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Navigate the seas with a somber companion risen from the depths of the Underworld. This skiff is made to carry souls like the god of death would. The Ferryman's Skiff Skin is available for 1,600 gems.



Don't forget to claim your Vibrant Wings Backpack and Glider Combo from the Gem Store. These colorful wings have four dye channels and will be available for free until June 30. Celebrate Pride Month with all of Tyria!





On Friday June 13, we'll be rotating our stock of outfits. Dress in amazing style no matter where your heart leads you! These outfits will be 20% off until June 27. Some of our favorites are the Ritualist Outfit, Queensdale Academy Outfit, Eternal Tides Gown Outfit, Dragon's Watch Regalia, and Timekeeper Outfit.

Returning This Week

Expand your bank space or take advantage of the convenience of having all you need just a click away! From today until June 17, Bank Tab Expansions and permanent lounge passes are available at a 20% discount.

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"Absolution," the third and final major content update for Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™, has arrived. This update brings the concluding chapters of the story, a brand-new map to explore, feature improvements, new content and rewards, and a few unexpected twists to keep players on their toes. We've also added a unique legendary backpack that doubles as a glider! We're going to cover the major features of this release in this blog, but for all of the details, check out the full release notes on our forums.





In our latest studio update blog, we shared what's ahead for Guild Wars 2, including a closer look at upcoming content and our ongoing goals for long-term feature support. We also released a companion blog focused on the quality-of-life improvements we've made that aim to enhance your everyday experience in Tyria. There's much more to come in "Absolution," however, and here are the highlights from this update:

• New map: Bava Nisos
• New story chapters
  
• New fractal: Kinfall (with challenge mode on June 24)
  
• Convergences update: new boss, Ura, and challenge mode for private squads
  
• Legendary backpack
  
• QoL improvements to inventory management, rift essences, research notes, and more!
  
• New homestead decorations and decoration cap increase!
  
• Many new rewards, including minis, armor, weapons, and more

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An immortal shadowy demonic presence from the Mists, Orrax is here to be your new best friend! Go on adventures! Glide around! Find some tasty snacks! Make a bargain for your immortal soul! Swish a fancy new tail that you may not have had a few moments before! Orrax will join you on all of your adventures—just as soon as you finish letting it manifest through you into Tyria.

Like previous legendary backpacks, crafting Orrax Manifested will unlock a matching glider as well. However, this time, Orrax is not content simply staying on your back and manifests directly to better help you conquer the skies of this fascinating world.

Talk to Jorvik Jorundsson in Mantle's Arrival in Bava Nisos after completing the story of "Absolution" to begin the legendary collection.





The Astral Ward's magic stirs once again, and the Wizard's Vault unveils a new collection of treasures for the worthy. Whether you're defending Tyria's farthest reaches or honing your legend within the Mists, these rewards are steeped in both style and power.

Embrace the strength and nobility of the Ward Knight's cape, coat, helm, and leggings, armor forged for the bravest of Tyria's defenders that blends ceremonial elegance with battlefield grit. Or arm yourself with the Stone-Growth weapons petrified by the passage of countless years!

Ride in arcane style with the Enchanted Roller Beetle Skin, adding a magical gleam to your travels. Don't forget to give it a spin on the new racetrack in Southsun Cove!

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Starting June 3, you can earn exciting  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 and 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) June 8 to unlock all available rewards.

Here's what you can earn:

• One Hour: Tradesman's Package
  
• Two Hours: Bloodstone Ascender
  
• Four Hours: Mini Bloodstone Rock
  
• Six Hours: Bloodstone Glider

Immerse yourself in the rich soundscape of Guild Wars 2' s fifth expansion with the official soundtrack of Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds. Featuring 27 tracks composed by Maclaine Diemer, Bryan Atkinson, and others, this collection captures the spirit of a land both wild and storied.

The soundtrack brings to life the sweeping coastlines, ancient ruins, and deep-rooted mysteries of the Janthir isles. With each track, you'll hear the tension between nature and civilization, tradition and transformation.

Hear songs from this update adding new layers to the musical journey across the isles. Whether you're exploring tranquil lowlands or braving conflict alongside the lowland kodan, these themes help shape every step of your adventure.

