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ArenaNet solves an ongoing Guild Wars 2 issue by ditching paid Living World add-ons and bundling them with expansions
eurogamer.net Oct 14, 2026

ArenaNet solves an ongoing Guild Wars 2 issue by ditching paid Living World add-ons and bundling them with expansions

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ArenaNet announced today that Guild Wars 2 will no longer sell Living World seasonal add‑ons as separate purchases. Instead, each Living World season will be bundled with the corresponding expansion: the base game includes season 1, Heart of Thorns includes season 2, Path of Fire includes seasons 3 and 4, and End of Dragons includes the final season. Players who already own any post‑September Living World DLC will receive a gems credit as compensation, and missing episodes will be auto‑added to eligible accounts. The change aims to eliminate narrative gaps for expansion buyers and simplify the entry path for new or returning players. It coincides with the upcoming Guild Wars 3 beta, refreshed content in GW2, and a broader revival of the Guild Wars franchise overall.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · By integrating story content with expansions, ArenaNet removes a barrier that kept players from the full narrative, encouraging deeper engagement just as the series prepares for its next major release.
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