Join Us for the Dragon Festival!
2 July 2009

This weekend, put on your best imperial finery and join us for the annual Dragon Festival! After today's live update, Shing Jea Monastery will spring to life as the citizens of Cantha eagerly prepare for the commemorative festivities. Among the events planned are the re-opening of the Dragon Arena, the return of the Shing Jea Boardwalk, and a brand new festival mask! Head over to our festival page for all the details.


Xunlai Tournament House News
25 June 2009

Starting today, the Xunlai Tournament House will be down for extended maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For more information, please see this post.


May Tournament Updates
18 June 2009

In slightly belated May tournament news, last month's runner-up History Repeats Itself [Cry] defeated Stealing Society [StS] to become this month's GvG champion. For 1v1, Not Expensive South claimed victory over Ernie Ftwwwwwwwwww to become May's 1v1 champion. For the complete list of rankings, check out the full GvG and 1v1 results.

After today's live update, we will be adding May's prediction points to the Xunlai Agent. If you made May predictions in the Xunlai Tournament House, check your neighborhood Xunlai Agent after the build to claim your Tournament Reward Points.


Community: Contests, Stories, and More!
18 June 2009

A single update could not hold all of this month's player-created activities! See how you can participate in the latest Community News update!


Community: June's Heating Up!
10 June 2009

See what our players have in store this month in June's Community News!


Free Pane Promotion: Extended!
28 May 2009

We're extending our 4 Year Anniversary Free Xunlai Storage Pane Promotion! You now have until June 30 to claim your free pane of storage from the NCsoft store. For more details on how to get the free storage pane, please visit this page.


New Developer Update!
21 May 2009

The latest Developer Update, discussing this month's skill balance changes, is now available. Head on over to the Developer Update page for more details!


Xunlai Tournament House Remodel
7 May 2009

We're excited to announce that our remodel of the Xunlai Tournament House is complete! We went through the site and gave it a complete overhaul, which will make voting quicker, easier, and more secure than ever before.

Check out our guide to the new features here, and then head over to the Xunlai Tournament House and make your predictions for the May Tournament winners!


April Tournament Updates
7 May 2009

In April GvG tournament news, Straight Outta Kamadan [KMD] defeated History Repeats Itself [Cry] to claim this month's championship. In the 1v1 tournament, I N San Ity proved victorious over Viet Mangeur De Nem to become April's 1v1 champion. For the complete list of rankings, check out the full GvG and 1v1 results.

After today's live update, we will be adding April's prediction points to the Xunlai Agent. If you made April predictions in the Xunlai Tournament House, check your neighborhood Xunlai Agent after the build to claim your Tournament Reward Points.

Finally, this update will also replace April's Unseen Tonic in the Zaishen Chest with May's Phantasmal Tonic. To see the full tonic rotation, check out the Zaishen Rewards Calendar.


"Community: May Activities Galore!
7 May 2009

The month of May is chock-full of player-run events, videos, and contests! Check out Community News for details!


More Fourth Anniversary Interviews
29 April 2009

More Fourth Anniversary Interviews

Continuing with our anniversary celebrations, we've got more insider interviews for your reading pleasure!

* Game Designer Colin Johanson talks with Gamervision about the lasting appeal of Guild Wars, his favorite design experience from the game, and the big anniversary blowout.

* Game Designer Eric Flannum gives Rock, Paper Shotgun readers a glimpse into his thoughts about Guild Wars and shares some of the high points he's experienced as a designer and a player.

* System Designer Ben Miller sits down with RPG Fan to talk about what makes Guild Wars stand out among MMOs, as well as the past, present, and future of the game.

* Community Manager Regina Buenaobra's chat with Talking About Games covers the origins and progression of both Guild Wars and its community.

* Community Manager Martin Kerstein shares his thoughts about the evolution of Guild Wars over the past four years in this Gameplay Monthly interview.


Guild Wars Fourth Anniversary Interviews
28 April 2009

Today marks our fourth anniversary, and as part of the celebration we're exploring the past, present, and future of Guild Wars with a series of insider interviews!

