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Following the events of "Godspawn," the Tyrian Alliance is now aware of a looming threat hidden within the mursaat ruins deep in Janthir. In "Repentance," the second of three major updates for Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™, you will venture even farther north into the Isles of Janthir, uncover unexpected perils, and end them before Tyria is endangered again. There's plenty of new content to enjoy, so let's dive into it!







In our previous blog, we explored the origins of Mistburned Barrens and how this fractured landscape came to be. We also delved into the lore of the mursaat, uncovering their influence on the world of Tyria. Now you can experience these stories firsthand with new content, challenges, and rewards. Here are the highlights from this update:

• New Map: Mistburned Barrens
  
• New Story Chapters
  
• Raid Challenge Mode for Decima, Greer, and Ura
  
• Greer, the Blightbringer, Added to the Mount Balrior 50-Player Convergence
  
• Raid Legendary Mode Added for Ura (Coming March 25)
  
• 12 New Core Relics
  
• Mursaat Shadowcraft Mastery Track
  
• New Homestead Decorations, Including Four New Home Instance Nodes
  
• Many New Rewards, Including Minis, Armor, Weapons, and More

The latest rotation in the Wizard's Vault introduces a fresh lineup of must-have rewards. Elevate your relaxation with the Skysage's Throne, an elegant and celestial-inspired seat fit for the most distinguished adventurers. Meanwhile, the Wayward Wisp quest provides players with the opportunity to set forth on a new adventure—exclusive to the Wizard's Vault—that will have you engaging with a wisp that appears on its own whims and rewards players with a forest wisp accessory and infusion.

For those looking to bolster their defenses, the Ward Knight's gloves, shoulders, and boots offers a bold and sturdy look, ensuring you stand strong against any challenge. Meanwhile, the Old-Growth Weapons collection brings the power of nature into battle with intricate designs and an organic touch.

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Starting March 11, you can earn exclusive Twitch Drops just by watching your favorite Guild Wars 2 streamers! Watch a total of five hours between 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) March 11 to 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) March 16 to unlock all available rewards.

Here's what you can earn:

• Mini Lion Cub
  
• Fuzzy Panda Hat Bundle, which includes the Fuzzy Panda Hat Skin, two Heroic Boosters, and an Upgrade Extractor
  
• Bag Slot Expansion

Don't miss out on this chance to add some adorable minis and useful items to your collection!







While the "Repentance" update is here, the adventure continues with a slate of exciting events on the horizon! On March 25, we're updating the final boss of the Mount Balrior raid, giving Ura a legendary mode that will test the skills of the most dedicated raiders.

Then, April is packed with thrilling festivities, starting with the Dungeon Rush event, where adventurers can push their limits and reap valuable rewards. Following that, the Super Adventure Festival returns with new rewards, bringing nostalgic fun and platforming challenges to all who dare to enter Moto's pixelated world.

May brings even more opportunities to dive into the action. Revisit past adventures in the Return to End of Dragons event, then sharpen your competitive edge with the PvP Rush event. If high-speed thrills are more your style, Roller Beetle Racing Week will let you test your racing prowess. Meanwhile, PvP enthusiasts can look forward to the PvP Push Beta, offering a glimpse at what's next for structured competition.





And beyond these events, another major update is on the horizon to close out the Janthir Wilds expansion. Stay tuned for more details, but here's a reminder of what's included in today's update and coming later in the third update!

We look forward to seeing you out there exploring Mistburned Barrens!

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Fierce, beautiful new mounts bring the wilderness to the Gem Store this week—add these incredible mounts to your ever-growing, unique menagerie. These skins are available exclusively through Ferocious Fusions Mount Adoption Select Licenses for 1,400 gems and Ferocious Fusions Mount Adoption Licenses for 400 gems.

• Raptor: Noxious Chameleon, Alluring Avialan, Charged Canthan Raptor
  
• Springer: Treespirit Gecko, Sand Souled Cuckoo
  
• Skimmer: Frigate Skimmer
  
• Jackal: Ring-Tailed Jackal, Blazing Wolf
  
• Roller Beetle: Bioluminescent Roller Beetle
  
• Warclaw: Bloodmoon Nian, Star Blessed Caprine
  
• Griffon: Skyborne Stalker Tigris, Aurora Blessed Owl Griffon
  
• Skyscale: Horned Cobra Skyscale, Dracodile Skyscale, Blazing Noble

Inside each chest, you're guaranteed to find a redeemable Black Lion Statuette, a Fine Black Lion Dye Canister—Blue, and two common items. You also have a chance to find something rarer in the fifth slot, including special items, glyphs, and skins from the Ice Reaver Weapon Collection and the White Tiger Weapon Collection.

