Guild Wars 2 news:

Marjory’s Story: The Last Straw, part 2
Read Part 1 of Marjory’s Story “Hello?” the ghost boy repeated, starting to panic. “Is someone there?” He had his back to me. I kept my voice soft, as if speaking to a cornered animal or frightened child; both applied. “Mendel. It’s ok...

Who Are the Aetherblades?
Hey everyone, game designer Steve Hwang here with some background how we put together the Aetherblades, our Sky Pirates of Tyira, for the upcoming release. Not much is currently known about the Aetherblades, as they have only recently appeared in Lion&...

Weekend Sale: Update Your Look for Summer!
This Friday June 21 through Sunday June 23, Evon Gnashblade is slashing the price of Total Makeover Kits, Name Change Contracts, and Transmutation Crystals – everything you need to update your look! Pick these items up for 20% off all through the weeken...

Sea of Sorrows is Available for Preorder!
We’re proud to announce that Sea of Sorrows, the third original Guild Wars novel, is available for preorder! Written by Ree Soesbee, Sea of Sorrows follows the daring adventures of young Cobiah Marriner, founder of Lion’s Arch. The lost kingdo...

Upcoming Skill and Trait Changes
Hey folks, it’s Chap again! There are a lot of changes coming in this release, and I wanted to explain the thought processes behind some of them. Today I’ll be joined by Karl and Roy, two members of our skill and balance team! Build diversity...

Sky Pirates of Tyria — All-New Content Begins June 25!
Murder at the Dragon Bash festival has thrown Lion’s Arch into turmoil, and the culprits responsible for the mayhem have holed up in their hideout! Inspector Ellen Kiel spearheaded the investigation into the murder; now she’s gathering teams of deputi...

Marjory’s Story: The Last Straw, part 1
The boy couldn’t have been older than eighteen. A pool of blood reflected the lights of Divinity’s Reach, and his death rattle still echoed back and forth between my ears. I stated the obvious, “You killed him.” “I did my...

A Guide to Dragon Bash, Part Two
(Warning – Spoilers!) Mini Guide New Rewards New Achievements Mini Guide Available Tuesday, June 18th Dragon effigies have been placed in all of the explorable maps for levels one to 35. Perform a ritual dance in front of an effigy to gain a...

New Festival Items Available in the Gem Store!
The Dragon Bash celebration is in full swing! Celebrants all over Tyria are snacking on Zhaitaffy, trading blows in the Dragon Ball arena, and bashing the stuffing out of dragon piñatas. The Black Lion Trading company is doing its part to contribute ...

Attend the effigy lighting ceremony on June 18!
As you read this, I hope you’re enjoying the first weekend of Dragon Bash, watching fireworks pelt the holographic Shatterer over the skies of Lion’s Arch, and sporting your new Horns of the Dragon helm. The June Living World team wants you to know ...

Dragon Bash Items Available in the Gem Store!
The Dragon Bash celebration has begun, and The Black Lion Trading Company has created some all-new items to help commemorate the event! We’re pleased to bring you a free accessory item, some shiny new minis, and the luxurious Rich Dragon Coffer. Re...

The Origins of the Dragon Bash Theme Song
Hello folks. It’s Maclaine Diemer, back again with another post about music. For this month’s Dragon Bash content, we wanted to have a recognizable theme, and the idea was brought up to incorporate a song, written by ArenaNet’s own Matth...

A Guide to Dragon Bash
Hello, fellow Dragon Bashers! Want to know where to go and how to get started with the celebration? Read on! Spoiler-Free Mini Guide Spoiler-Free New Items and Rewards Spoiler-Free New Achievements Spoiler-Free Mini Guide Starting Tuesday, June 1...

Release Notes for June 11 – Dragon Bash
LIVING WORLDDragon Bash The Ship’s Council of Lion’s Arch is sponsoring Dragon Bash, a celebration of the Tyrian spirit and resolve to defeat the elder dragons. Bash on dragon piñatas in cities and shoot fireworks at the giant holographic Sh...

Roundup: Dragon Bash in the Real World
Dragon Bash is almost here! We made some real-world versions of the dragon piñatas you’ll find in Guild Wars 2 tomorrow and shared them with our friends at various gaming sites for their very own Dragon Bash. Everyone filmed the bashing, ...

Weekend Sale—Save 20% on Character Slot Expansions!
This Friday June 7 through Sunday June 9, Evon Gnashblade is shredding the price of Character Slot Expansions! You can find them for 20% off in the Upgrades category of the Gem Store. Log in to Guild Wars 2 and press “O” to access the Bla...

Introducing the Guild Wars 2 Authorized Shoutcaster Program
Hello! I’m Allie Murdock, the PvP Community Coordinator here at ArenaNet. With the beta release of Custom Arenas and Spectator Mode, we’ve seen a huge amount of tournaments spring up; many with great quality shoutcasting. It’s truly been a blast to ...

Dragon Bashers Welcome
Hi, my name is Steve Hwang, and I bash dragons. The war against the Elder Dragons can take its toll on the even heartiest of heroes. With that in mind, the June Living World team has made it our goal to put some fun back in dragon bashing with the new D...

Introducing Changes to the PvP Leaderboards
Hello, this is John Corpening, PvP Team Lead, and I’d to let you know about some changes going into the PvP ratings system. We understand that sometimes a player needs to take a break from PvP to play WvW, continue their personal story, or explore the ...

Video: Last Stand at Southsun
In this video, Guild Wars 2 Narrative Designers Scott McGough and Angel McCoy discuss the lore behind the Last Stand at Southsun, the final showdown with the villainous Canach, and the consequences that these events hold for the future of the Li...

Devon Carver on the Future of World vs. World
Greetings! My name is Devon Carver and I’m a designer and the coordinator for the World vs. World team. Over the past few months, we’ve started implementing a series of new mechanics and updates to WvW. Some of these have been small changes, some big....

Adorable New Items in the Gem Store!
The Black Lion Trading Company is proud to introduce a new line of fashionable headwear. These cuddly caps are optimized for cuteness and available in the Gem Store today! We’re pleased to inform you that no critters were harmed in the making of the...

Dragon Bash — All-New Content Begins June 11!
The citizens of Lion’s Arch are celebrating another year of survival in the shadow of the Elder Dragons with a two-week party! The Dragon Bash festival features destructible dragon effigies, mini-games, prizes, fireworks, and special rewards like the Ho...

Now Playing: Last Stand at Southsun
You’re all that stands between the Southsun settlers and annihilation in this all-new content! Team up with Inspector Ellen Kiel to track down the sylvari renegade Canach in a brand-new story dungeon, defend settlements from a monstrous threat, and earn...

Last Stand at Southsun
LIVING WORLD Last Stand at Southsun Help Inspector Kiel track down Canach, the villain behind the increased animal aggression and the focused attacks on Consortium settlements. Canach’s intent is to destroy the settler contracts (and punish Subdir...