The ArenaNet Programming Team Answers Your Questions on Reddit
With Guild Wars 2 out the door, our programmers wanted to take a some time to answer the burning technical questions that players and aspiring (or current) game programmers may have about Guild Wars 2...
View ArticleConcept Artist Spotlight: Taylor Krahenbuhl
One of the newest additions to the ArenaNet concept art team, Taylor Krahenbuhl is a multi-faceted, multi-talented artist who understands the synergy between art and storytelling. Q: Tell us a little...
View ArticleDon’t Miss the Halloween Surprise at Noon Pacific October 28!
Act 2 of the Guild Wars 2 Halloween event is live – enjoy the festivities! DO NOT MISS Act 3 of Shadow of the Mad King which kicks off at the lion statue in Lion’s Arch at noon Pacific (12:00 PM...
View ArticleWintersday is Coming!
We’ve got loads of holiday quests, fun activities, and special rewards planned this year! The festivities run from December 13, 2012 through January 2, 2013. Find out more at our Guild Wars Wintersday...
View ArticleColin Johanson on Guild Wars 2 in the Months Ahead
Happy 2013 everyone! I wanted to take the time to provide insight on some of the exciting features, events, and stories we intend to bring to Guild Wars 2 in the first half of the New Year. It’s been a...
View ArticleFractals of the Mists Dungeon Improvements
Hello, everyone! I’m Isaiah Cartwright, lead designer on Guild Wars 2. I wanted to talk to you about two upcoming changes to the fractal dungeons: reconnect and party-tier improvements. Currently, if a...
View ArticleLast Chance in 2012 to Save an Extra $15 Off Sale Price of Guild Wars 2...
For a limited time, Guild Wars 2 Digital Deluxe Edition is an extra $15 off the sale price. You’ll receive a wide range of helpful in-game bonus items such as the Mistfire Wolf Elite Skill and the...
View ArticleGuesting is Coming!
CITIZENS, I have an important announcement to make. Previously, we’ve talked about a feature called guesting, which allows you to play with your friends on other worlds. The wait is over! Guesting is...
View ArticleCanthan New Year is almost here!
Check out the Canthan New Year Festival and explore all of the fun activities we have planned. This year, the festival will be extended to a full week, beginning on Thursday, January 31 at noon Pacific...
View ArticleFestive Lionguard Leaving Tyria
With the holiday season at an end, the last remaining Wintersday merchant is closing shop. Make sure to finish your exchanges before January 28th PST, when the Festive Lionguard will be packing his...
View ArticleNew Rewards and the Achievements System
Hey, everybody! I’m Matt Wuerffel, one of the game designers on Guild Wars 2. I wanted to take a moment to talk about some of the things we’ve been working on recently: new rewards and updates to the...
View ArticleNew Items and an Updated Favorite in the Gem Store!
A new year means new merchandise on the shelves in the Black Lion Trading Company! We’ve got brand new, permanent additions to the store that will keep you looking stylish whether you’re in town or in...
View ArticleRobert Hrouda on Upcoming Changes to Dungeon Mechanics
Hey folks, I’m Robert Hrouda, a content designer on Guild Wars 2. In the coming months, we’ll make some changes to dungeon mechanics to make them a more fun and challenging experience. I wanted to give...
View ArticleTemple of the Silent Storm Week
We’ve been working on PvP features consistently since our last update, and as always, we’ve been watching the forums for feedback and inspiration. So I’m really excited to announce that, based on...
View ArticleUpdate Notes – January 28, 2013
LIVING STORY Flame and Frost: Prelude A mystery presents itself in this first entry in a multipart Living Story series. What could be causing such discord in the foothills of the Shiverpeaks? All those...
View ArticleUpcoming Guild versus Guild changes
With the annual battle between Grenth and Dwayna fading into the past, it seems not even Balthazar’s domain is untouched by spring cleaning. Prepare for a batch of updates to Guild Battles through...
View ArticleMandatory Password Change is Coming
Account security is a very important topic for us. As ArenaNet president Mike O’Brien mentioned in this article on account security, one of the ways we protect your account is by creating a blacklist...
View ArticleThe Living Story in Guild Wars 2
Hey, everybody! I’m Angel McCoy, the narrative designer assigned to guide the Living Story in Guild Wars 2. I’m here to give you a little introduction to this content, what it means to the world of...
View ArticleDynamic Leveling Adjustment
Hello, I’m Isaiah Cartwright, the lead game designer for Guild Wars 2. I’d like to talk today about some changes we made to our dynamic leveling system, which allows players to enjoy the content on any...
View ArticleUpcoming Changes to PvP Tournaments
Hello, everybody! I’m Tyler Bearce, one of the game designers on Guild Wars 2. Thank you for participating in Temple of the Silent Storm Week, where PvP paid tournaments were temporarily changed from...
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