- Gentle Reminder: Some Windows Versions Not Supported After November 18, 2026 - 13 October 2026
Gentle Reminder: Older Versions of Windows No Longer Supported After November 18, 2026 From the official forum post, Important Notice: Ending Support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1: Hello Guild Wars community, We'd like to inform everyone that on November 18, 2026, we will end support for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 for Guild Wars Reforged and Guild Wars 2. We've maintained support for these operating systems for as long as we could, but it's become increasingly difficult to sustain since Microsoft no longer provides regular security updates or technical support for them. Continuing to support them also limits our ability to update the game's technology, improve performance, and maintain compatibility with current hardware and services. What this means for you after November 18: Guild Wars Reforged and Guild Wars 2 will likely no longer function fully or launch successfully on unsu…
- Game Update 2026-09-30 - 30 September 2026
Update September 30, 2026 New Item for Sale Infinite Stalker's Ration & Bird's Eye Compass Bundle - $9.99 USD If you have this account upgrade, the Purveyor will provide you with Infinite Stalker's Ration and Bird's Eye Compass items. Both shop items have unlimited usage. The individual item behavior is otherwise equivalent to the versions that drop in-game. Reforged Coin Schedule Changes If you have purchased the Merchant Summoning Item Purveyor's Bell account upgrade, the Purveyor will now hold onto your daily Reforged Coins for up to three days. When you check in with him, the Purveyor gives you the coins stored since your last visit (up to three), so you can skip a day or two without losing any. Coins beyond three days are not stored, so if you want to maximize your Reforged Coin count, check in at least once every three days. This way, you don't need to log in every day just to col…
- Game Update 2026-09-01 - 1 September 2026
Skill UpdatesMirage Cloak: Adjust additional block chance to 4..10 (so that Earth investment is required) and fixed a bug where damage from enchantment removal was getting improperly multiplied. Focused Shot: Removed errant cast time. Soul Twisting (PvP): Fix typos in in-game description. Animate Flesh Golem: Pull the (somehow) living Vabbian peasant from the corpse pool. Symbols of Inspiration: Reduce recharge from 15 to 10 and increase duration from 1..31 to 6..40. (This change was in the original update notes, but the game data wasn't properly updated.) Mistrust: Fix bug where original target was being treated as an AoE target. Overload: Fix bug where original target was being treated as an AoE target. Visit the Guild Wars Wiki for more information about the game.
- Game Update 2026-08-27 - 27 August 2026
The Purveyor (Bonus Merchant) can no longer be summoned while enemies are nearby Shatterstone now ends when the hexed target dies Fixed a server disconnect related to pet AI Fixed a client crash on mobile caused by having many different types of salvage kits For more information about Guild Wars Reforged, visit wiki.guildwars.com
- Game Update 2026-08-26 - 26 August 2026
New items for sale The Purveyor The Purveyor is a new merchant in Ascalon City, Lion's Arch, Kaineng Center, Kamadan, and the Great Temple of Balthazar. The Purveyor buys and sells some normal items, but also provides access to new account upgrades that are purchasable through the in-game store or via the Guild Wars web store. Infinite Identification and Salvage Kit Bundle - $9.99 USD - If you have this account upgrade, the Purveyor will provide you Infinite Identification and Infinite Salvage kits. Both items never run out of charges. Merchant Summoning Item - Purveyor's Bell - $6.99 USD - If you have this account upgrade, the Purveyor will provide you the Purveyor's Bell, which allows you to summon the Purveyor in any explorable area, giving you access to merchant services out in the field. With this upgrade, the Purveyor will provide you a Reforged Coin once daily, which is redeemabl…
- Game Update 2026-08-19 - 19 August 2026
Game Update, 2026-08-19 Bug fixes Fixed a client crash related to playing certain cinematics. Fixed an issue where some parts of the map just past the edge of mission boundaries were not revealable. Hot fix for bug fix Re-fixed a client crash related to playing certain cinematics. For more information about Guild Wars Reforged, visit wiki.guildwars.com
- Game Update 2026-08-13 - 13 August 2026
