Guild Wars - News

Join Us for the Dragon Festival!

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:16:08 GMT -0700

This weekend, put on your best imperial finery and join us for the annual Dragon Festival! After today's live update, Shing Jea Monastery will spring to life as the citizens of Cantha eagerly prepare for the commemorative festivities. Among the events planned are the re-opening of the Dragon Arena, the return of the Shing Jea Boardwalk, and a brand new festival mask! Head over to our festival page for all the details.

Xunlai Tournament House News

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:18:01 GMT -0700

Starting today, the Xunlai Tournament House will be down for extended maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information, please see this post.

May Tournament Updates

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:18:01 GMT -0700

In slightly belated May tournament news, last month's runner-up History Repeats Itself [Cry] defeated Stealing Society [StS] to become this month's GvG champion. For 1v1, Not Expensive South claimed victory over Ernie Ftwwwwwwwwww to become May's 1v1 champion. For the complete list of rankings, check out the full GvG and 1v1 results.

After today's live update, we will be adding May's prediction points to the Xunlai Agent. If you made May predictions in the Xunlai Tournament House, check your neighborhood Xunlai Agent after the build to claim your Tournament Reward Points.

Community: Contests, Stories, and More!

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:18:01 GMT -0700

A single update could not hold all of this month's player-created activities! See how you can participate in the latest Community News update!

Community: June's Heating Up!

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:18:01 GMT -0700

See what our players have in store this month in June's Community News!

Free Pane Promotion: Extended!

Thu, 28 May 2009 11:18:01 GMT -0700

We're extending our 4 Year Anniversary Free Xunlai Storage Pane Promotion! You now have until June 30 to claim your free pane of storage from the NCsoft store. For more details on how to get the free storage pane, please visit this page.

New Developer Update!

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:11:27 GMT -0700

The latest Developer Update, discussing this month's skill balance changes, is now available. Head on over to the Developer Update page for more details!

Xunlai Tournament House Remodel

Thu, 07 May 2009 11:23:22 GMT -0700

We're excited to announce that our remodel of the Xunlai Tournament House is complete! We went through the site and gave it a complete overhaul, which will make voting quicker, easier, and more secure than ever before.

Check out our guide to the new features here, and then head over to the Xunlai Tournament House and make your predictions for the May Tournament winners!

April Tournament Updates

Thu, 07 May 2009 11:23:22 GMT -0700

In April GvG tournament news, Straight Outta Kamadan [KMD] defeated History Repeats Itself [Cry] to claim this month's championship. In the 1v1 tournament, I N San Ity proved victorious over Viet Mangeur De Nem to become April's 1v1 champion. For the complete list of rankings, check out the full GvG and 1v1 results.

After today's live update, we will be adding April's prediction points to the Xunlai Agent. If you made April predictions in the Xunlai Tournament House, check your neighborhood Xunlai Agent after the build to claim your Tournament Reward Points.

Finally, this update will also replace April's Unseen Tonic in the Zaishen Chest with May's Phantasmal Tonic. To see the full tonic rotation, check out the Zaishen Rewards Calendar.

Community: May Activities Galore!

Thu, 07 May 2009 11:25:23 GMT -0700

The month of May is chock-full of player-run events, videos, and contests! Check out Community News for details!

More Fourth Anniversary Interviews

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:53:20 GMT -0700

Continuing with our anniversary celebrations, we've got more insider interviews for your reading pleasure!

Game Designer Colin Johanson talks with Gamervision about the lasting appeal of Guild Wars, his favorite design experience from the game, and the big anniversary blowout.

Game Designer Eric Flannum gives Rock, Paper Shotgun readers a glimpse into his thoughts about Guild Wars and shares some of the high points he's experienced as a designer and a player.

System Designer Ben Miller sits down with RPG Fan to talk about what makes Guild Wars stand out among MMOs, as well as the past, present, and future of the game.

Community Manager Regina Buenaobra's chat with Talking About Games covers the origins and progression of both Guild Wars and its community.

Community Manager Martin Kerstein shares his thoughts about the evolution of Guild Wars over the past four years in this Gameplay Monthly interview.

Guild Wars Fourth Anniversary Interviews

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:10:09 GMT -0700

Today marks our fourth anniversary, and as part of the celebration we're exploring the past, present, and future of Guild Wars with a series of insider interviews!

ArenaNet studio head Mike O'Brien shares his thoughts on the origins of Guild Wars and its exciting future in the latest MMOZine and in this interview on IGN.

Guild Wars Lead Designer James Phinney chats with the folks at ZAM about the fourth anniversary, the lasting appeal of Guild Wars, and how the game has evolved over the past four years.

Over at GameZone, Community Manager Regina Buenaobra reflects on the anniversary and the role of the Guild Wars community in the game's continued success.

System Designer Curtis Johnson gives OMG RPG his thoughts about the past four years and the big anniversary celebration.

Don't miss any of this special coverage as Guild Wars observes its greatest anniversary celebration yet!

Free Pane Promotion Issues

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:10:09 GMT -0700

The NCsoft website is experiencing unusually high traffic. Due to site performance issues we ask that players please try redeeming their storage later in the week. Players have until May 31 to redeem, so there's plenty of time! We apologize for any inconvenience.

Guild Wars Hits 6 Million!

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:41:07 GMT -0700

We're thrilled to announce that Guild Wars has sold over SIX MILLION copies! The timing for this milestone couldn't be better—coinciding with our fourth anniversary and its huge update, we're even more excited for the future. Thanks to everyone for playing our game and continuing to support us!

Anniversary Event Now Live

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:36:45 GMT -0700

It's here! The huge Fourth Anniversary Update you've been hearing about is now live. What's more, we've kept certain features a secret, so this update has even more in it than you might expect. Check out all the new gameplay improvements on these pages:

Update Page:See the new features on this enhanced page
Birthday Celebration: Fourth-year miniatures and more
FREE pane of Xunlai Storage: See how to get yours

This update reflects our warm and heartfelt thanks for your dedication over the past four years. We couldn't have done it without you. Enjoy the celebration!

Community: Upcoming Celebrations and More!

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:36:45 GMT -0700

This week, our community has been very active in providing you with more user-generated events, videos, and other awesome activities. Make sure to check out our Community News!

New Content Preview!

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:36:45 GMT -0700

There's a big update coming this month. We call it our "Fourth Anniversary Update," and it has the storage upgrades we promised you earlier, plus cool new content to play around with. Head on over to our event page, and we'll show you a sneak peek!

April Tournament Updates

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:36:45 GMT -0700

In this month's tournament news, Straight Outta Kamadan [KMD] defeated Dangerous Pumpkins [dP] to become our March GvG champions. In Hero Battles, Adorable Corail proved victorious and took first place. Congratulations to all competitors! For more detailed rankings, check out the full GvG and 1v1 results here.

With today's live update, we'll add March's prediction points to the Xunlai Agent and update the tonic in the Zaishen Chest. If you made March predictions in the Xunlai Tournament House, check your neighborhood Xunlai Agent after the update to claim your Tournament Reward Points.

To find out the tonic flavor for April (and the last of our mystery tonics), check the Zaishen Rewards Calendar.

Community: A Weekend Event, Contest, and More!

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:36:45 GMT -0700

Check out some of the awesome events and activities our players have in store for the Guild Wars community in our latest Community News update!

Welcome Martin Kerstein!

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:36:45 GMT -0700

We're incredibly excited to announce that Martin Kerstein, our longtime German community manager, has moved across the Pond! Martin joins the ArenaNet studios in Bellevue, Washington, where he will continue on as our German Community Manager. Join us in welcoming Martin to the Bellevue family!

Naming Policy Clarified, Rules of Conduct Updated

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:36:45 GMT -0700

We've expanded on existing language in our User Agreement by creating a Naming Policy. This will give players more guidance on acceptable names.

In addition, we have also updated the Rules of Conduct and Conduct Breaches and Outcomes to address uncertainty over PvP conduct, as well as reflect the information in the Naming Policy.

To review the changes, please visit the Naming Policy , Rules of Conduct, and Conduct Breaches and Outcomes pages. For an explanation of the changes, please visit our community manager's wiki blog for more details.

Community Party This Weekend!

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:36:45 GMT -0700

There's a player-run community party this weekend! Participate in fun events and win cool in-game prizes! Head over to Community News for more info!

Community News Update

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:36:45 GMT -0700

We have some cool player-run events coming up soon, including a fan fiction contest and an invitation to the annual MesCon! Want to find out more? Community News has all the details.

Congrats, Daniel and Kekai!

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:36:45 GMT -0700

For the fourth year in a row, several of our talented artists have received awards for their exceptional concept art. Congratulations to our Art Director Daniel Dociu, and to our Lead Concept Artist Kekai Kotaki, for being featured in this year's Spectrum 16: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art. You can check out their submissions on the Spectrum 16 website.

February Tournament Results

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:29:11 GMT -0700

The February GvG tournament concluded with another victory for Rebel Rising, this time over the Seppo Hovi Action Team. In the 1v1 tournament, Saint Luvs Hero defeated Romain Kaiser. Check out the full GvG and 1v1 results to see the complete winner list.

Congratulations to all of our competitors!

February Tournament Updates

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:58:39 GMT -0700

Today we'll be adding February's prediction points to the Xunlai Agent and updating the tonic in the Zaishen Chest. To see the new tonic for March, check the Zaishen Rewards Calendar. If you made February predictions in the Xunlai Tournament House, check your neighborhood Xunlai Agent after the live update to claim your Tournament Reward Points.

Are You The Next French Community Coordinator?

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:46:46 GMT -0700

If you are a French-speaking Guild Wars fan with a passion for the community, don't miss this opportunity to join our team! ArenaNet needs a French Community Coordinator to reach out to our French-speaking players. If you think you have what it takes, check out the job description and send in your application today.

Tournament Rules Updated

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:32:29 GMT -0700

We have updated our Universal Tournament Rules, which govern all Guild Wars tournaments. Check out the updated rules here. We have also added rules for the 2009 Tournament Series, and you can take a look at those rules here.

A Letter to Our Fans

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:30:06 GMT -0700

Recent events have caused some speculation regarding the Guild Wars 2 release date. Get the official answer from ArenaNet studio head and Guild Wars 2 executive producer Mike O'Brien.

New Developer Update!

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:11:27 GMT -0700

The latest Developer Update, discussing this month's skill balance changes, is now available. Head on over to the Developer Update page for more details!

January Tournament Updates

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:58:39 GMT -0700

January's monthly GvG tournament ended with a win for Rebel Rising [rawr] against She Left With Half My [GeAr]. In the 1v1 tournament, Kill Bill Vol Ill defeated The End Of Hadashi. Check out the full GvG and 1v1 results to see the complete list of who finished where.

We are adding January's prediction points to the Xunlai Agent, and also updating the tonic in the Zaishen Chest (for February's tonic, check the Zaishen Rewards Calendar). If you made January predictions in the Xunlai Tournament House, check your neighborhood Xunlai Agent after the live update to claim your Tournament Reward Points.