Exclusive Item: Infused Aurora Leggings Skin

The ancient magic of the northern lights is infused into this armor piece, bringing a sleek, futuristic look to your wardrobe. Our Infused Aurora set expands with colorful vibrancy and so does your incredible fashion. The Infused Aurora Leggings Skin is a new, exclusive drop from Black Lion Chests.

Exclusive Item: Shimmering Aurora Spear Skin

We've added the Shimmering Aurora Spear Skin to the Black Lion Weapons Specialist vendor to match your Infused Aurora style. Shine with empyreal resplendence!





The Build and Equipment Template Bundle returns! This useful package is available for 800 gems until March 18. It can be purchased once per account and is attainable again if you bought it last year. It includes the following items:

• Two Build Template Expansions
  
• Two Equipment Template Expansions

Starting March 14 and continuing for the next few days, select outfits will be 20% off, such as the Alluring Silk Outfit, Traveler's Outfit, Dark Tyrant Outfit, Maid Outfit, and Butler Outfit. Dazzle the masses with stunning couture!



Celebrate the start of spring with our fantastic March sales! From today until March 18, almost all items in the following categories will be discounted:

• Mount Skins—25% off
  
• Dye Kits—25% off
  
• Novelty Items—25% off

Log into Guild Wars 2 and press 'O' to access the Black Lion Trading Company for these great offers and more!

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Masquerade parties are popular in Divinity's Reach, and this romantic outfit is designed to attend these magnificent masked balls! Rich roses and luxurious details adorn the dress, giving it an air of refined opulence.

The Rose Masquerade Appearance Package includes the Rose Masquerade Outfit, Rose Masquerade Cape, a Vinelord Edgebloom Weapon Choice, and a Total Makeover Kit available for 1,800 gems.

The Vinelord Edgebloom Weapon Collection has a new addition as well. The new spear skin can be obtained through the Vinelord Edgebloom Weapon Choice or a Black Lion Weapons Specialist at a later date.







The Build and Equipment Template Bundle returns! This useful package is available for 800 gems until March 18. It can be purchased once per account and is attainable again if you bought it last year. It includes the following items:

• Two Build Template Expansions
  
• Two Equipment Template Expansions

Starting March 7 and continuing for the next few days, select unique armor skins will be 20% off, such as the Furrocious Cat Ears Skin, Pointed Ears Package, Blissful Skirt and Boots Combo, Dapper Suit Package, and Side-Lace Pants Skin.



Our March sales are continuing with amazing opportunities! From today until March 11, almost all items in the following categories will be discounted:

• Back item skins—25% off
  
• Glider skins—25% off

Log into Guild Wars 2 and press 'O' to access the Black Lion Trading Company for these great offers and more!

Greetings, Tyrians!

We're thrilled to share details about the next update for Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™—"Repentance," launching on March 11. This chapter brings new trials and discoveries to Tyria, including a new map: Mistburned Barrens, a land where strange forces stir and long-buried mursaat secrets begin to surface. Prepare for battles that will challenge even the most seasoned adventurers, along with a host of other exciting updates. Let's dive in, shall we?

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Picking up where the Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds story left off in "Godspawn," our allies have just finished their heroic battle against the titans atop Mount Balrior. Ura, Decima, and Greer have been defeated. But this alone has not ended the blight that looms over Janthir, and our journey is not yet done. Upon Ura's death, she claimed that the door that the titans entered Tyria through remains open.

These words rattled Isgarren and Waiting Sorrow, who informed us that Mabon had cast a ward over Bava Nisos, the ruined mursaat city, to hide it and its dangers from the rest of the world. But with his death, that ward fell, and somewhere inside a Mists gate sits open.

When work began on Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds, we knew that we would be exploring mysteries that have been teased since the release of the original Guild Wars®, which we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of this year . From the fall of the mursaat at the titans' claws to the many misdeeds of the White Mantle—these are some of Tyria’s darkest, bloodiest moments. Now, you and your allies must venture further into the isles of Janthir to reveal these long-forgotten histories. Maybe, with this knowledge, we can cleanse Janthir once and for all.

We've traveled from the comforts of home in Lowland Shore into the stormy, damp woods of Janthir Syntri. Now, we must sail to the ruined home of the mursaat to figure out what Ura warned us of—starting just outside of Bava Nisos, in Mistburned Barrens.





