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It’s been too long since our last communication. But with Guild Wars 2 celebrating its 10th anniversary, there are big things happening in Tyria.
Since our last newsletter from Tyria, we had our 3rd expansion, End of Dragons. https://www.guildwars2.com/en/end-of-dragons/ . This took us to land of Cantha which had been closed off for over 200 years. We got 4 new maps, a mega-meta event ending with the most challenging world boss yet along with 9 new elite specs, a new 2-person mount (the Siege Turtle), and new mastery lines including fishing, skiffs and the adorable Jade Bot. We also claimed a new guild hall in Isle of Reflection.
We are also in the middle of finally being able to relive the events of Living World Season 1. https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/living-world-return-season-1-begins-now/ Previously unplayable due to the nature of its original release, we can now revisit our first meetings of what will become Dragon’s Watch as well as deal with Scarlet Briar and her machinations across Tyria and its devastating effects. This is free for all accounts with a new set of achievements for those who were there when it was live and those who get to experience it now for the first time.
The biggest news is that in celebration of 10 years of Guild Wars 2, you can now visit Tyria for free with Steam! https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/studio-update-guild-wars-2-tenth-anniversary-and-steam-launch-on-august-23/ And with the Steam release comes some great new improvements to help make your first visit one to remember. The core game is free and all expansions and Living World Seasons are available in one easy package. There is a revamp to the leveling progression with achievements that are designed to help you learn the game. An option to try out the raptor mount at level 10 for free-to-play and permanent once you buy one of the expansions. Currencies are streamlined, new options to help those interested in raiding, rework of World Bosses, and so much more. And that’s not all! By completing events, leveling characters, and just playing the game, you can earn Proofs of Legend which will help unlock a 10th anniversary armor set. And just for linking your Twitch account with your Guild Wars 2 account (through ArenaNet or Steam), you can earn in-game drops just for watching any streamer tagged with Guild Wars 2. Some great streamers to watch are Mukluk, MightyTeaPot, Laranity, Vallun, and more.
So come and join us as we explore a post End of Dragons world and get ready for the next Living World Season coming soon and the 4th expansion which they’ve already announced they are working on. Please use our DIS-CORD golem to see announcements as they come in on our #announcement channel. Discussions, questions, and other ramblings can be found in #guildhall and our Fashion Wars wins and other screenshots in #gallery. And don’t forget our #spoilers channel where we post our theories and speculations as well as other spoiler-y talk. Until we share our legends again, may your mugs be full of ale and your hunts honorable.
Sofija Solburg (Baron Sofija)
NOR/BA:GW2
