Guild Wars 2

The open world of Guild Wars 2 is all about discovery and exploration. Check out your travel guide for guidance as you go on your adventures, check your compass for interesting landmarks… or just pick your favorite travel destination and let the adventure find you. Tyria is full of characters with their own stories and goals, and you will be rewarded for helping them - or foiling their plans - with the completion of famous hearts and dynamic events. Check out our new player guide for more tips!

When you meet other players in the open world, you don't need to join their party to lend a hand, explore a secret jumping puzzle, or team up against a deadly world boss. Don't fret; play the way you want to play! Whether you're resurrecting defeated players, rescuing soldiers from Risen attacks, or collecting herbs, you'll earn experience points.

Arm your character with an arsenal of new weapons as the game progresses. Each profession handles them differently, and each type has its own playstyle that you can refine and customize by unlocking and equipping hundreds of skills and traits. If you want to jump right into structured PvP, go for it - every player competes at the same level, with access to the highest tier gear and build options you need to make your mark.

If you love fashion, express yourself with the perfect character design! As you equip new weapons and armor, you will unlock their skins in your wardrobe. Make them truly yours with thousands of possible combinations and a huge selection of collectible dyes.

Upgrade your free account with the Guild Wars 2 add-on and get access to login rewards, additional character and bag slots, advanced chat features, and more. Visit the Black Lion Trading Company in-game and use your Steam Wallet to upgrade.

Living Worlds expansions and seasons offer unique rewards and new Master Classes to expand your character's abilities. Unlock and upgrade your glider in Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns, befriend a stable of horses with powerful movement skills in Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire, and learn how to fish and pilot a skiff in Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons. Each expansion grants access to nine elite specializations that unlock new weapon options, skills, and abilities for your profession. You'll also be able to choose the Revenant profession at character creation and use legendary heroes and villains from Tyria's history.

Seasons of the Living World continues Guild Wars 2's story between expansions and must be purchased separately through your history log or Gem Shop bundles. Play Living World episodes to unlock new explorable areas, rewards, and masterclasses.