Tag: Story

Icebrood Saga Comes To Guild Wars 2 Next Week


Guild Wars 2 is set to release the first episode in the Icebrood Saga on November 19. The episode is titled Whisper in the Dark and introduces new gameplay systems and activities for players to cut their teeth on.

  • A new map, the Bjora Marches
  • Four new multi-tier Mastery tracks fueled by norn spirit magic: Essence Manipulation and Raven Attunement
  • Three new Strike Mission bosses, including the grim and sinister Boneskinner, that rotate weekly and provide unique rewards for players who defeat them
  • A new two-tier upgradable Ancient Boreal weapon set
  • A new Raven-inspired exotic scepter skin
  • A campfire s’mores roasting kit

Check out the trailer below.

Guild Wars 2 Teases New Living World Chapter


ArenaNet this week dropped new information about the next chapter in the Guild Wars 2 living world story. The Icebrood Saga is the newest collection of episodic content and opens up on September 17 with the prologue episode, Bound By Blood with episode one releasing later on in the autumn.

The Icebrood Saga marks the beginning of a new adventure in Guild Wars 2’s storyline. It is a time of tentative celebration for all the races of Tyria in the wake of the Elder Dragon Kralkatorrik’s heroic defeat by the members of Dragon’s Watch. But whispers from the Northern Shiverpeaks tell tales of ancient forces stirring from their slumber. While the Sons of Svanir—a renegade cult of norn who have turned away from worshipping the Spirits of the Wild—devote themselves to the elder ice dragon Jormag, stories of the dragon’s strength and virtues begin to spread alongside its corrupting influence.

Yea, in case you thought the story was going somewhere other than an elder dragon. ArenaNet also announced new partnerships for upcoming collector’s goodies including a 20th anniversary art book, new apparel, phone cases, and more.

Guild Wars 2 Launches Friend/Ships Campaign


This week marks the launch of ArenaNet’s Friend/Ships campaign for Guild Wars 2. For this campaign, ArenaNet is highlighting the stories of players who have forged real relationships through their mutual love of all things Guild Wars, but you don’t have to have met your special someone online to get in on the fun.

For those who do have tales to tell, you are invited to share your story on social media with the hashtag #GW2FriendShips, with stories entered in for the chance at a number of prizes.

ArenaNet invites all players to share their own experiences on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, or directly on the Guild Wars 2 Facebook page using #GW2FriendShips or by submitting a story directly through the campaign’s website at guildwars2.com/friendships. If they also use the hashtag #GW2Giveaway when posting, qualifying posts will be entered into a sweepstakes for the chance to win a variety of prizes!

Players an also unlock a special item by logging in any time up to the end of the month, as well as gift their friends a 25% off discount for Path of Fire by using the code “GW2FRIENDSHIPS” at checkout.

(Source: Guild Wars 2)