GUILD WARS 2: END OF DRAGONS

RELEASE February 2022 | DEV ArenaNet | PUB NCSoft | LINK bit.ly/3GhmdC5

The venerable MMO GuildWars 2 is about to receive its third expansion pack as it enters its tenth year of life. EndofDragons will see players return to the land of Cantha, a vibrant fantasy counterpart to China, for the first time since the Factions expansion to the first GuildWars released in 2006. The plot will centre on the lore of this isolated land, formerly isolated from the rest of the world for one hundred years, and prominently features a great sea frozen into solid jade by some mysterious magical force.

In addition to the new zone and story content, EndofDragons is adding further level 80 specialisation options to each of its base professions. The one that particularly caught my eye is the samurai-like ‘Bladesworn’ specialisation for Warriors, as it grants access to that most essential of videogame weapons: the gunsword. Melee in ranged in one – nothing beats that.

We at PC Gamer are also very excited for the new rocket-propelled Siege Turtle mounts, truly wise and fearsome companions for this upcoming adventure. While GuildWars 2 lacks the high profile of other MMOs like FinalFantasyXIV or TheElder ScrollsOnline, it has maintained a consistent and passionate player-base, bolstered by regular updates between its more infrequent expansion releases. The launch of EndofDragons might be the perfect time to jump back into the world of GuildWars2 after a hiatus, or even to jump in and give it a try for the first time.