Game Update - 2026-08-13 Fixed an occasional client crash when logging in with an email-based account on PC. Increased the range of the Birds Eye Compass. The extended range will only reveal additional parts of the map that are reachable by the player. Fixed an issue where some previously revealable parts of the map were no longer revealed. Fixed an occasional disconnect related to the Birds Eye Compass. For more game information, visit the Guild Wars Wiki
- Game Update 2026-07-29 - 29 July 2026
Update July 29, 2026 New New miniature and unique items added as rare rewards to Underworld and Fissure of Woe end chests. Bug Fixes Fixed a bug that kept ghostly flatbows from dropping from the Tunnels of the Forsaken chest. Fixed the icon for Miniature Ghost of Althea. Skill AI Adjustments Splinter Weapon: Should only cast on party members. Finale of Restoration: Now only casts out of combat while the caster is above 80% energy. "They're on Fire!": Now only casts when the party is fully cleared of the buff. Additional priority if the party has echoes to support. Anthem of Weariness: Now only casts when the party is fully cleared of the buff. Additional priority if the party has echoes to support. Energizing Finale: Caster prioritizes self if energy is below 80% and they don't have the buff. Strength of Honor: Caster maintains this enchantment out of combat as long as they have 1 or mo…
- Mobile Performance Metrics Posted - 22 July 2026
The Guild Wars Wiki now contains some performance data about mobile devices. Have a look!
- Game Update 2026-07-21 - 21 July 2026
Update July 21, 2026 We have enabled "Login from Steam" on mobile devices. Woo hoo! 2 new 'beta' consumables that drop during normal play: Stalker’s Ration - Using Stalker’s Ration causes pings to appear at enemy locations close to compass range, helping folks that are running Vanquishes to more easily locate their prey and finish them off. Bird’s Eye Compass - Using Bird’s Eye Compass increases map reveal range and pings nearby locations that have where more map can be revealed. Both of these items are in ‘beta’ and we are looking for feedback from players regarding how helpful they are for their respective title tracks. Bug fixes Fixed a common crash when reconnecting and reauthenticating Improved error messages related to in-app purchases on mobile platforms Fixed a bug where players with ad-supported Prophecies accounts were unable to play other campaigns purchased on PC Fixed a bug…
- Experience Guild Wars: Reforged For 30% Off Until July 21! - 14 July 2026
Guild Wars® Reforged is on sale! Now is the perfect time to dive into the game that launched the Guild Wars franchise. Purchasing Guild Wars Reforged grants you immediate access to all three of the original campaigns: Prophecies™, Factions™, and Nightfall™. Save now through July 21 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific (UTC-7), when you buy or gift Guild Wars Reforged, Guild Wars Eye of the North™, and the Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack. Guild Wars Reforged—30% OffGuild Wars Eye of the North—30% OffGuild Wars Bonus Mission Pack—30% Off No subscriptions fees, just endless adventure. Happy gaming!
- Game Update 2026-07-08 - 9 July 2026
Update, July 8, 2026 Skill adjustments Paragon Mighty Throw: Split skill into PvE/PvP versions. Mighty Throw (PvP): Changed recharge time from 0 to 2 Unblockable Throw: Changed recharge time from 0 to 1 Dhuum's Rest: Reduced recharge time from 5 to 4 Bug fixes Fixed issues with audio sometimes not stopping or restarting when switching away and back to the mobile apps. Error codes are now displayed when in-app purchase failures occur. Fixed an issue where some one-time in-app purchases appeared to be repurchasable immediately after purchasing them. Updated Kinetic Armor description to match functionality. Previously the text was hardcoded instead of properly derived from the code. The description should now read: "For 12 seconds, you gain +20..80 armor. Whenever you cast a spell, Kinetic Armor is renewed for 12 seconds." Concise description: "(12 seconds.) You have +20..80 armor. Renewal…
- Game Update 2026-06-30 - 30 June 2026
Update June 30, 2026 Hot fixes Fixed an issue where players who start on mobile and buy Reforged on PC would still see ads on mobile. Fixed an issue that was causing hitching on mobile, particularly in outposts. Fixed a bug that was making it hard to press the "continue with ads" button on some mobile devices
- Game Update 2026-06-25 - 25 June 2026
Update June 25, 2026 Hot Fixes Fixed pets attacking neutral mobs unprovoked. Fixed pets failing to attack outside of aggro range. Fixed a crash related to Kirin's Wrath. Fixed an issue where a black bar was overlaid on the screen on Android 12 devices. Fixed layout issues with character creation screens on some devices. Fixed a crash with observer mode when the mobile HUD is enabled.
