Salutations, Tyrians. My name is Gerard Ledda, and I am a game designer here at ArenaNet. We’re always listening to your feedback, and we’ve been hard at work on some game updates that you’ve been asking for. Today, I’m here with the inside scoop on some quality-of-life updates that are coming in next week’s Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™ release, “Absolution.” These changes are designed to alleviate pain points, add convenience, and—most importantly—free up precious inventory space!
Traveling Light with the Wizard’s Portal Tome
The Wizard’s Portal Tome is a new item that will store many of the teleportation devices you’ve earned in game, condensing more than 30 items into a single inventory slot! This tome will work much like the Living World season portal tomes, giving you a list of available destinations to choose from.
When “Absolution” releases on June 3, you can visit Astral Ward Medic Miyrna either in Bloodcoast Ward in Lion’s Arch or in the new map, Bava Nisos, to pick up a new side story achievement, Work Hard for Now. Completing that side story will reward you with the Wizard’s Portal Tome, and the Teleportation Gizmos Collector collection will track the teleportation devices that you’ve earned. Then, just bring the Wizard’s Portal Tome wherever you go, and you can free up all that inventory space!
Gobble Your Way to More Inventory Space
Over the years, we’ve added many portable exchangers—commonly called “gobblers”—to the game that allow players to convert items and currency to more valuable materials. Over time, these gobblers have become so plentiful that they themselves clog up inventory space. The Wizard’s Gobbler is our solution to this problem, allowing you access to multiple exchange items without having to fumble with them individually.
Like the Wizard’s Portal Tome, a collection will track over 20 portable exchanger and gobbler items as you unlock them and offer their functionality in a single item. Visiting Lion’s Arch will retroactively update your progress if you have the item in your inventory, have completed the respective achievement, or have met other conditions. This will determine which options you can access when using the Wizard’s Gobbler. All Guild Wars 2 players can access the Wizard’s Gobbler by heading to Hooligan’s Route in Lion’s Arch and purchasing it from the charr vendor Gharr Leadclaw.
Rift Essence Converting to Wallet Currency
We’ve heard that your bag and bank slots are overflowing with rift essence, and we’ve got a solution coming next week!
Fine, masterwork, and rare rift essence can be converted into a wallet currency beginning June 3. You’ll be able to convert the essence yourself by consuming it or by visiting Rift Researcher Adam at Moon Camp Covert in Lowland Shore or the Rift Hunter Lounge in the Wizard’s Tower. He will be able to mass convert your essence into a wallet currency for free. Recipes, vendor costs, and rewards of rift essence will all be updated to reflect this change.
Easier Acquisition of Research Notes
We’ve also heard your feedback about the challenge of acquiring research notes. After the next update, all crafting disciplines will have access to a new crafting recipe called Peer Reviewed Research. This item does not have a crafting rating requirement, so even novices can make it. When crafted, it grants 150 research notes!
Faction Provisioner Purchase Limits
We’ll be adjusting the purchase limits of provisioner tokens from faction provisioners in Central Tyria and Heart of Maguuma from one purchase a day per tab to seven purchases a week per tab. You’ll be able to buy the same number of items, but in one trip instead of seven!
Commander’s Choice Chest Improvements
During your adventures, you might have accumulated a surplus of Hero’s Choice Chests, and when you finally decide which item to select from them, you were faced with a difficult choice. You could open them one at a time through a time-consuming series of clicks, or you could use a bulk exchange vendor but lose out on some of the valuable loot inside.
With the release of “Absolution,” you can trade Hero’s Choice Chests and karma to the respective exchange vendors in Dragon’s Stand, Eye of the North, Arborstone, the Wizard’s Tower (requires Wayfinder Mastery), or Lowland Shore. You’ll then receive the guaranteed item in addition to a new Commander’s Choice Chest, which allows bulk selection of your choice of items. This functions like the Janthiri Renown Chests and Mistburned Renown Chests.
Homesteads Decoration Limit Increase
Finally, players will be able to double the decoration cap in their homestead from 1,000 to 2,000 after “Absolution” is live next week! Deft Lahar will sell decoration limit increase services to raise the cap by 500, and players can train the Grandmaster Handiworker Crafting tier for another 500.
Deft Lahar will also have new home instance nodes in his inventory, allowing players to purchase new gathering nodes for their homesteads or home instances.
“Absolution” is just around the corner, and we can’t wait for you to experience these new quality-of-life updates. See you in Tyria!
We’re introducing a new way to change the sky above your homestead! Your home sweet home will be even more magical with the northern lights caressing its horizons. Speak with Deft Lahar in Hearth’s Glow to change the look of your sky after purchase! The Shimmering Aurora Homestead Sky is available for 800 gems.
Brasswork Homestead Package
Create the factory of your dreams with polished brass pipes and moving gear parts! The Brasswork Homestead Package is available for 800 gems, and it will unlock recipes to craft each item an unlimited number of times. This pack contains the following decorations:
Brasswork Wall
Brasswork Engine
Brasswork Big Gear
Brasswork Small Gear
Brasswork Pipe Cap
Brasswork Pipe Connector
Brasswork Straight Pipe
Brasswork Curved Pipe
Brasswork T-Pipe
Today’s update also raises the limit for decorations. Players will be able to increase their cap to 2,000. To fully unlock this perk, train the Grandmaster Handiworker Crafting tier and talk to Deft Lahar in your homestead to buy the additional decoration increase services.
Black Lion Chest Update: Stellar World
Inside each chest, you’re guaranteed to find a redeemable Black Lion Statuette, Fine Black Lion Dye Canister—Green, and two common items. You also have a chance to find something rarer in the fifth slot, including special items, glyphs, and skins from the Vinelord Edgebloom Weapon Collection and the Magical Weapon Collection.
