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WvW Update: Guild Hall Arenas and World Restructuring Beta
Greetings, Mist warriors! We’re here to go into a little more detail about some of the upcoming World vs. World (and WvW-adjacent) changes. These are part of the overall schedule of content coming to the game over the next couple of months, which you can learn more about in our … Read More »
Set Off Chain Reactions with the Engineer Short Bow Proficiency
Hello, Tyrians! My name is Chun-Hong Fung, and I’m a game designer on the Systems Team here at ArenaNet. Expanded weapon proficiencies are coming in 2024 during the second major update for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™, bringing a new weapon and skills for each profession. Today, we’ll be taking a look at how … Read More »
Pistols Grant Elementalists the Choice between Greater Damage and Defense
Hi, folks. My name is Cal Cohen and I’m the lead skills and balance designer at ArenaNet. Expanded weapon proficiencies are coming in 2024 during the second major update for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™, in which each profession will have access to a new weapon. We’re back today to take a look at … Read More »
Rifle Mesmers Direct Allies to the Nearest Emergency Exit
Hey, everyone! My name is Taylor Brooks, and I am a designer on the Skills and Balance Team here at ArenaNet. Expanded Weapon Proficiency is coming in 2024 during the second major update for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™. Each profession will have access to a new weapon. Today I’ll be giving you a … Read More »
The Colossal Greatsword Skin Arrives to Solve Your Monumental Problems
Colossal Greatsword Skin Your enemies will tremble at the sight of this massive weapon. Its raw power is awe-inspiring, but do you have the strength to wield it? What’s in Stock We’re refreshing our seasonal selection of mount adoption licenses, mount select licenses, and mount packs with a 20% discount … Read More »
Create Otherworldly Bonds when Revenants Brandish Scepters
Hello, Tyrians! My name is Chun-Hong Fung, and I’m a game designer on the Systems Team here at ArenaNet. Expanded weapon proficiencies are coming in 2024 during the second major update for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™, bringing a new weapon and skills for each profession. Today, we’ll be looking at the new scepter … Read More »
Staff Warriors Bring Frontline Support to the Heat of the Battle
Hi, folks. My name is Cal Cohen, and I’m the lead skills and balance designer at ArenaNet. Expanded weapon proficiencies are coming in 2024 during the second major update for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™, bringing a new weapon and skills for each profession. Today we’re taking a look at warrior’s new weapon proficiency: … Read More »
Hurl Venomous Axes with the Thief’s Expanded Weapon Proficiency
Hi, folks. My name is Cal Cohen, and I’m the lead skills and balance designer at ArenaNet. Expanded weapon proficiencies are coming in 2024 during the second major update for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™. When that feature arrives, each profession will have access to a new weapon, and today’s topic is the thief’s … Read More »
Become a Force of Nature with the Dual-Wielding Mace Ranger!
Good hunting! My name is Taylor Brooks, and I’m a designer on the skills and balance team here at ArenaNet. Expanded weapon proficiencies are coming in 2024 during the second major update for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™. Each profession will have access to a new weapon and skills to utilize against the evils … Read More »
Live Now: “Through the Veil,” First Major Update for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure
[embedded content] “Through the Veil” Is Live Today we’re excited to lift the curtain and launch the first major update for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™—”Through the Veil”! This update contains three new story chapters and will send the wayfinder to a strange new place outside of Tyria proper—Nayos, the realm of dreams and … Read More »