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717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
51 months, August 2022 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
14 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
30 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 343 hourly samples from 16 Sep, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 374 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
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Join Us to Make Big Change for All KidsTeam ArenaNet is preparing for our annual Extra Life event and you're invited to join us! Extra Life is a fundraising program in support of Children's Miracle Network: a network of 170 nonprofit…
lcardyGreetings Gamers!Back in June, we announced that the Guild Wars 2® team was developing the first new borderlands map for World vs. World in over a decade and we're building it alongside the players who live and breathe it. Our first beta…
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lcardyGuild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ wraps up its dramatic story arc today with the release of "Code of Creation." Today's update is brimming with new content and rewards to pursue, so strap in as we give you the full rundown. To kick things…
lcardyGreetings, Tyrians!The final chapter of Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity ™ drops September 15. Next week, "Code of Creation" will send players into the depths of Castora as they seek to stop Vloxx from achieving his goals throughout six…
lcardyThe 14th anniversary of Guild Wars 2® is here, and one of the ways we're celebrating is by offering savings on past expansions and digital deluxe upgrades, available until September 1 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7)!Expansion 5—Guild…
lcardyThe Festival of the Four Winds, one of Tyria's beloved summer traditions, is upon us again. Hot-air balloons in each nation's capital stand ready to whisk visitors away to the Labyrinthine Cliffs to visit the Zephyrites and the Crown…
lcardyHello, Tyrians!Throughout this year, the Competitive team has been running beta tests to improve how scoring works in World vs. World (WvW). The focus of the betas has been to shift score generation toward tangible player actions like…
lcardyJoin us next week for a celebration of our Guild Wars 2® homesteads! Ever since Homesteads were released with Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds™, we've been in awe of the community's creative constructions. To celebrate that creativity and…
lcardyWith Guild Wars 2® rapidly approaching its 14th anniversary, it’s abundantly clear that there are numerous ways to enjoy the game. For some, the draw is immersing themselves into the lore of Tyria and getting engrossed in the stories of its…
lcardyIt's time for summer savings in the Guild Wars 2® Steam store! The summer sale features a 30% discount on select expansions and bundles:Expansion 4—Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure™ Standard EditionExpansion 3—Guild Wars 2: End of…
lcardyYesterday was a huge day for ArenaNet® and our community! We revealed that we are developing Guild Wars 3™ at Summer Game Fest with an announcement trailer. We also published an informative blog covering some exciting new sales both in the…
lcardyArenaNet is developing Guild Wars 3™! It's an unbelievable feeling to be able to write those words, but it's true, and we're finally able to talk about it! In Guild Wars 3, you'll explore Orr like you've never been able to before. You'll…
lcardyToday, we've opened the doors to our brand-new Official Guild Wars® Community Discord server, and you're invited! Whether you've been with us since Guild Wars® Prophecies™ launched back in 2005 or you started playing Guild Wars 2® today…
Anet RichieThe adventure of Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ continues today! Delve deeper into the island of Castora and experience both its beauty and its increasing perils. In the second of three major updates to our latest expansion, "The Only…
Anet RichieOne more week! Our second major release for Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ launches on May 12, and with it comes new story chapters, a new map and meta-event, two legendary accessories, Mastery updates, a refresh to the Wizard's Vault…
Anet RichieGreetings, Tyrians! Our next content release for Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ arrives on May 12 with "The Only Way," which continues our story on the mysterious island of Castora. Watch the story recap video below to revisit what the…
Anet RichieIt's time for the most pixelated party in Guild Wars 2®, the Super Adventure Festival! Moto has once again opened the doors to his virtual world, inviting players to jump, battle, and collect a treasure trove of new and returning rewards.…
Anet RichieNow through March 26 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific (UTC-7), save when you buy or gift expansions! The Spring Sale features price reductions on past Guild Wars 2® expansions, plus the Complete Collection that bundles them together: · Expansion…
Anet Richie{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38608049/f3bc11e02ccfce7dda6cfac60b511571290aaa68.jpg Tyrians, rejoice! Our yearly Black Lion Trading Company's March sales have begun! Many discounts are awaiting you, so buckle up and take a gander at our selection.…
Anet RichieGreetings, gamers! The Competitive team is excited to talk about an upcoming event we'll be running during the month of March! As we've talked about in the past, one of our priorities is to align player goals when it comes to winning and…
Anet RichieNow through February 16 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific (UTC-8), save when you buy or gift expansions! The Steam PvP Fest Sale features price reductions on past Guild Wars 2® expansions, plus the Complete Collection that bundles them together: ·…
Anet RichieThe new Raids and Wardrobe quarterly update is live today, and the Lunar New Year festival has begun! Read on for highlights of the Raids and Wardrobe update, and catch the full release notes on our forums. This release is an example of the…
Anet RichieThe first major update for Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ arrives on February 3 and will allow players to create and save Fashion Templates to easily swap between. A New Home for Your Wardrobe A new Fashion tab within the Hero panel…