You can  preorder the Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds vinyl soundtrack today.





While "Absolution" marks the conclusion of the Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds story arc, the adventure in Tyria is far from over. A full slate of events is on the horizon while we prepare to share more about what is next for Guild Wars 2.

The celebration kicks off on June 17 with the return of Dragon Bash, bringing festive chaos and brawling fun to the streets of Hoelbrak. Just a few days later, on June 23, challenge seekers can dive into the new Kinfall fractal's challenge mode.

In July, players can look forward to the announcement of our next expansion and bonus events! The Return to Secrets of the Obscure event runs from July 15 to July 29, offering a chance to relive key moments and earn valuable rewards. Then it's off to the Mists from July 22 to July 29 with the WvW Rush bonus event!

As summer rolls on, Festival of the Four Winds returns from August 5 to August 26, inviting players to relax, compete, and revisit one of Tyria's most beloved seasonal events. Don't forget to bookmark our handy event calendar to keep tabs on what's happening in the game!



[h3]June[/h3]

• June 3—Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds—"Absolution"
  
• June 17–July 8—Dragon Bash
  
• June 24—Skills and Balance Update, Kinfall Fractal Challenge Mode

[h3]July[/h3]

• July (TBA)—Expansion Announcement
  
• July 15–July 29—Return to Secrets of the Obscure Event
  
• July 22–July 29—WvW Rush Bonus Event

[h3]August[/h3]

• August 5–August 12—PvP Push Beta Event 3
  
• August 5–August 26—Festival of the Four Winds

Stay tuned for news about our next expansion for Guild Wars 2 this summer. We look forward to joining you on your adventure in Bava Nisos!

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We're introducing a new way to change the sky above your homestead! Your home sweet home will be even more magical with the northern lights caressing its horizons. Speak with Deft Lahar in Hearth's Glow to change the look of your sky after purchase! The Shimmering Aurora Homestead Sky is available for 800 gems.







Create the factory of your dreams with polished brass pipes and moving gear parts! The Brasswork Homestead Package is available for 800 gems, and it will unlock recipes to craft each item an unlimited number of times. This pack contains the following decorations:

• Brasswork Wall
  
• Brasswork Engine
  
• Brasswork Big Gear
  
• Brasswork Small Gear
  
• Brasswork Pipe Cap
  
• Brasswork Pipe Connector
  
• Brasswork Straight Pipe
  
• Brasswork Curved Pipe
  
• Brasswork T-Pipe

Today's update also raises the limit for decorations. Players will be able to increase their cap to 2,000. To fully unlock this perk, train the Grandmaster Handiworker Crafting tier and talk to Deft Lahar in your homestead to buy the additional decoration increase services.







Inside each chest, you're guaranteed to find a redeemable Black Lion Statuette, Fine Black Lion Dye Canister—Green, 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 Vinelord Edgebloom Weapon Collection and the Magical Weapon Collection.

Exclusive Item: Stellar Dragon Wings Backpack and Glider Combo

Become a celestial legend soaring from Tyrian skies to the depths of the Mists. These wings are made from a fusion of starlight and ancient dragon power! The Stellar Dragon Wings Backpack and Glider Combo is a new, exclusive drop from Black Lion Chests.







We are upgrading the Fox Fire Weapon Collection to include a new spear. Fight gracefully with the power of spirit foxes on your side! The new Fox Fire Spear Skin is available from Black Lion Weapons Specialists in exchange for 3 Black Lion Claim Tickets.



On Friday, June 6, we'll be rotating our stock of dye kits with fresh new pigments for the season! Unique armor skins will be 20% off until June 20. Some of our favorites are the Chaos Gloves Skin, Cat-Ear Hood Skin, Hooded Windbreaker Package, Fashionable Kilt Skin, and the Skyscale Horns Package.

Returning This Week

Our weekly discounts are for varied tastes and will expand your account in many fantastic ways! From today until June 10, Material Storage Expanders, Recharging Teleport to Friend, Black Lion Garden Plot Deeds, and Black Lion contract boards are available at a 20% discount.



Let your heart beat to the rhythm of your authentic self! This Pride month, we're giving away the colorful Vibrant Wings Backpack and Glider Combo! Claim it for free in the Gem Store until June 30. This feathery item has 4 dye channels; show us your flag colors in incredible style!