Exclusive Item: Stellar Dragon Wings Backpack and Glider Combo
Become a celestial legend soaring from Tyrian skies to the depths of the Mists. These wings are made from a fusion of starlight and ancient dragon power! The Stellar Dragon Wings Backpack and Glider Combo is a new, exclusive drop from Black Lion Chests.
Fox Fire Spear Skin
We are upgrading the Fox Fire Weapon Collection to include a new spear. Fight gracefully with the power of spirit foxes on your side! The new Fox Fire Spear Skin is available from Black Lion Weapons Specialists in exchange for 3 Black Lion Claim Tickets.
What’s in Stock
On Friday, June 6, we’ll be rotating our stock of dye kits with fresh new pigments for the season! Unique armor skins will be 20% off until June 20. Some of our favorites are the Chaos Gloves Skin, Cat-Ear Hood Skin, Hooded Windbreaker Package, Fashionable Kilt Skin, and the Skyscale Horns Package.
Returning This Week
Our weekly discounts are for varied tastes and will expand your account in many fantastic ways! From today until June 10, Material Storage Expanders, Recharging Teleport to Friend, Black Lion Garden Plot Deeds, and Black Lion contract boards are available at a 20% discount.
Celebrating Pride
Let your heart beat to the rhythm of your authentic self! This Pride month, we’re giving away the colorful Vibrant Wings Backpack and Glider Combo! Claim it for free in the Gem Store until June 30. This feathery item has 4 dye channels; show us your flag colors in incredible style!
Available Now in the Gem Store!
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“Absolution,” the third and final major content update for Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™, has arrived. This update brings the concluding chapters of the story, a brand-new map to explore, feature improvements, new content and rewards, and a few unexpected twists to keep players on their toes. We’ve also added a unique legendary backpack that doubles as a glider! We’re going to cover the major features of this release in this blog, but for all of the details, check out the full release notes on our forums.
What’s New?
In our latest studio update blog, we shared what’s ahead for Guild Wars 2, including a closer look at upcoming content and our ongoing goals for long-term feature support. We also released a companion blog focused on the quality-of-life improvements we’ve made that aim to enhance your everyday experience in Tyria. There’s much more to come in “Absolution,” however, and here are the highlights from this update:
New fractal: Kinfall (with challenge mode on June 24)
Convergences update: new boss, Ura, and challenge mode for private squads
Legendary backpack
QoL improvements to inventory management, rift essences, research notes, and more!
New homestead decorations and decoration cap increase!
Many new rewards, including minis, armor, weapons, and more
Your New Best Friend Is a Legendary Backpack
An immortal shadowy demonic presence from the Mists, Orrax is here to be your new best friend! Go on adventures! Glide around! Find some tasty snacks! Make a bargain for your immortal soul! Swish a fancy new tail that you may not have had a few moments before! Orrax will join you on all of your adventures—just as soon as you finish letting it manifest through you into Tyria.
Like previous legendary backpacks, crafting Orrax Manifested will unlock a matching glider as well. However, this time, Orrax is not content simply staying on your back and manifests directly to better help you conquer the skies of this fascinating world.
Talk to Jorvik Jorundsson in Mantle’s Arrival in Bava Nisos after completing the story of “Absolution” to begin the legendary collection.
Wizard’s Vault Seasonal Refresh
The Astral Ward’s magic stirs once again, and the Wizard’s Vault unveils a new collection of treasures for the worthy. Whether you’re defending Tyria’s farthest reaches or honing your legend within the Mists, these rewards are steeped in both style and power.
Embrace the strength and nobility of the Ward Knight’s cape, coat, helm, and leggings, armor forged for the bravest of Tyria’s defenders that blends ceremonial elegance with battlefield grit. Or arm yourself with the Stone-Growth weapons petrified by the passage of countless years!
Ride in arcane style with the Enchanted Roller Beetle Skin, adding a magical gleam to your travels. Don’t forget to give it a spin on the new racetrack in Southsun Cove!
Twitch Drops
Starting June 3, you can earn exciting Twitch Drops just by watching your favorite Guild Wars 2 streamers! Watch a total of five hours between 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) March 11 and 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) June 8 to unlock all available rewards.
Here’s what you can earn:
One Hour: Tradesman’s Package
Two Hours: Bloodstone Ascender
Four Hours: Mini Bloodstone Rock
Six Hours: Bloodstone Glider
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds Vinyl Soundtrack
Immerse yourself in the rich soundscape of Guild Wars 2‘ s fifth expansion with the official soundtrack of Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds. Featuring 27 tracks composed by Maclaine Diemer, Bryan Atkinson, and others, this collection captures the spirit of a land both wild and storied.
The soundtrack brings to life the sweeping coastlines, ancient ruins, and deep-rooted mysteries of the Janthir isles. With each track, you’ll hear the tension between nature and civilization, tradition and transformation.
Hear songs from this update adding new layers to the musical journey across the isles. Whether you’re exploring tranquil lowlands or braving conflict alongside the lowland kodan, these themes help shape every step of your adventure.
While “Absolution” marks the conclusion of the Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds story arc, the adventure in Tyria is far from over. A full slate of events is on the horizon while we prepare to share more about what is next for Guild Wars 2.
The celebration kicks off on June 17 with the return of Dragon Bash, bringing festive chaos and brawling fun to the streets of Hoelbrak. Just a few days later, on June 23, challenge seekers can dive into the new Kinfall fractal’s challenge mode.
In July, players can look forward to the announcement of our next expansion and bonus events! The Return to Secrets of the Obscure event runs from July 15 to July 29, offering a chance to relive key moments and earn valuable rewards. Then it’s off to the Mists from July 22 to July 29 with the WvW Rush bonus event!
