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The Guild Wars 2 Art Show: September 21



Don't miss the next episode of the Guild Wars 2 Art Show livestream, where our ArenaNet Creative Partners show their latest Guild Wars 2-inspired work, discuss art techniques, and hang out in chat. Let's celebrate art together!

[h3]The Guild Wars 2 Art Show[/h3]
Wednesday, September 21 at noon Pacific Time (UTC-7) Host: Changer The Elder Twitch: twitch.tv/guildwars2

A Beacon of Hope Comes With the Shrine Guardian Skiff Skin

[h2]Shrine Guardian Skiff and Fishing Rod Skins[/h2]


"What? You want to take me fishing? Fine. I'll help, but don't expect me to eat any of those wretched things. I'm not a cat, after all."


[h2]Pointed Ears Package[/h2]


Become a magical being with these adorable pointed ears—pick from three unique styles!


[h2]What's in Stock[/h2]

[h3]Returning Today[/h3]

For the next two weeks, we're offering 20% off on Shared Inventory Slots.

[h3]Returning This Week[/h3]

Check out the Gem Store over the next week for the following items:

  • Mini Kormeerkat
  • Mini Shrine Guardian
  • Mini Arrowhead
  • Mini Sabetha
  • Mini Sand Giant
  • Mini Beetle
  • Mini Outlaw Puppy
  • Mini Super Trio
  • Mini Super Trio—World 2
  • Mini Super Trio—Series 3
  • Mini Super Trio—Series 4


[h2]Available Now in the Gem Store![/h2]

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

Living World Season 1 Return: "Tower of Nightmares" Is Now Live!

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The fourth episode of Living World Season 1 is now playable for free in your Story Journal! Living World Season 1 content is back in Guild Wars 2 for the first time since 2013, along with new and returning rewards and achievements. Episodes are free, permanent additions to the base game and available to all players.

New trouble is growing in Kessex Hills. Carefully hidden by magic, the krait have been working tirelessly on a terror unlike anything seen before in Tyria. Marjory Delaqua and Kasmeer Meade are investigating the illusory curtain that's cloaking part of Viathan Lake, and they need your help! What secret lies behind the veil?

Siege Dragon’s End with the Crested Dragon Siege Turtle

[h2]Crested Dragon Siege Turtle Skin[/h2]


Don't let the spiky look of this siege turtle intimidate you—it's a fierce ally to ride into battle, but it will be sweet tempered toward your friends!

[h2]Devil-Rending Greataxe Hammer Skin[/h2]


Red stained and fear inducing, this greataxe will make your ruthless side come alive. The same can't be said about the foes in your path.

[h2]What's in Stock[/h2]

[h3]Returning Today[/h3]

For the next two weeks, we're offering 20% off on Character Slot Expansions.

We've got a few special items returning this week.
  • Season 1 Memory Box—Flame and Festivals
  • Season 1 Memory Box—Scarlet vs. Lion's Arch

Each box contains three items from Living World Season 1 and a guaranteed Black Lion Commemorative Sprocket that can be exchanged for various items.

[h3]Returning This Week[/h3]

Check out the Gem Store over the next week for the following items:

  • Mad Scientist Outfit
  • Slayer's Outfit
  • Ironclad Outfit
  • Nature's Oath Outfit
  • Gwen's Attire
  • Pirate Captain's Outfit
  • First Follower Desmina Outfit
  • Forged Outfit
  • Inquest Exo-Suit Outfit
  • Mist Stranger Outfit
  • Mage Knight Outfit
  • Primal Warden Outfit
  • Lyssa's Regalia
  • Balthazar's Regalia Outfit
  • True Assassin's Guise Outfit
  • Marjory's Shrouded Outfit
  • Infused Samurai Outfit
  • Exemplar Attire Outfit
  • Spring Promenade Outfit
  • Crystal Savant Outfit
  • Astral Scholar Outfit
  • Elegant Canthan Outfit
  • Shiro's Legacy Outfit

Profession Balance Update Preview Livestream This Friday

Please join us this Friday, September 16 at 12:00PM Pacific Time (UTC-8) on the official Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel for a preview of the October 4 profession balance update!

We'll have Skills and Balance Team Lead Cal "cmc" Cohen and Associate Game Designer Roy "Roy" Marks on stream to walk you through the details of the upcoming changes. Following the stream, we'll be posting the full balance preview notes on our official forums. We're looking forward to reading your feedback!

As we mentioned last week, the October 4 balance update will be primarily focused on improving combat balance in the WvW and PvP game modes. After October 4, our next major profession balance update will drop on November 29.

As a small teaser ahead of our stream on Friday, we have prepared a carefully cropped screenshot for you: