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{{Infobox
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|cover         = Guild_Wars_2.png
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{{Infobox game
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|developer     = [[Wikipedia:ArenaNet|ArenaNet]]
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|cover       = Guild Wars 2 cover.jpg
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|publisher      = [[Wikipedia:NCsoft|NCsoft]]
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|developers  =
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|engine        = Guild Wars engine <br /> Havok <br /> Umbra Occlusion
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|ArenaNet}}
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|release dates  = 28 August 2012
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming Inc.|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/announcing-guild-wars-2-for-mac-beta/|title=Announcing Guild Wars 2 for Mac - GuildWars2.com|date=2017-12-31}}</ref>}}
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}}
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|publishers  =  
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{{Series|Guild Wars}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|NCSOFT}}
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= Windows =
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|engines      =  
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== Availability ==
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|release dates=  
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{{Availability Table|
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 28, 2012}}
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{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 28, 2012|wrapper=Cider}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [https://buy.guildwars2.com/en/ Developer Website] | }}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MAZ0PU/ Amazon] | {{ID|Amazon}} }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | expansion pack, free-to-play | ref= }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/mmos/guild-wars-2-digital-edition-na/ Green Man Gaming] | |Check the "Hot Deals" link for sale items and voucher codes that work on almost all titles. }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | boost, cosmetic, currency, free-to-grind, Infinite spend, loot box, unlock | ref= }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamefly.com/Download-Guild-Wars-2-Standard-Edition/5003824/ GameFly] | {{ID|GameFly}} }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | MMORPG }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Guild Wars }}
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|steam appid  = 1284210
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|steam appid side= 1996840,2008610,2013750,2450010,2486290
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|gogcom id    =
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|lutris      = guild-wars-2
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|strategywiki = Guild Wars 2
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|mobygames    = 59026
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|wikipedia    = Guild Wars 2
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|winehq      = 14130
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|license      = free-to-play
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Video settings ==
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{{Introduction
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[[Image:Guild_Wars_2_video_settings.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Video settings menu.]]
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|introduction     =  
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{{Video Settings
 
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|widescreen_resolution      =true
 
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|widescreen_resolution_notes=
 
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|multimonitor              =true
 
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|multimonitor_notes        =
 
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|wsgf_link                  =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/guild-wars-2/en
 
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|widescreen_wsgf_award     =gold
 
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =silver
 
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|fov                        =true
 
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|fov_notes                  ='''''(Old, at launch)''''' Locked, generally between 60-70. See [http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/ymulp/first_game_to_make_me_yak_fov_cry/c5x0r9l here].
 
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<del>'''''(New)''''' As of October 27th, ArenaNet have launched a beta FOV testing initiative.</del>
 
  
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'''''As of November 15th, the default FoV has been changed to the test value.'''''
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|release history  =  
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|windowed                  =true
 
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|windowed_notes            =
 
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|fullscreen                =true
 
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|fullscreen_notes          =In the resolution menu.
 
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|anisotropic                =true
 
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|anisotropic_notes          =Best Quality Filtering (16x) available. Locked - Can be fixed by forcing it through [[NVIDIA Control Panel|Nvidia Control Panel]].
 
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|antialiasing              =true
 
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|antialiasing_notes        =[[FXAA]] and [[SSAA]] available.
 
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|vsync                      =true
 
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|vsync_notes                =Has V-Sync and Frame Limiter options.
 
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}}
 
  
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==System requirements==
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|current state    =
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These are the finalized system requirements at launch, but as with any MMO these may change over time<ref>https://buy.guildwars2.com/en/</ref>.
 
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{{System Requirements
 
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
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|minOS = Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or better
 
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|minproc =  Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, Core i3, AMD Athlon 64 X2 or better
 
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|minmem = 2 GB
 
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|minHD = 25 GB available HDD space
 
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|minGPU = NVIDIA  GeForce 7800, ATI Radeon X1800, Intel HD 3000 or better (256 MB of video RAM and shader model 3.0 or better)
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Performance ==
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Main_Page Guild Wars 2 Wiki] - official wiki for Guild Wars 2 - accessible in-game using the <code>/wiki</code> command.
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{{mm}} [https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/ Guild Wars 2 Forums] - the official Guild Wars 2 forums, hosted by ArenaNet (multiple languages available).
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{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/ r/GuildWars2 Subreddit]
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{{mm}} [https://www.mmo-champion.com/forums/335-Guild-Wars-2 Guild Wars 2 setion on MMOChampions] (formerly Guild Wars 2 Guru) - a large community and active forum.
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{{mm}} [https://help.guildwars2.com/hc/en-us Guild Wars 2 Support]
  
