Guild Wars 2 news:

Player vs. Player Poll: Solo/Duo Queue
Today we’re opening a new poll, and we want you to weigh in. The PvP team would like the community to vote on whether or not you’d like to see a trial of solo/duo queue during PvP Season 5. Vote today!...

Furrocious Cat Ears and Returning Halloween Items in the Gem Store!
It seems like everyone’s adopting a stray cat or ten. I, uh…may have left out a little snack to see if one comes sniffing around. Don’t get me wrong—I’m not going soft! I could just use a few good mousers for the vaults, that...

Halloween Is Coming!
Beginning on October 18, the annual Shadow of the Mad King event returns with ghoulish capers, spooky fights, and holiday fun! Get ready for another year of tricks, treats, and terrible jokes as the pumpkin-headed former ruler of the Thorn dynasty grace...

Tyrian Travels: Chapter Three
At this year’s MomoCon, members of the Narrative Team hosted a panel on the fundamentals of narrative design for Guild Wars 2. With help from the audience, they created the basic concept for Vikki and her moa, Momo, who you can read more...

The ArenaNet Streaming Schedule for the Week of October 10
We’ve partnered up with some our fans to showcase their creative and exciting Guild Wars 2-inspired content on the official Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel. Check out next week’s schedule below! Streams for the Week of October...

Guild Chat Summary: Rising Flames
On the latest episode of Guild Chat, host Rubi Bayer was joined by Team Lead Nellie Hughes and Game Designers Link Hughes and Aaron Roxby to talk about the second episode of Living World Season 3, Rising Flames. Nellie said that when the team received th...

Taimi’s Outfit, Spectral Glider, and Returning Halloween Items!
Don’t be left out in the cold this year! Get an early start on your Halloween costume. Whether you’re dressing up as a powerful witch or a prodigious progeny, the Black Lion Trading Company has all the accessories you need. ...

The ArenaNet Streaming Schedule for the Week of October 3
We’ve partnered up with some our fans to showcase their creative and exciting Guild Wars 2-inspired content on the official Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel. Check out next week’s schedule below! Streams for the Week of Oc...

Community Showcase 17: Creative Contributions from Guild Wars 2 Players
Welcome to the community showcase, where we celebrate our favorite projects, activities, and other fan works created by Guild Wars 2 players. Read on to check out some of the amazing fan works displayed in the Community Showcase Live livestream,...

Rising Flames on Guild Chat
Join host Rubi Bayer and her developer guests for this week’s Guild Chat on the official Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel! They’ll talk about the latest update, Rising Flames. Guild Chat will air on Friday, September 30 at noon Pacific T...

Lava Lounge Pass, Pirate Corsair Hat, and Cosmic Logging Tool in the ...
I’ve got an eclectic mix of goods in stock this week, which means there’s something for everybody. Take a break in our new lounge, inspire the respect and fear that a pirate captain is due, and harness the power of space to chop down trees...

Community Showcase Live: September
Join host Gaile Gray and her developer guest for the next episode of Community Showcase Live on the official Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel! They’ll showcase artwork, fan projects, videos, and crafts, all created by the amazingly talented Guild&n...

The ArenaNet Streaming Schedule for the Week of September 26
We’ve partnered up with some our fans to showcase their creative and exciting Guild Wars 2-inspired content on the official Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel. Check out next week’s schedule below! Streams for the Week of Septemb...

Legendary Weapons
Hey, everyone! Matt Pennebaker here, with Mike O’Brien joining me, to talk about the new legendary weapon that came out today, why we suspended them in the first place, and the decision to move forward with them in this direction. It was a tough ...

Rising Flames is Live
Our latest release, Rising Flames, is now available to play! You can visit the release page for more details and read the complete release notes on our forums. As you play this release, consider adding information you find to the official wiki for the ...

Mursaat Robes, Mursaat Backpack and Glider Combo, and New Hair Colors!
If you’re headed off to parts unknown today, don’t leave the safety of Lion’s Arch without taking a look at some of my newest items. They’re as mysterious as the Eye of Janthir and at least one hundred times more useful. Guaranteed...

Announcing the Winners of the 2016 Guild Wars 2 World Championship
Please join us in congratulating Denial eSports, winners of the 2016 Guild Wars 2 Pro League World Championship! We’d like to thank all our competitors and sponsors for helping to make this event a success!...

The ArenaNet Streaming Schedule for the Week of September 19
We’ve partnered up with some our fans to showcase their creative and exciting Guild Wars 2-inspired content on the official Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel. Check out next week’s schedule below! Streams for the Week of Septemb...

The World Championship Is Live on Twitch This Saturday
Six teams are about to enter into the most prestigious tournament of 2016—but only one can claim the definitive title of World Champion. Tune in to Twitch tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) to witness the top Player vs. Player teams fight...

Ember Bay: Behind the Scenes
Fans of the original Guild Wars® may be familiar with the Ring of Fire island chain, but Ember Bay is new to the world of Tyria. Join members of the ArenaNet development team for a closer look at the creation of this forbidding wasteland—an...

Top Five Moments from the World Championship Qualifier
The World Championship Qualifier determined which teams will compete in the Guild Wars 2 World Championship on September 17. Read on to see commentator Joe “Storm” Nowasell’s highlights from the event! #5— Ez Pz Lem...

World Championship Power Rankings
The World Championship broadcast team has taken a hard look at the contenders, and they’re prepared to make some bold predictions about each team’s expected performance on September 17. Storm Jebro Heurix Sindrener Supcu...

We’re On Fire at the Black Lion Trading Company!
Let’s say good-bye to summer by heating things up one more time: our popular, fire-themed weapon skins and glider are back in stock. Plus, you can shiver your timbers with the latest in pirate prosthetics and cut your enemies down to size with a...

Watch the Trailer for Rising Flames
Rising Flames, the second episode of Living World Season 3, is coming on September 20. Catch a glimpse in this teaser trailer! Join us on the the Guild Wars 2 subreddit on release day, after the episode goes live. Members of the development t...

Tyrian Travels: Chapter Two
At this year’s MomoCon, Narrative Director Leah Hoyer and Narrative Designer Ross Beeley hosted a panel on the fundamentals of narrative design for Guild Wars 2. With help from the audience, they created the basic concept for Vikki, a ne...