- Game Update 2026-06-24 - 24 June 2026
Update June 24, 2026 Bug Fixes Fix mislabeled signposts in the Tunnels of the Forsaken An update to "drunk effects" on mobile: Now you can get drunk in Kamadan "on the go" Fixes for projective texture sampling (fixes water reflections in Nightfall and later maps) Fixes for distortion depth textures (needed for portal effects in Nightfall and later maps) Fixes for correctly detecting cubemap samples in advanced materials (fixes flashing models in later missions) Hero AI The target selection logic for melee heroes has been adjusted to "stick" to their previous targets so that they don't waste valuable time moving between targets. If you specify a target, that will overrule this logic. Heroes should freeze less often when they are having difficulty getting to their preferred target. This is particularly for melee heroes, who should try to attack enemies that are body blocking them while tr…
- Guild Wars' devs tried to escape the MMO branding in 2005, citing all the things that would become genre staples 20 years later - 22 June 2026
Guild Wars 3 's on the horizon—and as part of that release, developer ArenaNet got a little nostalgic in a news post last week . It shared a healthy handful of details on its incoming MMO, including an aim to fix something that shook PCG's own Lauren Morton off the second game... Read more.
- The Future of the Guild Wars Franchise: Our Commitment to Tyria - 6 June 2026
Yesterday was a huge day for ArenaNet® and our community! We revealed that we are developing Guild Wars 3™ at Summer Game Fest with an announcement trailer. We also published an informative blog covering some exciting new sales both in the game and outside of it to celebrate our big reveal. Today, we invite you to hear directly from Studio Head Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 2® Game Director Josh Davis, and Guild Wars® Reforged Game Director Stephen Clarke-Willson about the future of the Guild Wars franchise:Colin and Josh will also be hosting a livestream next week on Twitch to continue the conversation about the future of the Guild Wars franchise. Make sure you tune in to watch on Tuesday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7). As Josh mentioned in the video, after Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity™ wraps up in September, we're turning our attention to improving the foundations of Gui…
- Celebrating the Announcement of Guild Wars 3 - 5 June 2026
ArenaNet is developing Guild Wars 3™! It's an unbelievable feeling to be able to write those words, but it's true, and we're finally able to talk about it! In Guild Wars 3, you'll explore Orr like you've never been able to before. You'll join the Vaelwardens: a guild sworn to protect the land, the people who live beyond the walls of the towns and cities of Orr, and the nature spirits who call Orr home. For the first time ever, you can experience the world of Tyria on both PC and PlayStation 5. We've built a combat system designed to feel incredible no matter how you play, whether you use a controller or a mouse and keyboard. We have other exciting things to discuss in this blog today, but for more information on the announcement, head over to our shiny new Guild Wars 3 website. Please wishlist Guild Wars 3 on Steam. And to keep up with the latest news—and for a chance to join the Guild…
- Game Update 2026-05-27 - 27 May 2026
Update May 27, 2026 Reforged Mode updates Reforged Mode is moving out of Alpha and into Beta status. Reforged Mode will be on by default for new characters. There is a new Reforged-only "Getting Started in Guild Wars" quest available from the Town Crier at the beginning of the Prophecies campaign. This quest is designed to guide new players through pre-Searing and give them some tips on getting the most out of the pre-Searing experience. There is a new Reforged-only "Surviving After the Searing" quest that players can get from Warmaster Tydus (aka Sir Tydus in pre-Searing) that rewards players with a book that helps explain some of the core mechanics of Guild Wars and provides additional resources and rewards to help new players get started. A connector quest from Ambassador Zain that leads players back to Warmaster Tydus for the next primary quest has been added. You can still opt out…
- Game Update 2026-04-30 - 30 April 2026
Update April 30, 2026 Added localization for most new text Guaranteed final phase of Tunnels of the Forsaken boss fight Althea's armor is appropriate for a caster Fixed dungeon entrance icon on map
