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As a sign of how fast competitive game modes are growing, ArenaNet used gamescom to announce the World Tournament Series, the first ever global competition for Guild Wars 2 with cash prizes at stake. The studio is organizing the series in conjunction with KongZhong, the game’s publisher in China. The series will have invitational events in North America, Europe and China where players will compete for a $150,000 prize pool. All players who meet basic requirements such as being 18 years or older and having the ability to travel are eligible, meaning the future stars of Guild Wars 2 competitions lurk anywhere in the millions of fans who play the game on a regular basis.
ArenaNet’s World Tournament Series represents the first worldwide event-based competition for the game. The first championship is set for late fall of 2014 in Beijing. Competitors will be chosen from top qualifying players in the upcoming Tournament of Glory launching on August 20. More information on the World Tournament Series structure and the Beijing event will be released in the coming weeks.
ArenaNet’s World Tournament Series represents the first worldwide event-based competition for the game. The first championship is set for late fall of 2014 in Beijing. Competitors will be chosen from top qualifying players in the upcoming Tournament of Glory launching on August 20. More information on the World Tournament Series structure and the Beijing event will be released in the coming weeks.
In addition, the studio announced that fans of the game's PvP and WvW will get a huge update in the September 2014 Feature Pack. This free pack, available September 9, will include new competitive features. However, details on this pack are scarce for the moment but the team promises to reveal more features in the "coming weeks."
This is all in addition to the recent release of the Living World Season 2 Mid-Season Finale going live yesterday. "The Dragon's Reach: Part 2" went live for all owners of the game yesterday.
This episode opens up more land for you to explore. Venture further into Dry Top and test your mettle against the new foes you find there. After this release, Living World Season 2 will resume this Fall.
Ministry Treachery
Some time ago, the villain Scarlet launched a devastating assault on Divinity’s Reach. Now, an anonymous source has accused Queen Jennah of being complicit in the attack. Unless her name is cleared, the Queen cannot leave her city to attend the upcoming summit. Work together with Kasmeer and Countess Anise to track these rumors to their source and lay this piece of political intrigue to rest.
Waypoint News
The asura prodigy Taimi has made impressive progress on her waypoint recalibration device, but her troubles are far from over. Councilor Phlunt is trying to interfere with Taimi’s research – and using his attendance at the summit as a bargaining chip. She may be brilliant for her age, but will Taimi be able to both finish her project and convince the asura councilor to attend the summit?
Story Journal
Log in and play today to unlock free, permanent access to the story of The Dragon’s Reach: Part 2. Once you’ve completed the episode, you’ll be able to replay it through the new Story Journal feature and challenge yourself to complete special achievements.
Living Treasures
The Mysterious Seed backpiece from episode three is still obtainable – and what’s more, you can gather new items and coax it to grow into an ascended or infused version. Continue to gather geodes, Zephyrite Lockpicks, and rare crafting materials as you work your way through the story.
Those of you who love PvP will be excited to learn that we’re adding in our first Living World Reward Track. Use the Arid Region Reward Track to unlock Season 2 rewards as you PvP.
Ministry Treachery
Some time ago, the villain Scarlet launched a devastating assault on Divinity’s Reach. Now, an anonymous source has accused Queen Jennah of being complicit in the attack. Unless her name is cleared, the Queen cannot leave her city to attend the upcoming summit. Work together with Kasmeer and Countess Anise to track these rumors to their source and lay this piece of political intrigue to rest.
Waypoint News
The asura prodigy Taimi has made impressive progress on her waypoint recalibration device, but her troubles are far from over. Councilor Phlunt is trying to interfere with Taimi’s research – and using his attendance at the summit as a bargaining chip. She may be brilliant for her age, but will Taimi be able to both finish her project and convince the asura councilor to attend the summit?
Story Journal
Log in and play today to unlock free, permanent access to the story of The Dragon’s Reach: Part 2. Once you’ve completed the episode, you’ll be able to replay it through the new Story Journal feature and challenge yourself to complete special achievements.
Living Treasures
The Mysterious Seed backpiece from episode three is still obtainable – and what’s more, you can gather new items and coax it to grow into an ascended or infused version. Continue to gather geodes, Zephyrite Lockpicks, and rare crafting materials as you work your way through the story.
Those of you who love PvP will be excited to learn that we’re adding in our first Living World Reward Track. Use the Arid Region Reward Track to unlock Season 2 rewards as you PvP.
