You may remember, a month ago, the announcement that pre-purchasing Guild Wars 2 would give you access to all beta weekend events. You may also have forgotten about that, as it was announced long before you could actually buy it it. But huzzah, the day is here, and you can now make sure you're enlisted for the beta fun.
Guild Wars 2 may be subscription-free but, like its predecessor, will have microtransactions for cosmetic items and time-saving doodads. If the idea makes you nervous, fear not!
"It's never OK for players to buy a game and not be able to enjoy what they paid for without additional purchases, and it's never OK for players who spend money to have an unfair advantage over players who spend time," ArenaNet president Mike O'Brien has said, explaining how it'll work.
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Gorgeous trailer for the subscription-free MMORPG, showing animated backstory as well as lovely in-game footage.
Gorgeous trailer for the subscription-free MMORPG, showing animated backstory as well as lovely in-game footage.
Meet iconic heroes from the five playable races of Tyria in this new Guild Wars 2 trailer, featuring various veteran voices and geek favourite Felicia Day.
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