Guild Wars 2 — news, patch notes and updates

Guild Wars 2 is a role-playing game developed by ArenaNet, released in 2012. Available on PC. On this page you'll find the latest news, patch notes, seasons and in-game events for Guild Wars 2, tracked and summarized by GameSight so you never miss what matters.

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Latest updates

  • Shadow of the Mad King 2026 event now live Content Drop 14 October 2026

    The Shadow of the Mad King 2026 event is live until Nov 3. Complete the rituals to earn exclusive rewards like the Primeval King’s Wrappings. Log in before it ends.

  • Living World Seasons now included in expansion bundles Meta Shift 14 October 2026

    You can now access Living World Seasons 2, 3, and 4 through expansion bundles without extra cost. Enjoy the content right away.

  • New World vs. World map beta starts Nov 10 Content Drop 23 September 2026

    A new World vs. World map enters beta on Nov 10. Play it in your next session to explore its terrain and opportunities.

  • WvW War Score overhaul: active gameplay now rewarded Meta Shift 5 August 2026

    WvW scoring now rewards active gameplay—sieges, objective captures, and player kills—over passive point generation from simply holding territory. Your match strategy may need adjustment to prioritize tangible actions.