Guild Warsis pulling out all the stops for its 20th anniversary, with massive discounts on cash shop items and its brand-new Masterpiece Edition collection, Steam Deck compatibility, and much more. The anniversary sale lasts until April 29, but fans can also celebrate the big milestone inGuild Warsitself until May 6.
Though it entered maintenance mode whenGuild Wars 2was released in 2012, the originalGuild Warsis still alive and well with a small, dedicated player base. Like the sequel,Guild Warsrequires no subscription, providing access to everything found within the game and its three expansions once purchased.
Now,Guild Warsis offering another way for players to dive into the retro MMO. TheGuild Wars 20th Anniversary Masterpiece Editionis a new collection that contains everything from theGuild Wars Trilogy,includingProphecies– the base game – as well as both theFactionsandNightfallexpansions. It also includes theEye of the Northexpansion and the Bonus Mission Pack, which allows one to play through four keystories fromGuild Warshistory. Were that not enough, ArenaNet is also pushing a compatibility update to let players enjoyGuild Warson the Steam Deck, featuring two different control mappings: a simple ABXY layout and a trickier “Soulslike” layout.
Guild Wars 20th Anniversary Celebration Highlights
This new game edition will be included in a massive sale taking place until April 29.The largest discount inGuild Warshistory, players can get this special edition (normally $40) and all other original individual expansions and collections for 80% off. Plus, cosmetic items will be up to 60% off in the online store.
Guild Warsis also receiving new content within the game itself. Many pre-order and region-locked weapons, minis, and other rewards from the MMO’s early history are being made available in-game for the first time since release. Some of these items will be obtained as rare drops from high-level enemies in new hard mode missions, while others can be obtained from Merrise in Embark Beach as a part of theGuild WarsAnniversary festival in-game until May 6.
There is also a new cycle of weapon upgrade suffixes players can collect called “of the Profession.” Featuring modifiers to each playable profession’s primary attributes, these upgrades not only enable exciting build possibilities but also include new particle effects in the form of glowing streaks matching the primary color of theassociated class inGuild Wars. Needless to say, now is a great time for both old and newGuild Warsfans to check out the game.