* ArenaNet studio head Mike O'Brien shares his thoughts on the origins of Guild Wars and its exciting future in the latest MMOZine and in this interview on IGN.

* Guild Wars Lead Designer James Phinney chats with the folks at ZAM about the fourth anniversary, the lasting appeal of Guild Wars, and how the game has evolved over the past four years.

* Over at GameZone, Community Manager Regina Buenaobra reflects on the anniversary and the role of the Guild Wars community in the game's continued success.

* System Designer Curtis Johnson gives OMG RPG his thoughts about the past four years and the big anniversary celebration.

Don't miss any of this special coverage as Guild Wars observes its greatest anniversary celebration yet!


Free Pane Promotion Issues
27 April 2009

The NCsoft website is experiencing unusually high traffic. Due to site performance issues we ask that players please try redeeming their storage later in the week. Players have until May 31 to redeem, so there's plenty of time! We apologize for any inconvenience.


Guild Wars Hits 6 Million!
24 April 2009

We're thrilled to announce that Guild Wars has sold over SIX MILLION copies! The timing for this milestone couldn't be better—coinciding with our fourth anniversary and its huge update, we're even more excited for the future. Thanks to everyone for playing our game and continuing to support us!


Anniversary Event Now Live
23 April 2009

It's here! The huge Fourth Anniversary Update you've been hearing about is now live. What's more, we've kept certain features a secret, so this update has even more in it than you might expect. Check out all the new gameplay improvements on these pages:

* Update Page:See the new features on this enhanced page
* Birthday Celebration: Fourth-year miniatures and more
* FREE pane of Xunlai Storage: See how to get yours

This update reflects our warm and heartfelt thanks for your dedication over the past four years. We couldn't have done it without you. Enjoy the celebration!


Community: Upcoming Celebrations and More!
16 April 2009

This week, our community has been very active in providing you with more user-generated events, videos, and other awesome activities. Make sure to check out our Community News!


New Content Preview!
9 April 2009

There's a big update coming this month. We call it our "Fourth Anniversary Update," and it has the storage upgrades we promised you earlier, plus cool new content to play around with. Head on over to our event page, and we'll show you a sneak peek!


April Tournament Updates
9 April 2009

In this month's tournament news, Straight Outta Kamadan [KMD] defeated Dangerous Pumpkins [dP] to become our March GvG champions. In Hero Battles, Adorable Corail proved victorious and took first place. Congratulations to all competitors! For more detailed rankings, check out the full GvG and 1v1 results here.

With today's live update, we'll add March's prediction points to the Xunlai Agent and update the tonic in the Zaishen Chest. If you made March predictions in the Xunlai Tournament House, check your neighborhood Xunlai Agent after the update to claim your Tournament Reward Points.

To find out the tonic flavor for April (and the last of our mystery tonics), check the Zaishen Rewards Calendar.


Community: A Weekend Event, Contest, and More!
9 April 2009

Check out some of the awesome events and activities our players have in store for the Guild Wars community in our latest Community News update!


Welcome Martin Kerstein!
8 April 2009

We're incredibly excited to announce that Martin Kerstein, our longtime German community manager, has moved across the Pond! Martin joins the ArenaNet studios in Bellevue, Washington, where he will continue on as our German Community Manager. Join us in welcoming Martin to the Bellevue family!


Naming Policy Clarified, Rules of Conduct Updated
2 April 2009

We've expanded on existing language in our User Agreement by creating a Naming Policy. This will give players more guidance on acceptable names.

In addition, we have also updated the Rules of Conduct and Conduct Breaches and Outcomes to address uncertainty over PvP conduct, as well as reflect the information in the Naming Policy.
To review the changes, please visit the Naming PolicyNaming Policy, Rules of Conduct, and Conduct Breaches and Outcomes pages. For an explanation of the changes, please visit our community manager's wiki blog for more details.

Community Party This Weekend!
19 March 2009

There's a player-run community party this weekend! Participate in fun events and win cool in-game prizes! Head over to Community News for more info!