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Anet RichieThe first major update for Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ is on its way and coming with it are a new raid encounter as well as major updates for raids and the raid encounters formerly known as Strike Missions. Our goal with all of…
Anet RichieInquest Mount Package The Tyrian Alliance's efforts to free Castoran wildlife from Inquest facilities continues. These two augmented creatures are looking for a loving home to recover and flourish! The Inquest Mount Package contains the…
Anet RichiePlush Pals 2 Homestead Package Absolute squishy adorableness is coming back with a cuddly vengeance! The sequel to our original Plush Pals Homestead Package includes new friends with all the cuteness you need for the year. The Plush Pals 2…
Anet RichieHello, Tyria, I'm Chloë Mills, Story Design Lead for Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™. I'd like to give you a look under the hood at what went into making the Unending Ocean story instance in Chapter 1: Unscheduled Departures, including…
Anet Richie{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38608049/001e56a5481e92603ccb6a29bd4230ebb37c3962.jpg With the holiday season upon us, the studio is preparing to take a short break to recharge, spend time with our loved ones, and of course, complete our annual…
ArenaNetJoie//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/64df0enUS-gw2-tga-sale-2025-1920x1080-590x332.jpg Now through January 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific (UTC-8), save when you buy or gift expansions! Our Year-End Sale features price…
ArenaNetJoie"Wintersday, O Wintersday Time to give some gifts away! Let's all have a snowball fight— We'll laugh and play 'til late at night Jump 'cross candy, race down streets, Find some kids to give a treat, Ring the bells and fix the toys— Revel in…
ArenaNetJoieGingerbread Homestead Package Get ready to celebrate the coziest holiday in the Tyrian calendar by building your very own gingerbread house. Your guests can enjoy the sweet aroma of Wintersday's baked goods and maybe indulge in taking a…
ArenaNetJoieGuild Wars® Reforged is now available to buy and play! We're excited to be making new improvements to the adventure that started it all for us. This update makes entering the original Guild Wars story better than ever and extends new…
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ArenaNetJoieToday, we're covering multiple weeks of new items, discounts, and the return of the Gnashbash "Birthday" Celebration. Let's dive in! Casual T-Shirt Package Head to Pub Canach in perfect, laid-back fashion, and make sure to bring a friend…
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ArenaNetJoieFeathered Inquest Armor Pack Infiltrate the Inquest ranks on Castora with a four-piece armor set made from their very own technology. The Feathered Inquest Armor Pack contains the Feathered Inquest Helm Skin, Feathered Inquest Mantle Skin…
ArenaNetJoieHey there, heroes of Tyria! Kent Benson here, from the Guild Wars 2® Narrative Team, with a behind-the-scenes look at the troubadour tales. Troubadours are one of the nine new elite specializations introduced in Guild Wars 2: Visions of…
ArenaNetJoie//d3b4yo2b5lbfy.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/26212anet-extralife-2025-1920x1080-590x332.jpg 2025 Extra Life Donation Bundle We are returning to the Extra Life campaign this year with a new bundle for a great cause! Get ready…
ArenaNetJoieNote: Originally published at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) on October 28, 2025. Get ready to embark on the latest Tyrian escapade—Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ launches at approximately 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7)! Explore a new…
ArenaNetJoieOur new expansion, Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™, is landing tomorrow! Today, we're showing a preview of what's to come; join us and get inspired for your upcoming journey. Visions of Eternity Launch Supply Drop Requisition Embark on…
ArenaNetJoieWhen Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ launches next week on October 28, we're shipping new shadow technology that will allow us to make some graphical enhancements to the game! Shadows do a lot to make a game world feel believable beyond…
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ArenaNetJoieHello! My name is Robert Neckorcuk, Platform Team Lead at ArenaNet, and today I get to be the mouthpiece for a large, multidisciplinary effort that managed the Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ elite specialization beta event through its…
ArenaNetJoieGreetings, adventurers! Back in August, we ran a beta event to test and collect feedback regarding our nine new elite specializations that will make their debut when Guild Wars 2®: Visions of Eternity™ launches on October 28! Today, we're…
ArenaNetJoieFuzzy Bee Skimmer Skin Giant Janthiri bees are known for their rare honey and adorable softness. This mount is locally raised by the lowland kodan and is docile and friendly! You can safely ride it without fear of being stung; they love…
ArenaNetJoieWe're preparing for our ninth annual Extra Life event, and we invite you to join us! Extra Life is a yearly gaming marathon in support of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a network of nonprofit children's hospitals dedicated to helping…
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ArenaNetJoieGraveyard Homestead Pack A supernatural mist comes this way; October is the awakening of the most ghostly season. Build a foggy cemetery to honor the fallen—or just decorate your homestead for Halloween! The Graveyard Homestead Pack…
ArenaNetJoieEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Guild Wars 2® Starter Pack | Windows | 09 Dec 2025 |
| Guild Wars 2® Visions of Eternity™ Expansion | Windows | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Guild Wars 2® Janthir Wilds™ Expansion | Windows | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Guild Wars 2® Secrets of the Obscure™ Expansion | Windows | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Guild Wars 2® Heart of Thorns® and Path of Fire™ Expansions | Windows | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Guild Wars 2® End of Dragons® Expansion | Windows | 23 Aug 2022 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | Gw2-64.exe | -provider Steam | windows 64 |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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