Guild Wars 2 news:

Recap: The Living World of Guild Wars 2
As we announced back in December , we’re down to just four releases to go in the current storyline of living world. The first of those four releases is nearly upon us, and we wanted to help take a moment and look back at the key moments that have broug...

One Week Only: Black Lion Weapons Discount!
We here at the Black Lion Trading Company feel that each new year is full of possibility. To get this one off to a good start, we’re pleased to present a new facial tattoo helm; and a new Introductory Package full of Black Lion merchandise at a spec...

New Year’s Weekend Sale!
To celebrate the dawn of the new year, the Black Lion Trading Company is hosting three days of magnificent sales! This Friday through Sunday, you can find all sorts of items available on special discount! Each day’s sales last from 12:01 AM through 11...

Holiday Sale – Save 40%
Give the gift of Guild Wars 2 this year! Do you know somebody who deserves to experience the constantly changing world of Tyria? Save 40% on Guild Wars 2 Heroic Edition and Digital Deluxe, just in time for the holidays. Ac...

Job-o-Tron’s Journey: The Evolution of a Gag
Writing for Guild Wars 2 is a hugely collaborative effort, and at times that collaboration transcends the sum of its parts. Sometimes a character takes on a life of its own and we, the humble chroniclers of that character’s life and times,...

Wintersday Items and More in the Gem Store!
Wintersday celebrations begin today! Here at the Black Lion Trading Company, we have everything you need to get into the festive spirit. ...

Watch the Guild Wars 2 Oath Video
The Great MMO Migration Contest has ended! Thank you to everyone who participated. We’ll be welcoming the winners of the contest to Tyria with a free copy of Guild Wars 2 soon via email. During the contest, gamers from all over the world sent...

WvW Matchup Variance Reduction
Beginning with the matchup that started on December 6, the range of worlds yours can be matched up against has been greatly reduced. There will be fewer matches where one or two worlds are potentially steamrolled, though it comes at the cost of seeing mor...

Release Notes for A Very Merry Wintersday
Although the nights are long and dark, folks all over Tyria are in good cheer – Wintersday has begun! Snowball fights, festive activities, and (best of all!) toys all help to keep joy alive through the dark winter. LIVING WORLD A Very Merry Wintersday...

New Faces and More in the Gem Store!
Wintersday is here! To celebrate, the Black Lion Trading Company is proud to present new festive and functional items! Read on to learn more about our updates to the Total Makeover Kit, the new Collection Tab Expansion, and the permanent Snow Glob Fin...

Announcing the Holiday Gifting Event!
The Black Lion Trading Company has a variety of items that can be gifted – everything from armor skins to dye packs to kites can be bundled up and sent to your friends or guildmates at no extra cost for you! Since this is the season of giving, we here ...

Living World 2013: The Year in Review
As 2013 is drawing to a close, with it comes the arrival of our final release for the year: Wintersday! What goodies might you find under the tree with the final release of the year, you might ask? What is coming in early 2014, you may wonder? An epic ev...

WvW Season 1: Congratulations, Winners!
For the last seven weeks, brave heroes have been going into the Mists to battle for the glory of their world and prove their world’s dominance in WvW Season 1. On Friday, December 6, Season 1 ended and six worlds across the North American and European l...

Guild Wars 2 Is Changing Billing Platforms
On December 8, we’ll be upgrading Guild Wars 2 billing processing by moving to a new, advanced billing platform. We’re excited about this change, and we hope it will allow us more opportunities for payment options and a better customer exper...

A Very Merry Wintersday – Toymaker Tixx Returns December 10!
Toymaker Tixx and his flying Infinirarium are returning to Lion’s Arch, which can mean only one thing: Wintersday is coming! Sharpen your snowball-throwing skills and pull out your warmest clothes; the festivities are about to commence! Learn more!...

Wintersday Items in the Gem Store!
Wintersday is just around the corner! The air is getting crisper, Lion’s Arch will soon be decorated – you know, I and my fellow Black Lion Trading Company representatives are so excited, we think it’s time to start celebrating Wintersday in the...

Introducing the Black Lion Wintersday Rewards Event
Welcome to the month-long Black Lion Wintersday Rewards Event! Evon Gnashblade of the Black Lion Trading Company will be rewarding December customers with exclusive gifts! Black Lion Trading Company customers who purchase at least 800 gems will receive a...

Player vs. Player Rewards Roadmap
Hey Tyria, this is John Corpening, PvP team lead. There are a lot reward changes in store for PvP. It will take many months to roll out everything that’s coming, so I’d like to offer you a roadmap to our plans to help put together the bigger picture a...

Black Friday Weekend Sales
In celebration of the spirit and season of giving, the Black Lion Trading Company is holding four straight days of sales! This Friday through Monday, you can pick up all manner of stylish and convenient items on special discounts! Each day’s sales las...

Take Part in the Guild Wars 2 Great MMO Migration!
The Guild Wars 2 Great MMO Migration has begun, and new citizens from all over are being welcomed to Tyria! How can you, as a current citizen of Tyria, help the effort? Welcome in new heroes with open arms! It’s not so long ago, after all, th...

World XP and You
When we added the World XP system to World vs. World, it was our goal to create a sense of character progression in WvW gameplay. We wanted to reward people who put time into WvW by increasing the tools available to their characters. The system has been a...

Release Notes for Fractured
Ellen Kiel has done it! After being supported by players in her bid for a seat on the Captain’s Council of Lion’s Arch, Kiel has made good on her campaign promises – specifically, the promise to head up Mists research into the mysteries behind the d...

Sizzling New Armors in the Gem Store
If you’re looking for something to spice up your wardrobe – look no further! This week, the Black Lion Trading Company is proud to present three armor skins that will totally revamp your look. Read on to learn about the Flamewrath, Flamekissed, an...

Upcoming Changes for the Fractals of the Mists
With the release of Fractals, we’re making several exciting additions and changes to the Fractals of the Mists infinite dungeon. Here’s a brief overview of the changes you can expect! Changes to Fractal Rotations: For those not familiar with the cur...

All-New Content Begins November 26!
Just months after her heated campaign for a seat on the Captain’s Council of Lion’s Arch, Ellen Kiel is making good on the last of her political promises: to use the mysterious Fractals of the Mists to research the Thaumanova Reactor disaster. Learn ...