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Inside ArenaNet: Live Game Outage Analysis
Hi! I’m Robert Neckorcuk, Platform Team Lead for ArenaNet. My team runs a number of back-end network services for the Guild Wars® franchise: log-in servers, chat servers, websites, and more. We work very closely with two other teams, Game Operations and Release Management, as the back-end services group. We also work … Read More »
The Twisted Marionette and Legendary Armory Are Here
Today’s update is live, with quality-of-life improvements for legendary owners and risks to life and limb for anyone brave enough to be in the stomping radius of a giant machine. Read the update notes on our forums for all the details. Learn more about the Legendary Armory in this blog … Read More »
Haunt the Deep and Harrow the Heavens with the Archdemon Chest
Ghost of the Deep Spaulders Skin Shroud yourself in the ghostly glory of the deep sea with this eerie shoulder armor. Archdemon Chest Inside each chest, you’re guaranteed to find a redeemable Black Lion Statuette, a Fine Black Lion Dye Canister—Green, and two common items. You also have a chance … Read More »
Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: July 12 – July 18
Our summer plans for Guild Wars 2 are packed with events! 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 … Read More »
Confront the Twisted Marionette on 13 July
[embedded content] Scarlet Briar terrorized Lornar’s Pass with her watchwork superweapon, the Twisted Marionette, shortly before her devastating assault on the city of Lion’s Arch. Tyria’s heroes organized a rapid counterassault, severed its chain tethers, and reduced it to an ominous but inert pile of scrap. Those who fought the … Read More »
The Legendary Armory Arrives 13 July
Powerful, flexible, and extremely cool: legendary equipment is the ultimate prize for Tyria’s heroes. But it could be more ultimate. Next week the Legendary Armory arrives, giving you a convenient way for all your characters to share every piece of legendary equipment you’ve unlocked in your many adventures across Tyria! … Read More »
Shoot for Your Dreams With the Dreamwalker Longbow Skin
Dreamwalker Longbow Skin This deceptively delicate longbow’s shattered curves have been reinforced with ethereal light. Add some strength and beauty to your wardrobe this week—the Dreamwalker Scythe Staff Skin, Dreamwalker Dagger Skin, and Dreamwalker Sword Skin are 20% off! Unlock A Living World Season 3 Episode for Free Prepare for … Read More »
Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: 5 July – 11 July
Our summer plans for Guild Wars 2 are packed with events! 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 … Read More »
ArenaNet Studio Update: July 2021
Hi, everyone! I’m Rubi Bayer, and you may already know me as the host of Guild Chat and other Guild Wars 2 livestreams. That’s the most visible part of what I do, but as a member of the Community team, I swap job attunements regularly behind the scenes. The rest of the … Read More »
Fashion Strikes Again with the Shatterspark Gloves Skin
Shatterspark Gloves Our master crafters bound together shards of jagged metal and luminous lightning in a set of gloves to put the power of the storm in your hands. Unlock A Living World Season 3 Episode for Free Prepare for Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons and catch up on Living World™ episodes you’ve missed! … Read More »