As summer rolls on, Festival of the Four Winds returns from August 5 to August 26, inviting players to relax, compete, and revisit one of Tyria’s most beloved seasonal events. Don’t forget to bookmark our handy event calendar to keep tabs on what’s happening in the game!
June
June 3—Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds—”Absolution”
June 17–July 8—Dragon Bash
June 24—Skills and Balance Update, Kinfall Fractal Challenge Mode
July
July (TBA)—Expansion Announcement
July 15–July 29—Return to Secrets of the Obscure Event
July 22–July 29—WvW Rush Bonus Event
August
August 5–August 12—PvP Push Beta Event 3
August 5–August 26—Festival of the Four Winds
Stay tuned for news about our next expansion for Guild Wars 2 this summer. We look forward to joining you on your adventure in Bava Nisos!
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<p>Greetings, Tyrians! </p> <p>The final chapter of <em>Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™</em> arrives on June 3 with “Absolution,” a climactic update that plunges deep into the haunted heart of mursaat history. Journey into the ruins of Bava Nisos and uncover the truth behind the rift that still threatens Tyria.</p> <p>Alongside this epic conclusion, “Absolution” also brings a new fractal, a legendary backpiece, homestead upgrades, a suite of quality-of-life changes, relics, goodies in the Wizard’s Vault, and the debut of challenge mode for Convergence: Mount Balrior, along with a Twitch Drops event to celebrate the release. Let’s take a look at what’s coming next for <em>Guild Wars 2</em>.</p> <p><iframe width="590" height="332" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/0boXkTbLZ8o?rel=0&modestbranding=1&showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h3>Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds—”Absolution”</h3> <p>When Mabon fell to the Kryptis, an ancient ward cast over the city of Bava Nisos evaporated. All its secrets were free to fester—all its ghosts danced back to life.</p> <p>At the start of <em>Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds</em>, the commander was sent on a mission of diplomacy to befriend the lowland kodan of the Janthir region. But just as we settled into the calming rituals of the delta lifestyle, a darker threat emerged from the shadows. Titans had somehow been released into Tyria once again, and the commander, with the aid of allies old and new, navigated the perilous reaches of Janthir to defeat these otherworldly creatures. Victory was just within reach, too, before Ura revealed with her dying breath that the door that she and her kin used to breach our realm remained wide open.</p> <p>In the second update for <em>Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds</em>, “Repentance,” we chased the echo of an old acquaintance through the ruins of his people’s demise as we searched for this open Mists gate. Now, in the finale of <em>Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds</em>, we will reach the core of the titan crisis once and for all.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ec417gw295.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ec417gw295-590x332.jpg" alt="an otherworldly landscape with floating islands of rock and stone that twist in unpredictable patterns." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57814" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...295-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...295-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...w295-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...w295-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...295-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Bava Nisos</h3> <p>Each of the three survey teams that you helped comb through Mistburned Barrens completed their research and have come to the same conclusion: something vile awaits us within the depths of Bava Nisos. When a path into the city proper is finally revealed at the start of “Absolution,” our final descent begins.</p> <p>Once a monument to mursaat victory, Bava Nisos was built into the side of a great mountain—its sprawling halls and twisting passages branch in every direction. However, the once-opulent city is now crumbling with decay. When the Door of Komalie was opened and titans spilled out into Tyria, Bava Nisos was sieged by a bloody battle that took down one of Tyria’s most powerful societies. Most of the living mursaat and attacking titans were slaughtered. But despite their defeat and the city’s abandonment, menacing magic still lingers inside of Bava Nisos. Left alone for almost three hundred years, this magic has mutated and warped with time.</p> <p>As the grand finale of the <em>Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds</em> experience, Bava Nisos contains a climactic map-wide meta-event. You’ll be working alongside factions supporting the Tyrian Alliance—such as Councillor Ludo from Rata Sum and a spirited guest from Divinity’s Reach’s most elusive social club—to fight your way to the Mists gate at the city’s heart. The meta contains three main lanes that players can participate in, where you’ll face various obstacles and threats as you navigate the surreal landscape.</p> <p>What could possibly await you inside?</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ea410gw248.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ea410gw248-590x332.jpg" alt="A dark cavern filled with crumbling towers and ominous winged statues." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57815" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...248-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...248-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...w248-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...w248-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...248-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>New Challenges Await</h3> <p>The battle for Mount Balrior is about to get even more intense. In “Absolution,” we’re adding the third and final Convergences boss encounter as Ura, the titan imperatrix known as the Steamshrieker, at last makes her appearance. This godspawn commands the scalding steam and choking geysers of the mountain, making her unending wrath truly something to be feared. If you’ve fought Ura before, this encounter introduces some new mechanics to make this a fresh twist on the Mount Balrior experience!</p> <p>And for those seeking an even greater test of skill, we’re also introducing challenge mode for Mount Balrior Convergences, offering greater difficulty, sharper coordination checks, and even more rewarding spoils for those who triumph.</p> <p>Our newest fractal dungeon, Kinfall, also arrives on June 3. Step into the roles of a small band of lowland kodan as they defend their homeland during the Icebrood invasion of northern Tyria…and as they hear the whispers of the legendary dragon Jormag. In response to player feedback, with Kinfall we’ve intentionally stepped back from the raid-like complexity of more recent fractals in favor of a streamlined and repeatable experience reminiscent of some of our earlier fractals. The challenge mode for Kinfall will release three weeks later, in our June 24 game update.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/72c6eKinfallFractal.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/72c6eKinfallFractal-590x332.jpg" alt="A kodan fighting a foe in a dreary blue ice cave." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57773" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...tal-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...tal-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...ctal-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...ctal-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...tal-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Home Improvement</h3> <p>In “Absolution,” we’re doubling the homestead decoration cap to 2,000, giving builders and dreamers the space they’ve been craving. Players can train the new Grandmaster Handiworker Crafting tier to increase the decoration limit by 500, and Deft Lahar will sell decoration limit increases to raise the cap by an additional 500. This release also introduces new decorations and adds two new resource nodes to Deft Lahar’s inventory.</p> <p>But we’re not stopping at structural upgrades; we’re elevating the vibes as well. On June 3, the Black Lion Trading Company will debut a brand-new customization option that lets you change the appearance of your homestead’s sky. First up is a dazzling aurora borealis display that turns Hearth’s Glow into a northern dreamscape. Later this year, you’ll also be able to personalize the entrance to your homestead with skins for your conjured doorway. </p> <p>Look forward to even more updates to homesteads in our next expansion later this year. Homesteads are beginning to rival fashion wars for the most expressive corner of Tyria!</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/33211Shimmering_Aurora_Screenshot_02.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/33211Shimmering_Aurora_Screenshot_02-590x332.jpg" alt="A peaceful homestead featuring a shimmering aurora skybox." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57771" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf..._02-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf..._02-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...t_02-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...t_02-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf..._02-290x164.jpg 290w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...reenshot_02.jpg 950w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Quality of Life</h3> <p>We’ve got a hefty round of quality-of-life updates coming your way in “Absolution.” From the Wizard’s Portal Tome to hold your collection of portal scrolls to the endlessly efficient Wizard’s Gobbler, this update is full of small changes that make a big difference (and free up some much-needed inventory space)! We’ll dive into all the details in a dedicated blog later this week. Stay tuned!</p> <h3>Summer Schedule</h3> <p>While “Absolution” marks the end of the <em>Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds</em> story arc, there’s still plenty to look forward to in the months ahead while you await this summer’s news of our next expansion. </p> <p>Here’s a look at what’s coming up on the horizon:</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/155abenUS-gw2-ex5-jw-qr3-studio-update-roadmap-1920x1080.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/155abenUS-gw2-ex5-jw-qr3-studio-update-roadmap-1920x1080-590x332.jpg" alt="A roadmap covering the next 3 months of events in Guild Wars 2" width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57824" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...1080-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...1080-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h4><strong>June</strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>June 3</strong>—<em>Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds</em>—”Absolution”</li> <li><strong>June 17</strong>–July 8—Dragon Bash</li> <li><strong>June 24</strong>—Skills and Balance Update, Kinfall Fractal Challenge Mode</li> </ul> <h4><strong>July</strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>July (TBA)</strong>—Expansion Announcement</li> <li><strong>July 15–July 29</strong>—Return to <em>Secrets of the Obscure</em> Event</li> <li><strong>July 22–July 29</strong>—WvW Rush Bonus Event</li> </ul> <h4><strong>August</strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>August 5–August 12</strong>—PvP Push Beta Event 3</li> <li><strong>August 5–August 26</strong>—Festival of the Four Winds</li> </ul> <p>Stay tuned to our channels throughout this week and next as we share a deeper look at what’s coming with “Absolution.” As always, thank you for being part of this journey with us.<br />—The Guild Wars 2 Team</p> <ul class="blog-screenshots"> <li class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/db842studio-updateblog-gw086.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/db842studio-updateblog-gw086-196x124.jpg" alt="" /></a></li> <li class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/d2020EX5QR3_Fractal_19.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/d2020EX5QR3_Fractal_19-196x124.jpg" alt="" /></a></li> <li class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/54ca9gw272.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/54ca9gw272-196x124.jpg" alt="" /></a></li> </ul>
<p><iframe width="590" height="332" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/GPgX4DJfBRU?rel=0&modestbranding=1&showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Springtime in Tyria means one thing: it’s time for <em>Guild Wars 2</em>‘s most pixelated party, the Super Adventure Festival! Moto has once again opened the doors to his virtual world, inviting players to jump, battle, and collect a treasure trove of new and returning rewards. We also have a new mini event called Ooze Kitchen Endeavors that is perfect for players who are new to the festival! Read on for a quick rundown of the activities you can participate in during this festival and the rewards you can earn.</p> <p>This yearly festival is now live and will be available until May 6. You can check out all the details in the <a target="_blank" href="https://en-forum.gui...-15-2025/">fullrelease notes</a> on our official forums.</p> <h3>Where to Go</h3> <p>The Super Adventure Festival is located in Rata Sum. Check your in-game mail for an Invitation to the Super Adventure Festival and double-click the item to teleport instantly to the Super Adventure Box Hub. You can also travel to the Magustan Court Waypoint, which is conveniently located right next to the Super Adventure Box in Creator’s Commons.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/23a4fenUS-gw2-super-adventure-festival-rewards-2025-1920x1080.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/23a4fenUS-gw2-super-adventure-festival-rewards-2025-1920x1080-590x332.jpg" alt="A collection of rewards from this year's Super Adventure Festival including Super Rainbow Cloud and Retro-Forged weapons, a Mini Super Yellow Ooze, and Super Pagoda homestead decorations." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57621" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...1080-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...1080-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Epic Rewards Await</h3> <p>This year’s festival is packed with rewards, offering both classic and brand-new items for dedicated adventurers. The Powered Boots, a stylish addition to any virtual hero’s wardrobe, can be earned by completing the festival’s meta-achievement: (Annual) Super Adventure Box Nostalgia. For those looking to expand their arsenal, the Retro-Forged Torch, Retro-Forged Axe, and Retro-Forged Trident are available from Sparking Stone, a Super Adventure Festival weapon vendor.</p> <p>If you’re looking to wield the power of unbridled joy, the Super Rainbow Cloud weapon set is here to light up your battles! These weapons are straight out of an 8-bit dream, with chunky, retro designs and a rainbow glow that shifts and shimmers like a classic arcade fever dream. Who needs stealth when you can blind your enemies with pure prismatic power!</p> <p>Collectors and completionists won’t want to miss the chance to earn the Mini Super Yellow Ooze, awarded for completing the Super Ooze Baker achievement. Adding to the festival’s creative flair, eight new guild hall and homestead decorations are now available, all inspired by the Super Adventure Box aesthetic. From the Super Pagoda Arch to the Super Pagoda Roof, players can now design their own virtual worlds with unique structures like pagoda doors, floors, ponds, and walls. It’s the perfect way to bring some of SAB’s charm into your guild hall or homestead instance.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/a64f2SRCW_06.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/a64f2SRCW_06-590x332.jpg" alt="Four characters wield Super Rainbow Cloud weapon rewards from the Super Adventure Festival." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57555" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf..._06-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf..._06-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...W_06-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...W_06-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf..._06-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Introducing the Ooze Kitchen Endeavors</h3> <p>Moto is known for his experimental creations, and this year, he’s unveiling a brand-new mini challenge: the Ooze Kitchen Endeavors. Players are invited to test this new content, accessible through remote portals found in the starting zones: Queensdale, Metrica Province, Plains of Ashford, Wayfarer Foothills, and Caledon Forest.</p> <p>Adventurers who step through these portals will find themselves in the Ooze Kitchen, where they must battle waves of aggressive oozes to gather ooze dough. The goal? Bake the ultimate dessert monster, the Great Yellow Cake Ooze, and then defeat it before it devours you!</p> <p>Those who prove themselves as Super Ooze bakers can earn the Mini Super Yellow Ooze, and if you’re new to the Super Adventure Box, you can get early unlocks of the mini bomb and slingshot skills, which will help you on your virtual adventure. And of course, there are baubles to be won, making this a great way to stock up on currency for other festival goodies.</p> <p>The best part? Anyone can participate. The Ooze Kitchen Endeavors is open to all players, even those just starting out, thanks to its easy access from starting zones.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/e9cd7YellowOoze_01.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/e9cd7YellowOoze_01-590x332.jpg" alt="A human female wields the Retro-Forged Torch and Axe while standing next to the Mini Super Yellow Ooze." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57556" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf..._01-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf..._01-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...e_01-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...e_01-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf..._01-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Step into the Super Adventure Box!</h3> <p>Once you enter the Super Adventure Box, your usual skills take a back seat, replaced by a new set designed specifically for this retro-inspired challenge. While inside, you won’t take fall damage, but you also can’t use mounts or gliders—though you’ll find yourself much springier than usual!</p> <p>The adventure spans two fully playable worlds, each packed with enemies, puzzles, and secrets. You can tailor your experience with different gameplay modes: Exploration Mode, which offers helpful guidance for those who prefer a more relaxed journey, and Tribulation Mode, which cranks up the difficulty for thrill seekers who enjoy a punishing test of skill.</p> <p>Your quest begins in World 1, where you embark on a mission to rescue Princess Miya. Armed with nothing but a humble stick, you’ll need to fend off foes, hunt for hidden doors, and collect baubles—your key to purchasing better weapons and useful tools from in-world merchants. Some of these tools, like bombs, can even reveal secret areas filled with extra treasures.</p> <p>Combat is simple yet strategic. Every hit you take costs you hearts, and losing them all will cost you a life. As long as you have lives left, you’ll respawn at your last checkpoint. Run out of lives? No problem! Just grab a Continue Coin from Moto and keep going! </p> <p>Log in and experience the game within the game as the Super Adventure Festival is around until May 6. Happy adventuring!</p> <ul class="blog-screenshots"> <li class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/f9723Pagoda01smaller.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/f9723Pagoda01smaller-196x124.jpg" alt="" /></a></li> <li class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/15973Pagoda02smaller.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/15973Pagoda02smaller-196x124.jpg" alt="" /></a></li> <li class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/6553fRFTrident_02.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/6553fRFTrident_02-196x124.jpg" alt="" /></a></li> <li class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cf78bKitchenOoze_03.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cf78bKitchenOoze_03-196x124.jpg" alt="" /></a></li> <li class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/00142KitchenOoze_02.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/00142KitchenOoze_02-196x124.jpg" alt="" /></a></li> <li class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/73193KitchenOoze_01.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/73193KitchenOoze_01-196x124.jpg" alt="" /></a></li> </ul>
<div id="commerce-items"> <ul> <p><iframe width="590" height="332" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/JXZ6Quc6sLo?rel=0&modestbranding=1&showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h3>Royal Layered Cape</h3> <p>Flaunt your regal aura with our magnificent new cape. This luxurious item will bolster your sovereign status; blend into Jennah’s royal court like you were born for it. The Royal Layered Cape is available for 500 gems.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2506dRoyalCapeBlog.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2506dRoyalCapeBlog-590x332.jpg" alt="Two characters face away wearing the Royal Layered Cape. The capes are adorned with fancy patterns and ruffles. The left cape is red and gold. The right cape is blue and green." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57581" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...Blog-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...Blog-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Magical Spear</h3> <p>We are upgrading the Magical Weapon Collection to include a new spear. Fend off your foes with a weapon made from stardust and love! The new Magical Spear skin is available from Black Lion Weapons Specialists in exchange for 3 Black Lion Claim Tickets*.</p> <p><em>*Update: the previous version of the blog had the incorrect Black Lion Claim Ticket cost.</em></p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/44f15MagicalSpearBlog.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/44f15MagicalSpearBlog-590x332.jpg" alt="A sylvari in a pink skirt wields the Magical Spear which is pink and gold and is adorned with hearts and angel wings." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57582" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...Blog-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...Blog-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Black Lion Chest Update: Chromatic Magic Chest</h3> <p>Inside each chest, you’re guaranteed to find a redeemable Black Lion Statuette, a Black Lion Claim Ticket Scrap, and two common items. You also have a chance to find something rarer in the fifth slot, including special items, glyphs, and skins from the <a target="_blank" href="https://wiki.guildwa...tion">ChromaticAssassin Weapon Collection</a> and the <a target="_blank" href="https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Snow_Garden_Weapon_Collection">Snow Garden Weapon Collection</a>.</p> <p><strong>Exclusive Item: “/MagicTrick” Emote Tome</strong></p> <p>Stun your audience with an eccentric show! This old Krytan circus trick will never go out of style, but be wary of the choya—they bite. The “/MagicTrick” Emote Tome is a new, exclusive drop from Black Lion Chests.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/e2cd5enUS-gw2-super-adventure-festival-2025-1920x1080.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/e2cd5enUS-gw2-super-adventure-festival-2025-1920x1080-590x332.jpg" alt="A promotional image for Super Adventure Festival featuring the 8-bit logo on an old school video game box." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57585" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...1080-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...1080-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Super Adventure Festival</h3> <p>The Super Adventure Festival is back and so are these super items! Until May 7, the following items will have a 20% discount to start off this event in the best possible way. Make sure to check our <a target="_blank" href="https://www.guildwar...-now-live">blogpost</a> about the festival and take a look at all the details!</p> <p><strong>Finishers</strong></p> <ul> <li>Super Explosive Finisher</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minis</strong></p> <ul> <li>Mini Super Trio</li> <li>Mini Super Trio—World 2</li> <li>Mini Super Trio—Series 3</li> <li>Mini Super Trio—Series 4</li> </ul> <p><strong>Gliders</strong></p> <ul> <li>Super Adventure Glider</li> <li>Super Cloud Glider</li> <li>Super Adventure Holo-Copter</li> </ul> <p><strong>Gathering Tools</strong></p> <ul> <li>Super Adventure Logging Bear</li> </ul> <p><strong>Chairs</strong></p> <ul> <li>Super Adventure Box Chair</li> </ul> <p><strong>Mounts</strong></p> <ul> <li>Super Outlaw Raptor Skin</li> <li>Super Sophisticated Siege Turtle Skin</li> </ul> <p><strong>Upgrades</strong></p> <ul> <li>Super Adventure Pack</li> <li>Infinite Continue Coin</li> </ul> <p><strong>Consumables</strong></p> <ul> <li>Super Adventure Box o’ Fun</li> </ul> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/73ae4gw-20th-anniversary-sku-small-snipes.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/73ae4gw-20th-anniversary-sku-small-snipes-590x332.jpg" alt="A promotional image for the 20th anniversary masterpiece collection for Guild Wars. It features four female characters from the game." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57538" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...pes-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...pes-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...ipes-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...ipes-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...pes-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>20 Years of Guild Wars</h3> <p><em>Guild Wars®</em> turns 20 years old this month! To celebrate, starting today and for the next two weeks, editions of <em>Guild Wars</em> are 80% off—their best price ever! This includes the brand-new <em>Guild Wars : The 20th Anniversary Masterpiece Collection</em>, which includes all three campaigns (<em>Prophecies™</em>, <em>Factions™</em>, and <em>Nightfall™</em>), the <em>Guild Wars : Eye of the North™</em> expansion, and the Bonus Mission Pack. Check out our <a target="_blank" href="https://www.guildwar... Wars</em>anniversary blog</a> for the full details of everything going on this month to celebrate.</p> <p>We’re also bringing back some of the fashion and weapon skins that were inspired by the original game and discounting them by 20% until April 29. Suit up with the Ritualist Outfit or the Monk’s Outfit, or get ready for battle with the Storm Bow Skin and Bone Dragon Staff Skin! </p> <p>Here are all the returning and discounted items:</p> <ul> <li>Gwen’s Attire</li> <li>Eve’s Prophecies Outfit</li> <li>Monk’s Outfit</li> <li>True Assassin’s Guise Outfit</li> <li>Primeval Dervish Outfit</li> <li>Ritualist Outfit</li> <li>Ritualist Staff Skin</li> <li>Storm Bow Skin</li> <li>Elegant Fan Focus Skin</li> <li>Kurzick Dual Axe Skin</li> <li>Suntouched Scythe Staff Skin</li> <li>Chain-Whip Sword Skin</li> <li>Peacock Scepter Skin</li> <li>Hourglass Staff Skin</li> <li>Rival Skies Package</li> <li>Dragon Kama Skin</li> <li>Amethyst Aegis Skin</li> <li>Replica Mirror of Lyssa Skin</li> <li>Bone Dragon Staff Skin</li> </ul> <h3>What’s in Stock</h3> <p>Starting April 18 and continuing for the next few days, select back-slot items will be 20% off. Some of our favorites include the Forest Archer Pack, Jora’s Cape, the Butterfly Wings Backpack Set, and the Celestial Ministry Cape. Capes are always an elegant choice!</p> <p><strong>Returning This Week</strong></p> <p>Make sure to check our weekly returning items with great discounts! From today until April 22, Bank Tab Expansions and permanent lounge passes are 20% off.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/9d76cMagicTrick-blogalt.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/9d76cMagicTrick-blogalt-590x332.jpg" alt="A male norn with a huge white mustache pulls a white rabbit out of a hat." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57583" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...alt-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...alt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...galt-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...galt-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...alt-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <li class="yui3-g"> <div class="yui3-u-1"> <h3>Available Now in the Gem Store!</h3> <p>Log into <em>Guild Wars 2</em> and press 'O' to access the Black Lion Trading Company for these great offers and more!</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div>
<p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/73ae4gw-20th-anniversary-sku-small-snipes.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/73ae4gw-20th-anniversary-sku-small-snipes-590x332.jpg" alt="A promotional image for the 20th anniversary masterpiece collection for Guild Wars. It features four female characters from the game." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57538" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...pes-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...pes-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...ipes-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...ipes-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...pes-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <p>Twenty years ago this month, ArenaNet launched the first <em>Guild Wars®</em> campaign, which would eventually be called <em>Prophecies™</em>. Since then, it’s been our real joy to welcome many millions of players from all over the world to Tyria—first in the original <em>Guild Wars</em>, and more recently here in <em>Guild Wars 2®</em>.</p> <p>We’re excited to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the <em>Guild Wars</em> universe this month. <em>Guild Wars</em> retrospective items are back in the <em>Guild Wars 2</em> Gem Store, the Anniversary Celebration festival kicks off in the original <em>Guild Wars</em> today with new and newly available items, and there’s a sale on <em>Guild Wars</em> game editions (including our new <em>Guild Wars : The 20th Anniversary Masterpiece Collection</em>).</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/3e849GardenOfSeborhin02.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/3e849GardenOfSeborhin02-590x369.jpg" alt="The landscape of the Garden of Seborhin. The terrace of a lavish palace is shown with a waterfall cascading down from a floating island with trees on top." width="590" height="369" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57536" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...n02-590x369.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...n02-196x124.jpg 196w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...n02-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Guild Wars Homage Items Return in Guild Wars 2</h3> <p>Select <em>Guild Wars</em> retrospective items are returning to the <em>Guild Wars 2</em> Gem Store at a 20% discount! Pick up classic looks like Gwen’s Attire or the Primeval Dervish Outfit and weapon skins like the Storm Bow Skin, Bone Dragon Staff Skin, and Peacock Scepter Skin. These items will be available until April 29.</p> <p>In addition to the cosmetics available from the Black Lion Trading Company, remember that a number of craftable and earnable weapons based on the original <em>Guild Wars</em> are always available, like the <a target="_blank" href="https://wiki.guildwa...">Destroyer</a>and <a target="_blank" href="https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Tengu_Echo_weapons">Tengu</a> weapon sets, unique weapons like Fellblade and Razorstone, and of course the iconic Sunspear (as both a staff and a spear)—just to name a few!</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/b6e86gw630.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/b6e86gw630-590x248.jpg" alt="Gwen Thackeray is looking to standing in a dark chamber." width="590" height="248" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57535" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...630-590x248.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...630-768x323.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Updated Rewards in Guild Wars</h3> <p>An update today makes rewards newly available in the original <em>Guild Wars</em>. Specifically, many items that were previously available only as promotional exclusives have been reissued. Promotional weapons—including those from preorders, like the iconic Sunspear, and regional launches—have been made into rare-quality drops from high-level enemies in the world. A selection of previously limited-release minis can also now be acquired in nontradeable form by completing quests for Merrise, Sworn to Seas in Embark Beach.</p> <p>We’re also excited to announce that new weapon upgrades for main-hand weapons have been added to the game as rare drops. These “of the [Profession]” modifiers will boost the level of the named profession’s primary attribute to as much as 5 (unless you already have a higher value), even if you wouldn’t normally have access to that attribute. The modifiers will also display glowing particle effects in their profession’s associated color on any weapon they’re applied to.</p> <p>While the ancient anniversary weaponsmith is visiting Embark Beach for the anniversary celebration, you can find unique weapons featuring the reissued weapon skins and the new suffix upgrades.</p> <p>You can read more details about today’s game update on the <a target="_blank" href="https://wiki.guildwa... Wars</em>wiki</a>.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ca8c8screenshot03.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ca8c8screenshot03-590x443.jpg" alt="A floating tower tethered to the land with multiple chains." width="590" height="443" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57548" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...t03-590x443.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...t03-768x576.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...creenshot03.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <p id="gwmasterpiece"> <p></p> <h3>Save on a New Edition</h3> <p>If all the talk of classic items has you wanting to try out the original <em>Guild Wars</em> for the first time—or wanting to invite a friend to join you as you revisit it—you’re in luck! Starting today and for the next two weeks, editions of <em>Guild Wars</em> are 80% off—their best price ever! This includes the brand-new <em>Guild Wars : The 20th Anniversary Masterpiece Collection</em>, which includes all three campaigns (<em>Prophecies™</em>, <em>Factions™</em>, and <em>Nightfall™</em>), the <em>Guild Wars : Eye of the North™</em> expansion, and the Bonus Mission Pack. Premium items like Xunlai storage panes, costumes, unlock packs, and more are all available at a 60% discount as well.</p> <p>Wondering where to take advantage of the sale? </p> <p>The <em>Guild Wars : The 20th Anniversary Masterpiece Collection</em> is available from the <a target="_blank" href="https://buy.guildwar...ction">official<em>Guild Wars 2</em> store</a>. For all game editions, discounted costumes and services, and the <em>Guild Wars : The 20th Anniversary Masterpiece Collection</em>, head over to the original <a target="_blank" href="https://store.guildwars.com/"><em>Guild Wars</em> site</a>. Various <em>Guild Wars</em> editions are also available on <a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=ArenaNet%C2%AE">Steam</a>.</p> <p>Thank you to the entire <em>Guild Wars</em> community for being a part of this 20-year journey. It’s because of you that we’re able to continue creating stories and adventures in Tyria.</p>