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Guild Wars 2 is a graphically and computationally intense game. Despite the relatively low "Recommended" system requirements, the game would not run well on these system and requires better hardware than what has been stated. ArenaNet are constantly trying to improve the performance of the game. However, people should not be surprised that their 2-3 year old budget hardware is struggling to run the game.
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==Availability==
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | account, Online | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| official | https://account.arena.net/register | account, Online | The core game is free to play but free accounts have some limitations. | Download | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| official | https://buy.guildwars2.com | account, Online | Heart of Thorns + Path of Fire, End of Dragons, Secrets of the Obscure | Download | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B001TOQ8X4 | account, Online | Guild Wars 2 core game with full account (this version is included in the expansions). | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B000WJQXQE| account, Online | Heart of Thorns. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1284210 | Steam, account, Online | Running the launcher outside Steam defaults to logging into a non-Steam account. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1373-2 | account, Online | Heart of Thorns. {{store link|Gamesplanet|1373-4|Path of Fire}} also available. | Download | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | guild-wars-2-heart-of-thorns | account, Online | Heart of Thorns. {{store link|Humble|guild-wars-2-heart-of-thorns-deluxe|Heart of Thorns Deluxe Edition}} also available. | Download | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
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}}
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{{ii}} All versions require an [https://account.arena.net/login ArenaNet Account] and {{DRM|offline=no}}.
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{{ii}} For other stores [https://www.guildwars2.com/en/retailers/ Guild Wars 2 Retailers].
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{{ii}} Mac versions were discontinued on February 18, 2021.<ref name="discontinued">{{Refurl|url=https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/121605/an-update-on-mac-support-for-guild-wars-2|title=Guild Wars 2 Forums - An Update on Mac Support for Guild Wars 2|date=2021-01-09}}</ref>
  
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'''Drivers'''
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported        =
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|expansion pack      = Game is primarily supported through expansion packs and microtransactions.
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|freeware            =
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|free-to-play        = Originally requiring a game purchase, the game went free-to-play on August 29, 2015.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/play-for-free-today/|title=Play For Free Today|date=2021-04-17}}</ref> The free-to-play version allows for full access to the core game with some restrictions to prevent disruptive actions.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.guildwars2.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015898508-Guild-Wars-2-Free-Account-Features-|title=Guild Wars 2 Free Account (Features)|date=2021-04-17}}</ref>
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|sponsored          =
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|subscription        =
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}}
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{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Heart of Thorns | Purchase includes unrestricted access to the core game and the Heart of Thorns expansion pack.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.guildwars2.com/hc/en-us/articles/231262588-Guild-Wars-2-Heart-of-Thorns-FAQ|title=Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns FAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref> | Windows}}
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{{DLC/row| Path of Fire | Purchase includes unrestricted access to the core game and the Heart of Thorns and Path of Fire expansion packs.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.guildwars2.com/hc/en-us/articles/115010688287-Guild-Wars-2-Path-of-Fire-FAQ|title=Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire FAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref> | Windows}}
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{{DLC/row| End of Dragons | Purchase includes unrestricted access to the core game and the End of Dragons expansion pack.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.guildwars2.com/hc/en-us/articles/4415794872211-Guild-Wars-2-End-of-Dragons-FAQ|title=Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons FAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref> | Windows}}
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{{DLC/row| Secrets of the Obscure | Purchase includes unrestricted access to the core game and the Secrets of the Obscure expansion pack.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.guildwars2.com/hc/en-us/articles/17872648883987-Guild-Wars-2-Secrets-of-the-Obscure-FAQ|title=Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure - Guild Wars 2 Support|date=2023-08-28}}</ref> | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Living World | Series of missions, maps and equipment which can only be purchased with in-game currency from within the in-game journal. Further information on the [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Living_World official wiki page].<!-- Shows up in DLC list on Steam, but leads to nowhere --> | Windows}}
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}}
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{{ii}} Each purchase or expansion gives different levels of access to the game, including content, character slots, professions, etc, see the [https://help.guildwars2.com/hc/en-us/articles/230165307-Guild-Wars-2-Account-Types-Free-Core-HoT-PoF comparison table] to compare '''Free''', '''Core''', '''Heart of Thorns''', '''Path of Fire''' and '''End of Dragons''' account levels.
  
