A Brief History of the Canthan Written Language When we first sat down to design the Canthan language as preproduction on Guild Wars: Factions® began, we had actually planned to create both a written and a spoken language, and early documentation was authored with a full vocabulary, rules of grammar, and more. But … Read More »

Save the date! Next week on 27 July join us for an in-depth look at our third expansion, Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons™. We’ve got a tidal wave of fun content lined up, including expansion features, a new trailer, details on the story and setting, elite specialization beta information, interviews with the development team, … Read More »

Devil-Rending Axe Skin An eerie aura and dangerous, dagger-sharp spikes give this axe some seriously sinister style. Unlock “The Head of the Snake” for FreeLog in to Guild Wars 2 between 20 July and 26 July to unlock the Living World Season 3 episode “The Head of the Snake” for free. You’ll … 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, 21 July at 7:00 p.m. UTC (noon Pacific Time)Host: DiesVitae

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 »

[embedded content] ArenaNet Partner MightyTeapot is back with another guide to help you navigate the fascinating and sometimes very deadly world of Tyria! The latest Ultimate Beginner’s Guide will get you up to speed with an introduction to your characters’ gear and attributes, with detailed information on choosing armor, weapons, … Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »