Guild Wars 2
Type: Theme park | Developer: ArenaNet | Platform: PC | Release Date: August 26, 2012 | Model: Buy2Play
What is Guild Wars 2? Guild Wars 2 is a theme park MMORPG from ArenaNet. It features a large, event-changing game world and received useful features such as gliding, mounts, or the new wizard’s vault, reminiscent of a free season pass with the last expansions.
With numerous different classes and races, you can explore the game world, where the end bosses, the elder dragons, await you. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that you can’t just kill the dragons without consequences.
In addition to the large game world with countless areas, there is also arena PvP, world vs. world for mass battles, and instanced content in the form of fractals and raids.
What is the unique selling point? Guild Wars 2 focuses on the Living World, which regularly and for free (as long as you log into the game in time) brings new areas, story, and rewards.
ArenaNet’s current goal is to bring something exciting every quarter in the form of new stories, new playable content, or instances. The system is supplemented by regular bonus weeks and festivals.
Who is Guild Wars 2 aimed at? Guild Wars 2 is casual-oriented. If you enjoy wandering through the world, discovering exciting places, and experiencing events, this MMORPG is perfect for you. The focus is on the story, character development, and playing together in the world. Thus, you cannot steal mobs, resources, or rewards from each other.
Additionally, you will quickly reach max level and can craft the best possible armor in no time.
What content requires real money? Guild Wars 2 can be tested for free, but it requires all expansions to enjoy it fully. Here are several options:
- For 49.99 euros, you can get the Elder Dragon Saga. This includes the three expansions Heart of Thorns, Path of Fire, and End of Dragons. However, you will miss the Living World season 2 to 5 – small DLCs that are relevant to the overall story, and the newest expansion.
- For 99.99 euros, you can get the complete Elder Dragon Saga package. This contains the three expansions as well as the Living World season 2 to 5. Here, you will only be missing the newest expansion and own absolutely everything.
- For 24.99 euros, you can get only Secrets of the Obscure, the latest expansion.
- The newly announced expansion Janthir Wilds, which is set to be released on August 20, 2024, costs 24.99 euros in the standard version.
Additionally, there is a shop where you can purchase the following:
- Cosmetic content such as skins for mounts or clothing sets
- Useful items, endless recyclers, or travel passes, which are purely optional
- Account adjustments such as additional inventory or character slots, as well as name changes
The special twist of the shop is that everything can also be purchased for in-game currency, as gold can be converted into the real money currency gems.
What does the future of GW2 look like? In February 2019, there were layoffs at ArenaNet. However, the developers confirm that the future of Guild Wars 2 is secure. Since then, numerous new episodes of the Living World, two new expansions, and major updates have been released.
In August 2023, Secrets of the Obscure was released. The next expansion Janthir Wilds is already set to premiere on August 20, 2024. Additionally, a sequel is also being developed: MMORPG giant admits: Yes, they are working on Guild Wars 3