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Recent driver releases from AMD and Nvidia have improved the performance of Guild Wars 2, significantly so for Nvidia. According to various reports, the next version of the AMD Catalyst Driver (12.9) will feature a significant performance boost for Guild Wars 2.
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===Microtransactions===
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{{Microtransactions
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|boost              = '''Experience Boosters''' and '''Item Boosters''' give a 50% bonus for a limited time, a limited amount can be earned as in-game reward. '''Black Lion Instant Level 80 Ticket''' takes the character to max level.
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|cosmetic            = '''Outfits''', '''Skins''' for armors, weapons, gliders and mounts, miniature-pets, toys.
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|currency            = '''Gem''' currency is a real money purchase, and is used to unlock [[microtransactions]] or converted to gold (in-game currency). Information and exchange rates are posted on the [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Gem official wiki page].
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|finite spend        =
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|infinite spend      = '''Gem''' can be purchased with real money over and over again without a practical limit.
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|free-to-grind      = Gold (in-game currency) can be grinded and exchanged for '''Gem'''. Level boosters can be earned in-game.
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|loot box            = '''Mount Adoption License''' drops a random mount skin, but you cannot drop duplicates and the single skin can be bought directly. '''Black Lion Chest Key''' used to open '''Black Lion Chest''' that contains random skins and other items.
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|none                =
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|player trading      =
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|time-limited        =
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|unlock              = Various account upgrades, for example '''Bank Tab Expansion''', '''Character Slot Expansion'''.
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}}
  
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* Nvidia 306.02 BETA Driver [http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/47630 32bit] [http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/47631 64bit] - significant performance boosts from WHQL driver 301.42.
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==Game data==
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* AMD Catalyst 12.8 Driver [http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/radeonaiw_vista32.aspx 32bit] [http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/radeonaiw_vista64.aspx 64bit] - reported graphical fixing and slight performance boosts from previous drivers.
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Guild Wars 2\GFXSettings.Gw2.exe.xml}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
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}}
  
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'''CPU Speed'''
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord                  =
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|discord notes            =
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|epic games launcher      =
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                =
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    =
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =
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|xbox cloud notes          =
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}}
  
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With the complicated technologies at work in Guild Wars 2, it has become a very CPU intense game. The game has a sweet spot for performance at 4 cores, but will utilize more and requires quite a bit of power to run smoothly. As shown in [http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/guild-wars-2-performance-benchmark,3268-7.html this] article, current generation AMD CPU's struggle to play the game, even when given the best available hardware. Older generation (Phenom and below), perform significantly better in this regard. The only solution, short of buying a different CPU, is to significantly overclock. A Reddit thread discussing the issue can be found [http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/za4ca/amd_cpu_performance_will_it_be_improved/ here].  
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==Video==
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/guild-wars-2/en
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|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution notes=
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|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor notes        = AMD owners have to use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen].
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Vert-}} in char select, crops models.
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|4k ultra hd                = true
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|4k ultra hd notes          =
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|fov                        = true
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|fov notes                  =
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed notes            =
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|borderless windowed        = true
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|borderless windowed notes  = In the resolution menu.
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|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic notes          = 'Best Texture Filtering' toggles 16x AF; other settings can be forced in the graphics card control panel.
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|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] and [[SSAA]] available. [[TrSSAA]], and [[MSAA]] can be utilized through the anti-aliasing compatibility bits <code>0x00401044 (L.A. Noire)</code> with <code>Antialiasing fix</code> set to <code>OFF</code> under Nvidia Inspector for Nvidia graphics card.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                = Has Vsync and Frame Limiter options.
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|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =
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|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr notes                  =
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|ray tracing                = false
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|ray tracing notes          =
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|color blind                = false
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|color blind notes          =
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}}
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<gallery>
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Guild Wars 2 (2022) general settings 1.png|General settings (1/3)
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Guild Wars 2 (2022) general settings 2.png|General settings (2/3)
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Guild Wars 2 (2022) general settings 3.png|General settings (3/3)
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</gallery>
  
