This is James Fulop, Senior Engine Programmer on the Guild Wars 2 team. DirectX11 support is a project that has been a long time in the making. In this post I am going to go over some of the high-level technical decisions that were made to determine the shape of this project, … Read More »

The second Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons™ elite specialization beta event begins next week! From 21 September to 25 September log in and play three of the brand-new elite specializations coming in the third expansion. Join us on the official Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel for an in depth look at all three of the elite … Read More »

[embedded content] Meet the catalyst, the new elementalist elite specialization coming in Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons™. Watch the video and prepare to hammer out some serious elemental power. Take the catalyst for a spin next week during the second elite specialization beta event on September 24. The beta event is open to all, … Read More »

[embedded content] Meet the bladesworn, the new warrior elite specialization coming in Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons™. Watch the video and prepare to bring a sword to your next gunfight. Take the bladesworn for a spin next week during the second elite specialization beta event on 21 September. The beta event is open to … Read More »

The second Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons™ elite specialization beta event begins next week! From September 21 to September 25, log in and play three of the brand-new elite specializations coming in the third expansion. You don’t need to prepurchase Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons to join the fun—everyone with an account in good standing is invited. Create … Read More »

Sylph Wings Backpack and Glider Combo You’ll be absolutely enchanted with these adorable iridescent fairy wings. Unlock “A Star to Guide Us” for Free Return to Living World™ continues with Season 4. Log in and pick up an unlock token for this week’s spotlight episode, “A Star to Guide Us.” … Read More »

[embedded content] Meet the vindicator, the new revenant elite specialization coming in Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons™. Watch the video and prepare to channel the legendary union between two ancient Canthan foes. Get your hands on the vindicator next week during the second elite specialization beta event on 21 September. The beta event is … Read More »

Check our official site on Mondays for a schedule of the week’s activities, and follow our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts for news and updates. Don’t forget—you’ll always find important information, Guild Wars 2 discussions, and community resources on our official forums. If you’re new to Guild Wars 2 or returning to Tyria after … Read More »

Don’t miss the next episode of the Guild Wars 2 Art Show livestream, where our ArenaNet Creative Partners show their latest Guild Wars 2-inspired work, discuss art techniques, and hang out in chat. Let’s celebrate art together! The Guild Wars 2 Art Show Wednesday, 15 September at 7:00 p.m. UTC (noon Pacific Time)Host: FiaOradd

Hi all, Mark your calendars! The first weeklong beta event for the WvW World Restructuring feature takes place from 24 September to 1 October. Today we’re here to outline development and beta testing plans for World Restructuring and talk about the future of the World vs. World game mode. We’ll … Read More »