Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure Expansion Coming in August
Guild Wars 2’s next expansion, Secrets of the Obscure , will begin a new arc when it launches on August 22nd. ArenaNet announced the expansion today with a new teaser, details about the release, and a combat beta weekend on the way when you can preview a new system.
Back in February, ArenaNet announced that they would be pivoting to a different release schedule for Guild Wars 2 , prioritizing smaller, but more frequent expansions and additional updates to support them. Now, we have the first release.
“A new force rises to threaten Tyria. As you fight back against Kryptis invaders from the Mists, you’ll uncover the answers to mysteries that have haunted Tyria from the time of the original Guild Wars® . Ancient rivalries come into play—the world is at risk. While we’ve relied on the aid of our allies in many adventures to date, it’s time for you to find your footing in a darker, more mysterious side of the world.
Now that the cycle is “over,” Tyria is blood in water. The Mists are watching.”
Secrets of the Obscure will feature new maps “high in the skies above Tyria, testing your mettle against invaders from the Mists, and mastering new combat options”. These are new zones and the Wizard’s Tower outpost.
Oh–and you’ll have an opportunity toget a skyscale mount. The expansion adds a skyscale Mastery line, so get ready to take to the skies. There will also be several new combat changes and reworks.
There will be a combat beta weekend that will give a taste of Secrets of the Obscure. Lasting from June 29th through July 2nd, you will be able to preview Weaponmaster training, one of the brand new combat changes that will be coming in the expansion. Other combat changes on the way with the expansion include a rework of
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