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Guild Wars 2 is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by ArenaNet. The game, just like its predecessor, does not require any subscription fees. Guild Wars 2 PC takes place in the high fantasy world of Tyria, 250 years after the defeat of the Great Destroyer in the Eye of the North expansion.
During the time between that event and the start of Guild Wars 2, five so-called Elder Dragons sleeping beneath the continent have awoken, causing widespread destruction to Tyria and corrupting its inhabitants. The role of the player is to reunite the disbanded Destiny's Edge, a multi-racial adventuring guild, whose combined strength is needed to effectively combat Zhaitan, the undead Elder Dragon.
So, is Guild Wars 2 the MMO messiah everyone is waiting for? Maybe not. What it is, though, is the first MMO in years that really does the "massively multiplayer" part justice. This is a gigantic, sprawling world for explorers, with countless wonderful stories and characters, all backed by a gameplay concept that treats all players as equals. And that's just the basis of what Guild Wars 2 is.
Guild Wars 2 surpasses the original in every aspect, from its massive and atmospheric world to its addictive and engrossing gameplay.
When ArenaNet first released its MMO Manifesto we knew they were aiming for something revolutionary with Guild Wars 2. What we got is the first worthy successor to World of Warcraft.
To Guild Wars 2's credit, its issues do little detract from the immensely rewarding experience of the whole. It doesn't overthrow the conventions of the MMORPG, but it presents them in fresher and livelier packaging than its competitors.
If you value a ton of top-quality content for a not a lot of money, then Guild Wars 2 is the game to play. It's approachable, addictive, and immersive and above all refines MMO's in every conceivable way. While the gameplay and graphical glitches are disappointing, they aren't big enough to negate the impact of this wholly amazing online role-playing game that will keep you occupied for months on end. If anything, World of Warcraft can safely retire and instead pass the torch over Guild Wars 2.
For me this is the best and most important online role-playing game since Mythic's Dark Age of Camelot. ArenaNet managed to eradicate the grind-treadmill with simple but very effective attention to detail. This excursion into the fantasy theme park named Tyria, where on every corner there's a new ride to experience in form of the many things you can discover, is well worth its entry fee.
Is Guild Wars 2 a revolutionary MMORPG? Not quite. It is, however, a good game and some of the best value per dollar spent currently available.
September 3, 2019
The next Guild Wars 2 season has an official release date: September 17. Watch video
October 27, 2017
Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire will publish a vinyl with its OST.
August 1, 2017
Guild Wars 2 announces its new expansion: Path of Fire. Watch video