Community News Update
12 March 2009

We have some cool player-run events coming up soon, including a fan fiction contest and an invitation to the annual MesCon! Want to find out more? Community News has all the details.


Congrats, Daniel and Kekai!
10 March 2009

For the fourth year in a row, several of our talented artists have received awards for their exceptional concept art. Congratulations to our Art Director Daniel Dociu, and to our Lead Concept Artist Kekai Kotaki, for being featured in this year's Spectrum 16: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art. You can check out their submissions on the Spectrum 16 website.


February Tournament Results
9 March 2009

The February GvG tournament concluded with another victory for Rebel Rising, this time over the Seppo Hovi Action Team. In the 1v1 tournament, Saint Luvs Hero defeated Romain Kaiser. Check out the full GvG and 1v1 results to see the complete winner list.

Congratulations to all of our competitors!


February Tournament Updates
5 March 2009

Today we'll be adding February's prediction points to the Xunlai Agent and updating the tonic in the Zaishen Chest. To see the new tonic for March, check the Zaishen Rewards Calendar. If you made February predictions in the Xunlai Tournament House, check your neighborhood Xunlai Agent after the live update to claim your Tournament Reward Points.


Are You The Next French Community Coordinator?
25 February 2009

If you are a French-speaking Guild Wars fan with a passion for the community, don't miss this opportunity to join our team! ArenaNet needs a French Community Coordinator to reach out to our French-speaking players. If you think you have what it takes, check out the job description and send in your application today.


Tournament Rules Updated
23 February 2009

We have updated our Universal Tournament Rules, which govern all Guild Wars tournaments. Check out the updated rules here. We have also added rules for the 2009 Tournament Series, and you can take a look at those rules here.


A Letter to Our Fans
16 February 2009

Recent events have caused some speculation regarding the Guild Wars 2 release date. Get the official answer from ArenaNet studio head and Guild Wars 2 executive producer Mike O'Brien.


New Developer Update!
6 February 2009

The latest Developer Update, discussing this month's skill balance changes, is now available. Head on over to the Developer Update page for more details!


January Tournament Updates
5 February 2009

January's monthly GvG tournament ended with a win for Rebel Rising [rawr] against She Left With Half My [GeAr]. In the 1v1 tournament, Kill Bill Vol Ill defeated The End Of Hadashi. Check out the full GvG and 1v1 results to see the complete list of who finished where.

We are adding January's prediction points to the Xunlai Agent, and also updating the tonic in the Zaishen Chest (for February's tonic, check the Zaishen Rewards Calendar). If you made January predictions in the Xunlai Tournament House, check your neighborhood Xunlai Agent after the live update to claim your Tournament Reward Points.


Wintersday Art Contest 2008 Winners
23 January 2009

We're proud to announce the winners of our annual Guild Wars Wintersday Art Contest! It wasn't an easy choice—we received a ton of awesome entries in a wide range of creative media, but in the end we narrowed the list down to these ten talented individuals. Congratulations to our prize-winners, and on behalf of the Guild Wars Team, thank you to everyone who participated!


Celebrate the Year of the Ox
22 January 2009

It's out with the Rat and in with the Ox at this year's annual Canthan New Year's Festival! Join us in the Shing Jea monastery from Friday, January 30 until Monday, February 2 for the big feast. The revelry includes special quests and unique rewards, games of chance, contests of skill, dancing, and fireworks. You can also take part in smaller festivities in Kamadan and Lion's Arch. Find out more and make plans to join the celebration!


New Nian Concept Art Wallpaper
22 January 2009

In honor of the Canthan New Year and the pending arrival of the Celestial Ox, we're providing two beautiful wallpapers by Guild Wars artist Jason Juan! These paintings both depict a nian, one of the strange spirit creatures that bring bad fortune to the Canthan New Year's Festival—choose between the full-sized image and a close-up of the creature itself.


An Updates Update: What's Ahead for 2009
15 January 2009

In 2009, the Guild Wars Live Team will be improving the way it handles monthly maintenance and content updates. Monthly builds will be streamlined to focus on the essentials, while content updates will be done separately. Read more about what's in store in our latest Developer Update.