Guild Wars 2 news:

The Chronomancer in Action: Points of Interest Episode 20 Summary
In last week’s Points of Interest, host Rubi Bayer and Game Designer Robert Gee took viewers on a skill-by-skill tour of the first elite specialization announced for Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™—the mesmer̵...

Daydreamer’s Finery and Elegant Fan in the Gem Store!
Have you ever dreamed of using a fan as a weapon? Here at the Black Lion Trading Company, we too like to let our minds wander during the day and imagine fantastical things! This week, we’re turning your fantasies into a reality with the Daydream...

Catch a Look at the Chronomancer on This Week’s Points of Interest!...
If you’re looking forward to the chronomancer in Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™, you definitely won’t want to miss this week’s episode of Points of Interest. Host Rubi Bayer will be joined by Game Designe...

Hidden Arcana: Creating the Chronomancer
Hi, my name is Anatoli Ingram. Welcome to Hidden Arcana, where I’ll be giving you a closer look at the people, processes, and design philosophies behind the development of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™. This week, Gam...

Meet the Chronomancer: Mesmer’s Elite Specialization
Greetings to all you butterfly-loving mesmers out there. The time has finally come to reveal the new mesmer specialization for Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™, the chronomancer. I’m Robert Gee, and if there’s one ...

Community Showcase: Creative Contributions from Guild Wars 2 Players
Welcome to the community showcase, where we’ll highlight some of our favorite amazing projects, activities, and other fan works created by Guild Wars 2™ players from all over the world! Art is a huge part of the culture at ArenaNet, ...

Balthazar’s Weapons, Mini Piglet, and Mini Orange Kitten in the Gem S...
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Guild Wars® franchise, we’re presenting one of our most keen and polished weapon sets to date! To accompany this fine set, we have two popular miniatures returning and some exciting updates to the...

The 10th Anniversary of Guild Wars
Ten years. TEN years! It’s amazing to look back at the history of the Guild Wars® franchise and realize that we’re approaching the 10th anniversary of the original game. With all that excitement, those of us who have been around a lon...

Ready Up Core Specializations Summary
On the most recent episode of the Ready Up livestream, host Joshua Davis was joined by Design Lead Jon Peters and game designers Karl McLain, Matt Pennebaker, Matt Lotharius, Robert Gee, and Roy Chronacher for a massive four-hour livestream where they dis...

Claim Your Spot in the Next Heart of Thorns Closed Beta
Starting tomorrow, April 28, heroes adventuring in the Maguuma Wastes have a chance to find a mysterious portal to the heart of the Maguuma Jungle. Looting one of these special trophy items grants you access to the next Guild Wars 2: Heart&...

Registration for the Third Tournament of Legends Is Now Open!
We’re pleased to bring you the third Tournament of Legends, in partnership with Digital Professional Sports. Head on over to here for North America and here for Europe to sign your team up today! As a reminder, up to 64 teams per region will be acc...

Heart of Thorns Profession Specializations AMA on Twitch
Today we’ve given you the first taste of the brand-new specializations, and now you undoubtedly have questions that the blogs simply didn’t have enough room to answer. The good news is that you’re in luck! Join us on Twitch this Friday...

Specializations, Part Two: Reward Tracks and Elite Specializations
In addition to our blog on specializations, we’re excited to be able to share with you how we’ll be handling trait and skill unlocks in Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™. You’ll also learn how you can gain acc...

Specializations, Part One: A Primer
In our reveal of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™, we told you that specializations are our way of giving existing professions new skills and traits. Specializations are actually a much bigger addition that will have an impact...

Submit Your Entry in the Overwolf Guild Wars 2 App Challenge
The Overwolf Guild Wars 2 App Challenge is ongoing! We’ve partnered with the creators behind the Overwolf software overlay to organize this contest, and you still have time to get your submission in before the May 15 deadline. In additi...

Do You Have What It Takes to Win the Next World Tournament Series Cha...
The next World Tournament Series champions will be crowned at gamescom in Cologne, Germany, on August 8, 2015. If glory isn’t enough of a reason for you to compete, how does an opportunity to represent your region on an international stage and play ...

Participate in Community-Run PvP Tournaments, and Obtain the Most Lav...
Do you feel a deep, insatiable desire to own and care for a Mini Llama of your very own? What if you could take that Mini Llama and gently place it and a few of its identical friends into the Mystic Forge, with the intent to—dare I say—create ...

Points of Interest Episode 19 Livestream Summary
On the latest episode of Points of Interest, host Rubi Bayer was joined by Content Designer Matthew Medina and Game Designer Andrew McLeod. Matthew is working on the story instances for Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™, and ...

Exemplar Attire and Mad Scientist’s Logging Tool in the Gem Store!
Today we are proud to offer an outfit inspired by Countess Anise, leader of the renowned military group the Shining Blade. The Exemplar Attire radiates elegance but is fully functional. We also have the final tool in our Mad Scientist’s gatherin...

Announcing the Third Tournament of Legends PvP Tournament
We’re pleased to announce that we’re partnering with Digital Professional Sports to bring you the third Guild Wars 2™ Tournament of Legends, an event open to players of all skill levels in which you can be rewarded for winning ...

Hidden Arcana: Mastering the Maguuma
Hi, my name is Anatoli Ingram. Welcome to Hidden Arcana, a new column that will give you an inside look at the people and the design philosophies behind the development of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™. This week, let’...

See the Hylek in Action on This Week’s Points of Interest!
Points of Interest heads back into Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™ this week to hang out with the hylek, and we have a lot to cover! Game Designer Andy McLeod and Content Designer Matthew Medina join me with a bunch of new ...

Hylek in the Heart of Thorns
The jungle in Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns™ has Mordrem aplenty, but it’s also filled with strange and exotic natural creatures—including the Itzel and the Nuhoch, two brand-new hylek tribes. The Maguuma Jungle&...

Ready Up Episode 31 Summary: Your Guide to Getting Started in Stronghold
New to Player vs. Player? To participate in the Stronghold public beta event, you’ll need to make your way to the Heart of the Mists PvP lobby. You can get there by either using the main portal in Lion’s Arch or by accessing the PvP panel mark...

New Hairstyles, Rainbow Unicorn Finisher, Living World Season 2 Compl...
We’re celebrating the Stronghold beta with a special sale! You’ll find an assortment of items on discount, and a few brand-new items are available, too. Consider the unicorn, a majestic and rare beast. Here at the Black Lion Trading Compan...