-mails from a trusted device If you are playing from an untrusted location using Guild Wars Account E-mail Authentication, you can further reduce your risk by only checking your e-mails on your Smartphone. That way, even if the machine you’re using is compromised, hackers will not be able to gain […]
We hope this look at Guild Wars 2 live development gives you some insight into how we’re hoping to push the envelope in managing our live game. For those familiar with the original Guild Wars, you know we have a long history of adding incredible free content and features to the game. With a dedicated […]
PvP Paid Tournaments Paid tournaments will be available for competitive, five-person teams. These tournaments require tickets to enter and give better prizes than normal tournaments. Participating teams will earn qualifier points that will allow them to compete in future, larger tournaments. Tournament tickets can be earned from winning normal tournaments or purchased in the Gem […]
I want to take a minute to sincerely thank everyone who has reported bots in-game. Your information has helped us make this tremendous stride forward. All your diligent reporting has paid off; as you can see from these statistics, your vigilance has been deeply effective and is very much appreciated. Please continue to report any […]