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

Salutations, Tyrians. My name is Gerard Ledda, and I am a game designer here at ArenaNet. We're always listening to your feedback, and we've been hard at work on some game updates that you've been asking for. Today, I'm here with the inside scoop on some quality-of-life updates that are coming in next week's Guild Wars 2®: Janthir Wilds™ release, "Absolution." These changes are designed to alleviate pain points, add convenience, and—most importantly—free up precious inventory space!





The Wizard's Portal Tome is a new item that will store many of the teleportation devices you've earned in game, condensing more than 30 items into a single inventory slot! This tome will work much like the Living World season portal tomes, giving you a list of available destinations to choose from.

When "Absolution" releases on June 3, you can visit Astral Ward Medic Miyrna either in Bloodcoast Ward in Lion's Arch or in the new map, Bava Nisos, to pick up a new side story achievement, Work Hard for Now. Completing that side story will reward you with the Wizard's Portal Tome, and the Teleportation Gizmos Collector collection will track the teleportation devices that you've earned. Then, just bring the Wizard's Portal Tome wherever you go, and you can free up all that inventory space!





Over the years, we've added many portable exchangers—commonly called "gobblers"—to the game that allow players to convert items and currency to more valuable materials. Over time, these gobblers have become so plentiful that they themselves clog up inventory space. The Wizard's Gobbler is our solution to this problem, allowing you access to multiple exchange items without having to fumble with them individually.

Like the Wizard's Portal Tome, a collection will track over 20 portable exchanger and gobbler items as you unlock them and offer their functionality in a single item. Visiting Lion's Arch will retroactively update your progress if you have the item in your inventory, have completed the respective achievement, or have met other conditions. This will determine which options you can access when using the Wizard's Gobbler. All Guild Wars 2 players can access the Wizard's Gobbler by heading to Hooligan's Route in Lion's Arch and purchasing it from the charr vendor Gharr Leadclaw.





We've heard that your bag and bank slots are overflowing with rift essence, and we've got a solution coming next week!

Fine, masterwork, and rare rift essence can be converted into a wallet currency beginning June 3. You'll be able to convert the essence yourself by consuming it or by visiting Rift Researcher Adam at Moon Camp Covert in Lowland Shore or the Rift Hunter Lounge in the Wizard's Tower. He will be able to mass convert your essence into a wallet currency for free. Recipes, vendor costs, and rewards of rift essence will all be updated to reflect this change.



We've also heard your feedback about the challenge of acquiring research notes. After the next update, all crafting disciplines will have access to a new crafting recipe called Peer Reviewed Research. This item does not have a crafting rating requirement, so even novices can make it. When crafted, it grants 150 research notes!





We'll be adjusting the purchase limits of provisioner tokens from faction provisioners in Central Tyria and Heart of Maguuma from one purchase a day per tab to seven purchases a week per tab. You'll be able to buy the same number of items, but in one trip instead of seven!



During your adventures, you might have accumulated a surplus of Hero's Choice Chests, and when you finally decide which item to select from them, you were faced with a difficult choice. You could open them one at a time through a time-consuming series of clicks, or you could use a bulk exchange vendor but lose out on some of the valuable loot inside.

With the release of "Absolution," you can trade Hero's Choice Chests and karma to the respective exchange vendors in Dragon's Stand, Eye of the North, Arborstone, the Wizard's Tower (requires Wayfinder Mastery), or Lowland Shore. You'll then receive the guaranteed item in addition to a new Commander's Choice Chest, which allows bulk selection of your choice of items. This functions like the Janthiri Renown Chests and Mistburned Renown Chests.





Finally, players will be able to double the decoration cap in their homestead from 1,000 to 2,000 after "Absolution" is live next week! Deft Lahar will sell decoration limit increase services to raise the cap by 500, and players can train the Grandmaster Handiworker Crafting tier for another 500.

Deft Lahar will also have new home instance nodes in his inventory, allowing players to purchase new gathering nodes for their homesteads or home instances.

"Absolution" is just around the corner, and we can't wait for you to experience these new quality-of-life updates. See you in Tyria!