Guild Wars Reforged Announced for December 3 Release
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Arenanet revealed an enhanced version of its hit MMORPG Guild Wars from 2005. The new version, called Guild Wars Reforged, launches on December 3 with visual upgrades and quality-of-life improvements, plus a reasonable price that gives players access to the entirety of the game’s story and content.
Guild Wars Reforged Features
New low price
Steam Deck Verified (pending)
Support for XInput controllers (such as the Xbox Wireless Controller)
New quest tracking and direction system
On-screen control guide
UI enhanced with HD skill icons, larger text options, and quality-of-life improvements
Support for high DPI displays
New ambient occlusion, HD bloom, and antialiasing rendering enhancements
Rebuilt audio system with environmental effects (no hardware support needed)
The standout addition here is the full XInput controller support. It means you can finally play the game with a controller, something Guild Wars always had the potential for, unlike many MMOs. The sequel? That’s a different story, because inventory management in Guild Wars 2 is already rough even with a mouse and keyboard.
The best thing is that Guild Wars Reforged will be free to existing owners of Guild Wars.
I enjoyed the first game so much that the sequel, Guild Wars 2, is still one of my most-played titles after 13 years. The story of the first game and its unique combat system really stood out back in the day.
Guild Wars Reforged probably won’t pull in a huge wave of new players, but it will give veterans and returning fans a good reason to relive a fantastic MMO with new additions and improvements.
Guild Wars Reforged launches on December 3 for $19.99, including all major expansions.
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