The big winter patch of Guild Wars 2 is live – numerous changes and improvements were on the agenda.
Mastering the Balance
The winter update has a lot of changes in store for PvP players. With the expansion “Heart of Thorns”, the balance has gone quite out of whack – while some classes are mercilessly falling behind, others are hardly conquerable.
The update addresses the biggest issues and should provide for a more or less balanced gameplay. What the pro players think about it remains to be seen – we have already summarized a more detailed overview of the changes for you.
The whole thing is rounded off by a better matchmaking system, which should now match players more frequently against opponents of the same skill level.
The Return of the Shatterer
Many players associate the Shatterer with their first big boss encounter. If you followed the event series, you had an inkling that something big was coming. However, when the dragon known as “the Shatterer” lands in front of you for the first time, goosebumps are guaranteed. Unfortunately, this feeling of fear has significantly decreased in the past 5 years, as almost all of the dragon’s attacks can be avoided – until now!
Since this update, the Shatterer has been upgraded, gaining new mechanics, stronger minions, and improved abilities. We have explained what exactly is changing in this article for you.
Lunar New Year – Festive Mood in Divinity’s Reach
With the end of January, the Lunar New Year returns to the world of GW2. Divinity’s Reach is richly decorated again and offers plenty of fun activities to enjoy the event. However, time is running out – the festival is only active until February 9. So stock up on fireworks and take part in the Dragon Ball PvP – rewards will be available as well.
Gliding in Old Tyria
The last big feature is the ability to glide in the “old” world, specifically in the Tyria of the base game. There are no conditions for this – anyone who is already gliding through the Maguuma can start gliding in Old Tyria without delay.
However, it should be noted that there are some no-fly zones to keep jumping puzzles exciting and not trivialize them. Furthermore, there are no updrafts in Old Tyria – apart from the battle against the Shatterer.
These are just a few of the highlights, as the big winter update brought countless other innovations, such as a fresh champion of the Mists, numerous bug fixes regarding the procurement of legendary weapons, and for drink enthusiasts a “Brew of the Month” club that offers new treats every 30 days. The list with the complete changes can be found in our sources.
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