Guild Wars 2 news:

Fancy New Items in the Gem Store!
Check out this week’s new Black Lion Trading Company offers! We’ve got fashionable armor skins, convenience items, and limited-time pricing! ...

A Shipwreck: How Ellen Met Magnus
The ship was sinking. Little Ellen Kiel huddled in her parents’ berth, waiting for them to come back for her. The water was rising, churning, and black. A dirty, oily gleam rippled upon the surface.  It was cold, freezing cold, where it lapped at her ...

Short Story: Evon Gnashblade Disembarks
Evon Gnashblade stood at attention before Legionnaire Aria Gnashfang along with the other members of his warband. An uneasy silence hung in the air between him and his superior. “Why haven’t you done what I asked, soldier?” Gnashfang growled. “Yo...

Cutthroat Politics Campaign Guide
Welcome to the second release of July, Cutthroat Politics! Spoiler-Free Guide When you log in to Guild Wars 2, you’ll receive a mail from both Captain Evon Gnashblade and Captain Ellen Kiel detailing the current situation. Each Captain is...

Cutthroat Politics Begins Today!
Two candidates, war hero Ellen Kiel and Black Lion trader Evon Gnashblade, are trying to secure a trade agreement with the Zephyr Sanctum – but neither of them can seal the deal without your support! The new Cutthroat Politics release has arrived, bring...

Important New Items in the Gem Store!
A new week means new items available through the Black Lion Trading Company! This week I’m pleased to offer up a very special new item: Candidate Support Bundles that let you show your support and stake a claim in the future of Lion’s Arch! I’ve...

Cutthroat Politics Q&A with Ree Soesbee
I sat down with Guild Wars 2 world designer and Sea of Sorrows author Ree Soesbee to learn more about the Captain’s Council and the role it plays in the city of Lion’s Arch. Q: What exactly is the Captain’s Council? Ree: Leadership in L...

Guild Wars 2 Invitational and Regional Qualifying Tournament Details
Overview If you’re a huge Guild Wars 2 PvP fan, this is your chance to shine. The Regional Qualifying and Invitational Tournaments will put you and your team up against some of the best opposition with a $10,000 cash prize pool and the title ...

Looking Ahead: Guild Wars 2 in 2013
In January, we talked about where we wanted Guild Wars 2 to go in 2013. We’re a little over halfway through the year, and we felt it was time to give you an update on where we stand, where we’re going, and discuss in more detail some of the ...

Cutthroat Politics — All-New Content Begins July 23!
The explosive events of the Dragon Bash festival left the Captain’s Council of Lion’s Arch with a vacant seat. Lionguard Inspector Ellen Kiel and Black Lion Trader Evon Gnashblade both want to fill that seat – but neither of them can win it alone! ...

Whimsical New Items in the Gem Store!
Dealing with the ferocious heat of summer? Still reeling from sky pirate attacks? The Black Lion Trading Company has just the things for you! Celebrate the simple joys in life with our newest offerings, Kites and Flutes! Read on for more details. ...

Announcing the Guild Wars 2 Invitational and Regional Qualifying Tourna...
We’re proud to announce the very first Guild Wars 2 Invitational Tournament on August 31, 2013 at PAX Prime!  We’re teaming up with our partner MMORPG.com to host an exciting PvP tournament where the top North American and European teams wi...

July 9 Content Release Notes
LIVING WORLD Bazaar of the Four Winds The Bazaar of the Four Winds is gathering; merchants are converging from all corners of Tyria to sell their wares. It’s not just shady characters and risky trades—the mystical, flying Zephyr Sanctum has landed, ...

A Guide to Bazaar of the Four Winds
Welcome to our newest release, the Bazaar of the Four Winds! You may be wondering what there is to do and how to get around, so what follows is a short guide to point you in the right direction. Spoiler-free guide When you log in to Guild Wars&nb...

Special New Items in the Gem Store!
Merchants from all over Tyria are putting out their finest wares for the Bazaar of the Four Winds – and the Black Lion Trading Company is no exception! We’re bringing you new miniatures, great deals on Kite Fortunes, and more! Read on to learn abo...

Introducing the New Skyhammer PvP Map
“When the only tool you possess is a high-intensity mega-cannon, everything looks like a target.” -Asura saying It floats in the sky, held aloft by technomagical forces—a massive experimental asura canon. Its name is Skyhammer. Welcome to...

New Account Achievement Rewards Incoming
Hi folks! I’m Matt Wuerffel, one of the game designers here at ArenaNet. I wanted to take a little time to update you all on some upcoming changes to the achievements system in Guild Wars 2. New Rewards In the upcoming release, we’re add...

Living World in Guild Wars 2
“How do we craft an online world that feels like it is a truly living world?” For years, MMO developers have been chasing the answer to this question; it’s one of the holy grails of MMO development. By our definition, the answer to this ques...

Bazaar of the Four Winds — All-New Content Coming on July 9!
Merchants from all corners of Tyria converging for the Bazaar of the Four Winds. But the Bazaar isn’t just shady characters and risky trades; the mystical, flying Zephyr Sanctum will be making an appearance. Trade with the Zephyrites and learn the secre...

New Items and Packages in the Gem Store!
Here at the Black Lion Trading Company, we’re always looking for ways to help you – that’s why we’re pleased to present our newest time-saving innovations! Read on to learn more about our new Chop-It-All logging axe and item bundle...

Aetherblade Pirates: Look up!
A new pirate armada has appeared in Tyria with nary a warning and not from the sea—their ships fly! The citizens of Lion’s Arch have taken to watching the skies, rather than the water, for signs of trouble. The Lionguard, in an investigation led ...

Sky Pirates of Tyria Begins Today
A murder at the Dragon Bash has thrown lion’s Arch into Chaos! The culprits responsible for the mayhem have holed up in their hideout. Inspector Ellen Kiel spearheaded the investigation into the murder, and she’s now gathering teams of deputies to cap...

A Guide to Sky Pirates of Tyria
Mini Guide New Rewards New Achievements Week 2 Addendum Mini Guide Starting Tuesday, June 25: Upon logging into Guild Wars 2, you’ll receive a mail from Lionguard Inspector Ellen Kiel notifying you that you’ve been deputize...

Send Gem Store Items to Your Friends with Gifting!
Here at the Black Lion Trading Company, we’re always excited to bring you innovation and exciting opportunities. That is why we are proud to announce a new feature in the Gem Store: gifting! Now you have the option to purchase most items in the Gem ...

Stylish New Items Available in the Gem Store!
Thanks to the innovation and efforts of the Black Lion Trading Company, you can now show off your trendy side with our new armor skins, honor one of the Order of Whispers’ finest agents with a special new plush backpack, and shred your enemies in th...