End of Dragons, the newestGuild Wars 2expansion, is officially live. To celebrate the return to the colorful continent of Cantha,Guild Wars 2released a short launch trailer showing off some cyberpunk action and a hint of the mysteries players will discover in the story.
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragonsdoes for the eastern-themed continent of Cantha whatPath of Firedid for Elona, revisiting the lands for the first time in the 250 years since they were featured inGuild Wars 1. The Canthan Empire has received quite the facelift since then; a jadepunk revolution has introduced a technological renaissance, fueled by the mysticDragon Jade found within the petrified Jade SeaGuild Warsfanswill recognize.
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Not all is peaceful in Cantha, however, as the trailer shows. The Bladesworn samurai and Mechanist characters highlighted in the trailer dispatch a squadron of renegade jade constructs in the neon New Kaineng city, showcasing the abilities of thenewGuild Wars 2elite specializationsin an incredible painted style reminiscent ofArcane. The scene ends with an ominous visage of an Elder Dragon, and a cryptic warning of the impending dangerous players must confront inEnd of Dragons.
Guild Wars 2also announced a number of new Gem Store deals which coincide with thelaunch ofEnd of Dragons. For 2,400 gems–the cash shop currency purchasable with real money or in-game gold–players can buy the Launch Supply Drop, which includes a delivery of premium items every week for the first month of the game’s launch. This package deal includes a collection of cosmetic unlocks, including weapons, dyes, boosts, minis, and more.
Though it has only just released,Guild Wars 2fans are lovingEnd of Dragons. Many are lauding the new Canthan zones inEnd of Dragonsas some of the best-looking areas yet. Furthermore, the phenomenal launch cinematic itself is a cut above any other cinematic put out by ArenaNet. Fans are already asking for ArenaNet release a show in the same style as the cinematic, asRiot did withArcaneforLeague of Legends.
ThoughGuild Wars 2has put out 2 differentLiving Worldseasons since then–each with almost an expansion’s worth of content itself–it has been almost5 years sincePath of Fire’srelease. Though they’ve had plenty to do, players have had to wait patiently for a true expansion pack and all the new features that come with it. Through delays from the pandemic and equipment shortage,Guild Wars 2has persisted, and its fans will now finally be rewarded for their patience–and will finally get a new login screen for the first time since 2017.
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragonsis available now for PC.
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