As the Tyrian Alliance sets out to explore the ruins of Bava Nisos, they face a uniquely hazardous environment. Even though hundreds of years have passed since the Door of Komalie was opened, the barrens are still fraught with the remains of mursaat experiments in spectral agony and long saturated with bloodstone magic and Mistburn. The ghosts of the mursaat and their victims cling to the land, forever haunting this cursed place.

To safely explore this grim landscape, the Tyrian Alliance has put together survey parties to unravel the mysteries buried within the crumbling corridors. Players will be able to participate in three unique surveys from the base camp at the ruins' mouth:

• To the north, players will reactivate an enormous, dormant construct and use it to cross a spectral agony-flooded valley.
  
• In the center, players will utilize asuran golems to delve into an ancient library and investigate the Mistburn that has spread across the isles of Janthir.
  
• Players in the south will lead a procession of Tyrian Alliance members into a laboratory once utilized for bloodstone sacrifices and experimentation.

From a design perspective, our goal is to ensure that anytime a player enters the map there are rewarding, structured events that you can jump right into. Now, to investigate the buzzing sound that scouts have reported emanating from the woods…







Next week's "Repentance" update brings several exciting additions to Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds, including the highly anticipated challenge mode for the Mount Balrior raid. If you've been searching for your next raid challenge, this is your chance to join the race for world-first completion as guilds push the limits of coordination, strategy, and execution. And for those seeking the ultimate trial, the final boss, Ura, will be available as a legendary mode encounter on March 25. We plan to stagger the release of challenge mode and legendary mode releases like this going forward to give ourselves an opportunity to address encounter balance concerns before the legendary mode is released.

Greer, the Blightbringer, will also make his debut in the Mount Balrior Convergence, which will add variation to the final boss you encounter there. Expect familiar mechanics executed in new, unpredictable ways that will keep your group on their toes.





With the addition of a new map and story chapters, we're introducing the Mursaat Shadowcraft Mastery track. For lore enthusiasts, we recently explored mursaat history and its ties to Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds in a Narrative team blog. If you're curious about the origins of the mursaat, this deep dive will provide insight into their role in the story and even offer hints about the upcoming Mastery track.

New relics will also be available to further customize your builds. If you missed our recent developer stream, the Balance team showcased some of these new relics; catch the full VOD on our Twitch channel.

And of course, a new release means new rewards, including updates to the Wizard's Vault and Twitch Drops. Stay tuned for next week's blog, where we'll dive into all the details!







In the March 11 update, we're introducing a long-awaited quality-of-life improvement aimed at improving the visibility of WvW guild membership. A new column in the Guild panel's second tab will display an icon next to all members who have designated that guild as their WvW guild. However, this information will only be visible within the guild you have personally selected as your WvW guild.

Looking ahead to the March 25 update, the WvW team is focused on refining the WvW rewards system, tackling performance issues, and implementing adjustments based on player feedback, along with other quality-of-life improvements. Several key changes are on the horizon, including:

• Consolidation of reward tracks to enhance accessibility.
  
• Improved map-currency acquisition via reward tracks.
  
• Addition of a brand-new WvW weapon set.
  
• New restrictions on tactivator use for keeps and Stonemist Castle.
  
• Tuning the health pools of keep lords.
  
• Updating victory points and skirmish values, refining how progress and success are measured in WvW.

Late last year, we ran the first beta event for the new Push PvP game mode, giving players a glimpse into our development process and an opportunity to provide feedback on our prototype. The event was well received, generating a wealth of player feedback through participant surveys.

Since then, we've been working on updates to refine the mode based on that input. We're excited to announce that another beta event is planned for May 20 to May 26, giving players another chance to experience the mode and share their thoughts. We'll reveal more details about the changes as we get closer to the event date.



While "Repentance" is only a week away, several festivals and bonus events are happening before the launch of our third Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds update later this year. Take a look at what is coming up this spring:





[h3]March[/h3]

• March 11—Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds: "Repentance"
  
• March 25—Ura Raid Legendary Mode and WvW Quality-of-Life Updates

[h3]April[/h3]

• April 8–April 15—Dungeon Rush Bonus Event
  
• April 15–May 6—Super Adventure Festival
  
• April 15—Skills and Balance Update
  
• April 25–May 2—WvW No Downed State Bonus Event

[h3]May[/h3]

• May 6–May 20—Return to End of Dragons Bonus Event
  
• May 13–May 20—Roller Beetle Racing Bonus Event
  
• May 20–May 27—PvP Push Beta and Rush Bonus Event

And finally, as a reminder of what’s still to come in Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds during the final two updates, we have this handy content chart:





Stay tuned to our social media channels for more info regarding "Repentance" and we’ll be back next week with a launch blog covering the main features and rewards. Happy adventuring!

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