Guild Wars 2 is a very successful MMORPG, with over 3 million copies sold. It is also one of the few online role-playing games that has not followed the free-to-play trend. With the current buy-to-play model, which is highly praised, meaning buy once and play forever, there is, however, a slight disadvantage: Downloading the game to simply check it out is unfortunately not possible in most cases.
Such a permanent situation would naturally not be ideal in this genre, as we know that an MMO thrives on generating regular income over the years and maintaining a healthy player base. This is definitely still the case with GW2, where everything feels very lively – but a few new players are certainly always welcome. There are many players who would prefer to test a game before emptying their wallets. A game can have the best reviews – they are still not a guarantee. Individual preferences are indeed very diverse, especially with such complex and extensive products.
Finally test Guild Wars 2, but hurry, this is not a permanent state!
That said, there are several reasons why NCSoft and ArenaNet organize these test weeks every few months. For players, it means: For a short time, anyone who has wanted to take a closer look at the game can do so – without having to enter into any commitments. After the test period, it is up to everyone to buy the game or remove it from their “to-play” list.
This test week runs until October 3rd and then ends. It will surely be a few more months until the next phase. Update: You can still play for free until October 7th – the test has been extended by 4 days!
You can register on the official site: https://www.guildwars2.com/de/
What is Guild Wars 2?
Before you make your internet connection glow, it would be wise to familiarize yourself a bit with the MMO. I can only say that the open world invites you to explore and have adventures. ArenaNet has succeeded in creating an atmospheric and vibrant environment.
The developer was quite bold in several areas, as Guild Wars 2 showcases different concepts. The dynamic quests, which at least deviate a bit from the classic “quest giver with an exclamation mark above their head,” are refreshing. The creators also take an interesting approach with the equipment improvement, which is probably unique in this form – true to the motto “Equal opportunities for all.”
Unlike other representatives in the genre, the focus is not on improving equipment values after every content update. What matters more is the appearance of the equipment, which can indicate how much someone has achieved in the game – both in PvP and PvE. A hard-to-reach armor looks correspondingly more stylish. It is also worth mentioning that there are no fixed roles for group formation – the holy trinity consisting of tank, healer, and damage dealer in its classic form, for example, to tackle bosses, does not exist here. Particularly this somewhat different approach has led to lively discussions in the communities. Some prefer a clearly defined structure, while others enjoy it being more flexible or dynamic.
As with its predecessor, PvP is one of the central components (Note: in GW2, PvE is separate from PvP). This includes structured arenas and WvWvW, where players fight for their servers in a specially designed area for territories and more – not infrequently resulting in epic mass battles.
A GW2 video for illustration
This is just a small part of what GW2 offers. If any of this appeals to you, I would recommend trying it out. Uninstalling is still possible. You must be aware that the game polarizes and can therefore please one person while giving another headaches. In any case, there is a lot of love put into it. The following video is also recommended, as it attempts to provide some explanations:
