Guild Wars 2 is a buy-to-play MMORPG from ArenaNet, published by NCSoft, and the long-awaited sequel to 2005's Guild Wars. It aims to shake up the genre with dynamic world events, dodge-based combat, branching personal stories and large-scale World-vs-World PvP. It launches on PC in 2012.
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In the News
Aug 282012
Guild Wars 2 Launches August 28, 2012
NCSoft and ArenaNet set Guild Wars 2's launch for August 28th, 2012 in Europe and North America, ending a five-year wait for the buy-to-play MMO.
ReleaseMay 292012
Next Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Event Announced
NCSoft and ArenaNet announce the next Guild Wars 2 beta weekend, June 8th to 11th, with characters carried over from the previous event.
IndustryMay 142012
Guild Wars 2 Stress Test Now Starting
ArenaNet runs a Guild Wars 2 server stress test for registered pre-purchase customers, following up on issues found during the first beta weekend.
IndustryIn Features
Are MMO Subscription Plans Changing Forever?
With Guild Wars 2 looming and free-to-play on the rise, is the subscription MMO finished? The numbers say the obituaries are premature.
In Previews
First Look: Guild Wars 2
ArenaNet's no-subscription MMO dazzles with hand-painted art, dodge-based combat and dynamic events, replay value is the one open question.