The base game of Guild Wars 2 is completely free to play, but eventually, you will have the option to pay for additional content. If you are new to the game, you may be asking yourself what the differences between the paid and free versions are, but thankfully, we have all the answers that you are looking for.
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First, it's important to know that to download and play Guild Wars 2, you do not have to spend any money. All you need to do is head to the Guild Wars 2 official website and download the game. Now, let's take a look at what the free version of the game includes.
The free version of Guild Wars 2 contains the entire base game. This is the main story excluding any Living World seasons and expansions. With a free account, you have access to every class, as well as two character slots.
If you are playing the free version, you will not have access to the following features.
Those playing the free version will also have level restrictions for certain areas. For example, you will need to remain in the starting area until level ten, and you will only gain access to Lion's Arch once you become level 35.
World vs. World is a game mode where you join a squad, attempting to conquer a map while facing other servers. This game mode is locked until at least one of your characters becomes level 60.
As the name suggests, you will need to pay for this version of Guild Wars 2. Currently, you are unable to purchase just the core game, however, there are often deals with other sites (such as Amazon), which allow you to upgrade to the paid version.
To get the paid version of the game, you will need to purchase at least one expansion. There are three in total, with Path of
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