Developer ArenaNet announced a partnership with 2weeks to bring a huge update to the original Guild Wars, the MMORPG that boasts over 1 billion hours played by over nine million players.
Beginning December 3, Guild Wars Reforged will launch on Steam and Windows PC. This new package will consolidate all of the game’s expansions and bring together GW’s campaigns Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall. The update will be free for all existing players and available for new players on Steam and directly from ArenaNet at guildwars.com.
It will also make the game Steam Deck verified and add the XInput controller support for the first time.
“Even after two decades, we’re still passionate about improving the experience of the original Guild Wars for players,” said game director Stephen Clarke-Willson. “The game has a dedicated group of fans, and with this update to modernize the experience, we hope players new and old will find a reason to continue adventuring through Tyria together.”
“It’s a real treat to revisit the original Guild Wars,” said Brandon Dillon, co-founder of 2weeks. “Beginning as a teenager, I’ve been involved with this franchise from the very start, collaborating with the original studio founders to create the world of Tyria. Partnering with ArenaNet to update and improve the player experience means the game can continue to be a beloved beacon for fans of multiplayer online RPGs for years to come.”
Guild Wars Reforged – New Features
- Free to existing Guild Wars owners!
- New bundled low price for new players including Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall
- Steam Deck Verified
- Support for XInput controllers (such as the Xbox Wireless Controller)
- New quest tracking and direction system
- On-screen control guide
- UI enhanced with HD skill icons, larger text options, and quality-of-life improvements
- Support for high DPI displays
- New ambient occlusion, HD bloom, and antialiasing rendering enhancements
- Rebuilt audio system with environmental effects (no hardware support needed)
