Free Gift: Black Lion Chest Key We’re kicking off our August sales with a gift for you: one Black Lion Chest Key. This free goodie will be available until August 12, so don’t forget to log in and claim it from the Gem Store! During this time, you can also … Read More »

Hello, Tyrians! Who is ready to win some prizes? Today we are partnering with Intel as they host a Guild Wars 2® sweepstakes! We’ll be giving away a branded Guild Wars 2 m16 Alienware laptop and copies of our latest expansion, Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds™. Visit the Gleam.io portal to review the rules and participate, but make … Read More »

Greetings, Tyrians! Gather around the fire and settle in as we chat with Andrew Gray and Joel Eckert, two of the designers working to bring you one of the newest features in Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™. Today, they’ll conjure a magical doorway and take us on a tour of Homesteads. With the launch … Read More »

The Festival of the Four Winds has arrived! This annual celebration, orchestrated by Her Royal Majesty Queen Jennah of Kryta, heralds the joy of summer with tons of excitement throughout Tyria. The festivities are in full swing across two locations—the Crown Pavilion in Divinity’s Reach and the Labyrinthine Cliffs—where players … Read More »

[embedded content] “/PetalThrow” Emote Tome Nature can tell us a lot about beauty and fragility persevering in hard times. This sweet arrangement of pastel flowers will bring a bright and beautiful reminder to people that life is worth celebrating. The “/PetalThrow” Emote Tome is available for 400 gems. What’s in … Read More »

Hello, Tyrians! We are less than a month away from the launch of Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™, and while there’s plenty to be excited about for the August 20 release, players can also look forward to the newest raid and Convergence going live in our first major update in November. You will be … Read More »

[embedded content] Magical Cape Your glimmering heart beats with a renewed sparkle! The cosmos has granted you a new addition to your magical attire—a cape made with shimmering silk and the power to change the world. This cape is the perfect companion to the Magical Outfit and is available for … Read More »

Last week, we laid out the basic premise of the story in Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™, including an introduction to the lowland kodan who live in the Janthir isles. This week, we thought we’d take a closer look at the area you’ll be exploring, plus another fuzzy denizen of the Janthir region: the … Read More »

[embedded content] Phialslinger Manticore Appearance Package Utilize your knowledge of alchemy to ward off foes and enhance your allies! Bring the power of potions into battle with a daring manticore mount and a stylish top hat. Your magical concoctions will be eye-catching and colorful, conveying your scientific prowess. This package … Read More »

Hey there! This is Indigo, the Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™ Narrative Lead, and Chloë, the expansion’s Story Design Lead. We’d love to walk you through a high-level look at the Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds story to help set the stage for launch next month. The story of Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is a treasure trove of intrigue and lore, … Read More »