Guild Wars 2 news:

A New Way to Protect Your Account
As some of you will remember, I wrote to you about account security just after the launch of Guild Wars 2. At that time, I explained how hackers were stealing accounts because of passwords reused on different sites. I asked you to use a unique p...

Meet the Tempest: Elementalist’s Elite Specialization
Welcome back, friends, for the next reveal! I’m Karl McLain, and this week we’re here to talk about the new elite specialization for the elementalist. With the coming of fierce enemies and Elder Dragons, you’ll reach deep into the elem...

See the Tempest on the Next Points of Interest
On this week’s Points of Interest, host Rubi Bayer will be joined by Karl McLain to demonstrate the sound and fury of the elementalist’s elite specialization, the tempest! We’ll be hosting Reyana_ATac, Jebro, and Chemsorly, starting at ...

Points of Interest Summary: Shiro and Golem Rush
On the latest episode of the Points of Interest livestream, host Rubi Bayer was joined by Game Designer Roy Cronacher to discuss Shiro, the revenant’s final core legend in Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™. Shiro Tagachi...

Siege Golems Are Better, Faster, and Stronger in World vs. World betw...
Join us in World vs. World this Friday, July 17, starting at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) for Golem Rush, our newest special event. During this weeklong event, golems in World vs. World will be faster and stronger than ever. Will you join your new go...

Shiro Tagachi and Golem Rush on the Next Points of Interest
On this week’s Points of Interest, host Rubi Bayer will be joined by Roy Cronacher to show off the new revenant legend, Shiro Tagachi, and the accompanying sword weapon set. Josh Davis will also be on hand to talk about the upcoming Golem Rush event i...

Adventuring Forth
Hi, I’m Byron Miller, and I’m here to showcase Adventures, a brand-new style of content coming in Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™. Adventures are small, fast-paced, single-adventurer events that challenge you to m...

Slashing, Devastation, and a Memorable Assassin
Welcome, Tyrians! I’m Roy Cronacher, and today I’m here to bring you information about the last core legend and weapon set for the new revenant profession. In the previous blog, I discussed the staff and the Ventari legend. If you missed it, you can...

Points of Interest Summary: Revenant and Stronghold
On last week’s episode of Points of Interest, Rubi Bayer was joined by Game Director Colin Johanson to talk about the Revenant and Stronghold Beta Event that took place over the weekend. Colin reiterated that Guild Wars 2: Heart of&n...

The First World vs. World Borderlands Stress Test Begins Today
The first World vs. World desert Borderlands stress test will take place today, July 9, starting at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) and ending at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7). This test will be by special invitation only. Participants for this test have...

Hidden Arcana: Developer Spotlight on Sean Hughes
Hi, I’m Anatoli Ingram, and welcome to Hidden Arcana, where we’ll give you an inside look at some of the people and processes behind the creation of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™. This week, I spoke to Game Desi...

Check Out Mist Champions on the Next Points of Interest
Join us for the next Points of Interest livestream, where host Rubi Bayer will be joined by Game Director Colin Johanson to discuss the upcoming Revenant and Stronghold Test Weekend. Josh Davis will show off the new Mist Champions for Stronghold, and Ru...

Watch the ESL Go4GuildWars2 Monthly Finals on July 8
Tune in to the official Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel on July 8, and witness the top Player vs. Player teams clash for over $3,000 USD in prizes in the Go4GuildWars2 Monthly Finals! German livestream, hosted by Sputti and ChroNick: http://www...

Announcing the Guild Wars 2 Revenant and Stronghold Test Weekend!
Hello, Tyrians! We’re busy preparing for the first Beta Weekend Event, but in the meantime, we’d like to get in some extra testing of the new revenant profession. We’re inviting all pre-purchasers to join us for a special revenant test ...

Meet the Mist Champions!
Greetings, Tyria! In our previous betas you were introduced to the basics of Stronghold, our new game mode for plaver vs. player, in which you’ll gather supply, hire troops, tear down the gates of your enemy’s Stronghold and defeat their Lord. Today w...

Announcing the First World vs. World Borderlands Stress Test
We’ll be holding our first stress test for the new World vs. World desert Borderlands on July 9 from 2:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7). This test will be conducted on a special server with limited space and will be by special invitation o...

Points of Interest Livestream Summary: Lion’s Arch
On the latest episode of Points of Interest, host Rubi Bayer was joined by Narrative Designer Peter Fries and Environment Design Specialist Josh Foreman for a tour of the rebuilt Lion’s Arch. The port city has existed for hundreds of years, and over...

Monk’s Outfit and Lion’s Arch Rebuild Dye Kit in the Gem Store!
The monks of old provided healing and protection for their allies. They claimed to have divine favor and to be able to use that power to smite their foes. These days, their knowledge of protection and healing has been passed down to us, but we here at...

Community Showcase 3: Creative Contributions from Guild Wars 2 Player...
Welcome to the community showcase, where we’ll be highlighting some of our favorite amazing projects, activities, and other fan works created by Guild Wars 2 players from all over the world! This month’s selection includes everything...

Announcing the Guild Wars 2 Guild Emblem Contest
Hello, Tyrians, As you may already know, we recently revealed details about the guild halls in Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™. Since the original Guild Wars®, guild halls have always been a place for players to ...

Hidden Arcana: Designing the New Lion’s Arch
Hi, I’m Anatoli Ingram, and welcome to Hidden Arcana, where we’ll give you a look at some of the people and design philosophies behind the development of Guild Wars 2. The independent, semipiratical city of Lion’s Arch has ...

Tour Lion’s Arch on the Next Points of Interest
On the next episode of Points of Interest, host Rubi Bayer will be joined by Peter Fries and Josh Foreman for a guided tour of the recently rebuilt Lion’s Arch. They’ll talk about designing and writing the city’s rebirth, and even help g...

Points of Interest Livestream Summary: Guild Halls
On the latest episode of Points of Interest, hosts Josh Davis and Rubi Bayer were joined by Link Hughes, Jessica Boettiger, and Jon Peters for a look at a guild hall in the game. Rubi and Link began with a tour of the Gilded Hollow guild hall, a massive c...

White Feather Wings, Gallant Weapon Set, and Black Lion Chest Update ...
Lion’s Arch has been rebuilt! Here at the Black Lion Trading Company, we’re celebrating with exciting new updates! We’re pulling an item from our future stocks early to bring you the White Feather Wings Backpack for one day! And don&...

Welcome to the New Lion’s Arch
After a long period of rebuilding, the city of Lion’s Arch has bounced back from Scarlet Briar’s attack and is ready to rise again as a center of commerce and culture. Inhabitants can now rest a little easier at night behind the massive fortif...