<div id="commerce-items"> <ul> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/a0294enUS-gw2-cotw-pack-0422-blog-1920x1080.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/a0294enUS-gw2-cotw-pack-0422-blog-1920x1080-590x332.jpg" alt="A promotional image showing the items in the Call of the Wild Pack which are all animal themed." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57674" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...1080-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...1080-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...080-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Call of the Wild Pack</h3> <p>Reveal your wild side with this animal-themed pack. We’ve selected our favorite ferocious items; wear nature’s primal spirit into battle with a great roar. The Call of the Wild Pack contains the Fox Spirit Glider, Raven’s Spirit Glider, Mystical Beast Weapon Choice, Jackal Chair, and Braham’s Wolfblood Pauldrons Skin, available for 1,500 gems.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/b44c9CalloftheWild-blog2.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/b44c9CalloftheWild-blog2-590x332.jpg" alt="A human male gliding in the air from right to left with spirit foxes guiding the way." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57662" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...og2-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...og2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log2-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log2-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...og2-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>Super Adventure Festival</h3> <p>Our Super Adventure Festival sales are still going strong and will continue until May 7. Make sure to check out Moto’s selection of discounted items before they’re gone!</p> <h3>20 Years of Guild Wars</h3> <p>Celebrate this <a target="_blank" href="https://www.guildwar...rs/">monumentalmilestone</a> with our fantastic <a target="_blank" href="https://buy.guildwars2.com/guild-wars-masterpiece-collection">80% discount</a> on the original <em>Guild Wars®</em> trilogy (<em>Prophecies™</em>, <em>Factions™</em>, and <em>Nightfall™</em>), the <em>Guild Wars : Eye of the North®</em> expansion, and the Bonus Mission Pack.</p> <p><em>Guild Wars</em> homage items like the Ritualist Outfit, Monk’s Outfit, Storm Bow Skin, and Bone Dragon Staff Skin are also available in the <em>Guild Wars 2</em> Gem Store with a 20% discount until April 29.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/32282CalloftheWild-blog1.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/32282CalloftheWild-blog1-590x332.jpg" alt="A human female wielding the Mystical Beast Spear which summons spirit rabbits. She also wears Braham's Wolfblood Pauldrons." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57660" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...og1-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...og1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log1-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log1-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...og1-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <h3>What’s in Stock</h3> <p>Starting April 25 and continuing for the next few days, select unique weapon skins will be 20% off. Some of our favorites include the Wisteria Spear Skin, Comet Hammer Skin, Nightspeaker Greatsword Skin, Dreamwalker Longbow Skin, Dreamwalker Scythe Staff Skin, and Dreamwalker Dagger Skin. Always fight in great style!</p> <p><strong>Returning This Week</strong></p> <p>In need of sharing items across your characters quickly and efficiently? From today until April 29, Shared Inventory Slots are 20% off.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/72bc1CalloftheWild-blog3.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/72bc1CalloftheWild-blog3-590x332.jpg" alt="Two humans glide towards the viewer. One is using the Fox Spirit Glider and the other is enveloped by a giant blue bird from the Raven's Spirit Glider." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57661" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...og3-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...og3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log3-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...log3-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...og3-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <li class="yui3-g"> <div class="yui3-u-1"> <h3>Available Now in the Gem Store!</h3> <p>Log into <em>Guild Wars 2</em> and press 'O' to access the Black Lion Trading Company for these great offers and more!</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div>
<div id="commerce-items"> <ul> <p><iframe width="590" height="332" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9QQkmiDX5E8?rel=0&modestbranding=1&showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h3>Scalefang Warclaw</h3> <p>It’s believed that scalefang warclaws took on the scaled appearance of saurians, adapting to the harsh environment of Ember Bay. These mounts are strong and agile, and they prowl through rocky terrain with ease. The Scalefang Warclaw skin is available for 1,600 gems.</p> <h3>What’s in Stock</h3> <p>Starting May 2 and continuing for the next few days, select chairs will be 20% off. Meditate above a shimmering lotus or take a nap on the comfiest cat plushie; the following list contains all the discounted items we’ve selected for you:</p> <ul> <li>Comfy Cat Chair</li> <li>Mystic Lotus Chair</li> <li>Throne of Shadows</li> <li>Teatime Chair</li> <li>Bough of the Grove Chair</li> <li>Emblazoned Dragon Throne</li> <li>Night Watch Stool</li> <li>Festive Harvest Chair</li> </ul> <p><strong>Returning This Week</strong></p> <p>Create a new character or several! Let your imagination run free with our weekly discounts! From today until May 6, Character Slot Expansions are 20% off.</p> <p class="screenshot"><a href="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/524eeScalefang-blogalt.jpg"><img src="//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/524eeScalefang-blogalt-590x332.jpg" alt="A female asura rides a Scalefang Warclaw as it leaps through the air. It has white fur, a long bushy tail, and legs covered in gray armored scales." width="590" height="332" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-57671" srcset="https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...alt-590x332.jpg 590w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...alt-768x432.jpg 768w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...galt-130x73.jpg 130w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...galt-139x79.jpg 139w, https://d3b4yo2b5lbf...alt-290x164.jpg 290w" sizes="(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px" /></a></p> <li class="yui3-g"> <div class="yui3-u-1"> <h3>Available Now in the Gem Store!</h3> <p>Log into <em>Guild Wars 2</em> and press 'O' to access the Black Lion Trading Company for these great offers and more!</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div>
