Guild Wars Roleplaying Community

The first Guild Wars novel, Ghosts of Ascalon, hits the stores on July 27^th, but you don't have to wait to read the first chapter! Check it out for free here (English only, Right click to save as), and then swing by our updated Ghosts of Ascalon page, which features a cool new wallpaper, a map of the book's setting, and an updated FAQ - right here!

Presenting the ranger, a keen-eyed master of archery who can harness the power of nature or fight alongside his loyal animal companion. This Guild Wars 2 profession can lay traps, summon nature spirits, or barrage his foes from a distance. Discover the multi-talented ranger and his potent pets right here!

Guild Wars 2 will challenge the way you think about healing and death in an MMO. Game designer Jon Peters shows how we break the mold with dedicated healing slots for all professions, new "downed" skills, decreased death penalties, and more! Learn more in Jon's in-depth article right here!

As you know, we're going to be at gamescom in Cologne, Germany on August 18-22, showing off the first public demo of Guild Wars 2. But that's not all - we're hosting the first ever Guild Wars 2 Costume Contest at gamescom, so start working on your costume now! More details will follow!

IGN wanted to learn more about additional features of Guild Wars 2 -- stuff like feats, achievements, personality, and the many mini-game activities. Designers Curtis Johnson, John Stumme, and Ben Miller sat down with IGN to fill them in on the wide range of gameplay in GW2 beyond combat! Check out their wide-ranging discussion about the features of Guild Wars 2 right here! (English only)

Our very own creative director Daniel Dociu won an award from Applied Arts, Canada's Visual Communications Magazine, for his striking Guild Wars 2 concept art paintings. Go check out these evocative masterpieces for yourself right here! Congratulations, Daniel!

Presenting the rugged warrior, a master of weapons who builds up adrenaline to power his attacks! Learn more about the warrior and seem him in action here. Plus: check out the Guild Wars 2 trait system, the key to upgrading and enhancing your character!

Global Brand Director Chris Lye explains our exciting summer plans and spills the beans about what Guild Wars 2 fans can expect to see at upcoming conventions (prepare to be psyched). Read about it on our blog right here!

Guild Wars 2 is the story of YOU and the heroic adventures you experience in the dynamic, interactive world of Tyria. Lore and Continuity Designer Ree Soesbee talks in detail about the customizable, personal storylines in Guild Wars 2 right here!

In Guild Wars 2, you will directly experience and affect the world around you! Lead Content Designer Colin Johanson explains GW2's dynamic event system and how it will change the way you think about MMO quests and content right here!