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‘Guild Wars Reforged’ Launches on iOS and Android Devices This Summer
ArenaNet announced that Guild Wars Reforged, the acclaimed MMORPG, will launch on iOS and Android devices this summer with an optimized UI and controls. The game will be free-to-play with an ad-supported client for the original Prophecies campaign, with expansions available for purchase. Players can sync their characters and progress across mobile and PC platforms, playing together on the same servers.
Guild Wars Reforged Will Be Free On Mobile, With A Catch
ArenaNet is releasing Guild Wars Reforged, a quasi-remaster of the 2005 MMORPG, for free on iOS and Android devices this summer. The initial Prophecies campaign will include ads, with players needing to purchase additional campaigns on PC to go ad-free. Those who already own the PC version can link their accounts for complete, ad-free access and synchronized progress across platforms.
After 21 years, Guild Wars Reforged now lets you name yourself like a World of Warcraft character, so now I'm just John
Guild Wars Reforged has implemented an update allowing players to use single-word character names, a change that comes 21 years after the original game's release. This update, developed by ArenaNet, also brings improved controller support and Steam Deck verification to the MMORPG. The game is available on Steam for $19.99.
Most MMOs have so many expansions, it's hard to keep track of them all—can you tell our clever fakes from the…
This article presents a quiz designed to test players' knowledge of massively multiplayer online (MMO) game expansions. It challenges readers to distinguish between real and fake expansion names for popular titles like World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy 14, and Guild Wars 2.
Vague Patch Notes: The bad data problem with MMOs
This article discusses the pervasive issue of 'bad data' in the MMORPG genre, particularly concerning player metrics. It argues that attempts to derive accurate player counts or financial data from sources like Steam Charts or financial reports are often misleading and lead to worse conclusions. The author emphasizes that only official data released by game companies can provide reliable figures, but even then, the necessity of knowing exact player numbers is questioned.
MMO Week in Review: Gorgon’s drama, TurtleWoW’s demise, Ashes’ docs
This week in the MMORPG genre saw significant drama and updates across various titles. Ashes of Creation's former boss released legal documents, Project Gorgon faced community backlash over bans, and TurtleWoW announced its closure following a lawsuit. Additionally, Book of Travels is transitioning to a solo offline game, while new content and updates arrived for games like Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Elder Scrolls Online.
Guild Wars 2’s Super Adventure Box Festival has returned with World 3 Test Zone 2 as teased
The Super Adventure Box festival has returned to Guild Wars 2, featuring the newly expanded World 3 Test Zone 2. This update introduces new weapon sets, a backpack, guild decorations, and music, alongside adjustments to player damage and boss health. The event also includes a historical raid encounter vendor and Push tournaments, running until May 5th.
Guild Wars 2’s Super Adventure Box Festival returns next week, teasing a new map
ArenaNet announced that the Super Adventure Box festival for Guild Wars 2 will return on April 14th, featuring new rewards and potentially teasing a new map for World 3. The event, now a full festival, was previously an April Fools' joke.
MMO Week in Review: Queen Devona
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Guild Wars Reforged, layoffs at MechWarrior studio Piranha Games, and a potential acquisition of Epic Games by Disney. The article also touches on political discussions surrounding game shutdowns in Europe and new early access dates for Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era.
PSA: Guild Wars Reforged and its DLC are super cheap for its 21st birthday month
ArenaNet is celebrating the 21st anniversary of Guild Wars with a significant sale on the classic game and its expansions, including Guild Wars Reforged and Eye of the North. The sale also includes the Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack. A recent patch introduced a new dungeon in pre-Searing Ascalon and added Devona as a hero.
Guild Wars Reforged patches in a new pre-Searing dungeon, Devona hero, and nostalgia mode
Guild Wars Reforged has received a new update introducing a pre-Searing dungeon in Reforged Mode and making the character Devona available as a party hero. The patch also includes a hotkey for identifying items, a button to sort crafting materials, and a 'Nostalgia Mode' graphics setting that emulates a CRT monitor.
Guild Wars 2 kicks off another new hero boost event and sales as Super Adventure Box looms
ArenaNet has launched a new hero boost event for Guild Wars 2, offering 50% more experience and increased rewards for magic find, WvW, and PvP tracks for two weeks. Additionally, discounts are available on the base game and its expansions. The Super Adventure Box event is also set to return in mid-April.
ArenaNet devs will take part in Guild Wars 2’s ongoing world boss rush event today
ArenaNet developers will participate in Guild Wars 2's ongoing world boss rush event today, March 20th, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The livestream will feature the creators facing off against in-game monsters, though no specific rewards are mentioned.
How many of these MMORPGs can you name in just 6 minutes based on a handful of vague details?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify MMORPGs based on vague details within a six-minute time limit. It touches on the author's personal history with the genre, mentioning games like Priston Tale and Final Fantasy 14, and encourages community sharing of favorite MMORPG memories.
MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes Midnight
This week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.