Next week, a new episode of the Icebrood Saga will be released in the MMORPG Guild Wars 2. The trailer for it was released on November 12, generating excitement among players for the upcoming update.
What does the new trailer show? The trailer for the upcoming episode “Whisper in the Dark” is nearly 90 seconds long and provides an insight into the contents of the update:
- In the first 30 seconds, the general setting and the new map Bjora Marshlands are presented.
- Then, for 20 seconds, the focus is on the features of the update.
- In the last 40 seconds, it gets eerie. The player stands in a dark forest and hears whispers in the dark. The voice says that “they will betray us” and that “we cannot trust them.” Only the voice can protect us.
The Bone Skinner also plays a role in the trailer, which already appeared in the first announcement of the episode.
What content does the new episode offer? “Whisper in the Dark” brings several new features, some of which were announced only in the press release:
- The map Bjora Marshlands.
- The new Raven mastery, which was already announced during the introduction of the Icebrood Saga.
- A second mastery named “Essence Manipulation”.
- A new upgradable weapon set named “Ancient Boreal”.
- A new exotic scepter in raven style.
- A sweet campfire treat for roasting.
- 3 new bosses in the raid missions that rotate each week.
Additionally, the story of the prologue episode “Bound by Blood” continues. In this episode, a group of Charr set out west of the Shiverpeaks to face an Elder Dragon.
Fans love the new trailer
How is the trailer received by players? In the forums, on YouTube, and on reddit, the trailer is currently receiving high praise. It contains all the important aspects of the episode while providing glimpses into the story of the update.
Furthermore, the second part featuring the Bone Skinner is dark and eerie, which is well-received by many. Players are commenting on reddit:
- TheMRMadzen: “That was a really good trailer, I can’t wait.”
- LeGoldfox: “Wow, the trailer is incredible. I can’t say much about the content yet, but the trailer is top-notch.”
- TyroneTyreseJamal: “10/10 trailer.”
The only thing that some fans felt was missing from the announcement was a hint at a new fractal or raid. Both are highly desired.
This is why you must play the episode: The dark atmosphere in the trailer immediately creates a desire for more. This is also echoed by reddit user Jackbruner, who feels reminded of The Witcher from the trailer.
Especially the Bone Skinner arouses the curiosity of many players. We still do not know how he will actually appear and interact with us. However, it is clear that he is not on our side.