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Another way of improving CPU performance - especially with first generation Intel i3, i5 and i7 processors - could be turning off core parking, a feature in Windows that automatically turns off CPU cores when they are not used to save power. [http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/53463-disabling-core-parking-for-gw2/#entry1806086 Here] is a forum post describing the process.
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==Input==
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{{Image|Guild Wars 2 keybind settings.jpg|Keybindings settings menu}}
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          = As of November 29, 2022, custom mappings can be exported to a file and loaded on a different installation.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/124807-2022-11-29%E2%80%94november-29th-release-notes/|title=2022-11-29—November 29th Release Notes - Game Update Notes - Guild Wars 2 Forums|date=2022-11-30}}</ref>
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|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes =
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Multiple camera sensitivity settings available.
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|mouse menu                = true
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = false
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|controller support notes  =
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|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =
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}}
  
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== Issues fixed ==
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==Audio==
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{{Image|Guild Wars 2 (2022) sound settings.png|Audio settings menu}}
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{{Audio
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|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume notes    = Master, music, environment, effects, dialog, UI, player instrument.
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|surround sound          = true
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|surround sound notes    = Supports 5.1 output
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|subtitles                = true
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|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = true
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|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost notes = Configured via sound settings.
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|eax support              =
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|eax support notes        =
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|royalty free audio      = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes =
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}}
  
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'''In game fills with white from all sides'''
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{{L10n|content=
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = English
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
  
−
Can occur with AMD graphics cards when trying to override application AA/AF settings. Go to Catalyst Control Center > 3D Application Settings and set [[AA]] and [[AF]] to use application defaults.
+
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = false
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  =
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        =
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = false
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = true
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = false
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          = false
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}
  
−
'''Can't find Gw2.exe'''
+
{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  = 80, 443, 6112, 6600
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp = unknown
 +
}}
  
−
This error usually occurs when the shortcut loses the location of the main executable file. Locate your original Gw2.exe (e.g.: C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars 2\Gw2.exe) and create a new shortcut.
+
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  = Guild Wars 2
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = bronze
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        = gold
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/11/guild-wars-2-heart-of-thorns_17.html Helix Mod: Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns].
 +
|tridef 3d                  = true
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
  
−
'''Cannot connect to the Internet'''
+
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Error codes===
 +
{{ii}} Error codes starting with 7, 42, or 58 pertain to an inability to log in.
 +
{{ii}} Troubleshooting steps for these errors and others can be found on [https://help.guildwars2.com/hc/en-us/articles/201863018-Common-Error-Codes this support page].
  
−
Allow an exception for Gw2.exe in your system firewall.
+
===Crashing on startup===
 +
{{ii}} RivaTuner Statistic Server causes crashes with d3d9.dll on launching the game. The error message does not mention anything other than the game crashed, but if you check event viewer it will notify the user of the error.
  
−
== Error Codes ==
+
{{Fixbox|description=Add a profile for <code>Gw2.exe</code> and configure RivaTuner to Stealth Mode for it|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}}
−
There are several common error codes that may occur when attempting to play the game. Error codes starting with 7, 42, or 58 pertain to an inability to log in. Troubleshooting steps for these errors and others can be found on [http://en.support.guildwars2.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8994 this support page.]
 
  
−
== Command Line ==
+
===Reducing texture shimmering on Nvidia graphics cards===
−
These arguments can be added after the last quotation mark in the target in the properties of your Guild Wars 2 shortcut.
+
{{ii}} Use the anti-aliasing flag <code>0x084012C0</code> with <code>Antialiasing fix</code> set to <code>On</code>.
  
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Using anti-aliasing flag <code>0x084012C0</code>|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 +
# Under <code>Profiles</code> select <code>Guild Wars 2</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> insert the flag <code>0x084012C0</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Antialiasing fix</code> select <code>On</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Antialiasing - Behavior Flags</code> select <code>None</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> select <code>Override any application setting</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> select <code>2x Multisampling</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling</code> select <code>2x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code>.
 +
# Click <code>Apply changes</code>.
  
−
* '''-autologin'''
+
'''Notes'''
−
:''If client is set to remember Account Name and Password the game will login on launch.''
+
{{ii}} Higher anti-aliasing can be used, but both anti-aliasing setting and anti-aliasing transparency supersampling must match the number of samples that are being used.
 +
}}
  
−
* '''-bmp'''
+
===White in-game artifacts===
−
:''Forces the game to create screenshots as .BMP files. Use for creating high-quality screenshots at the expense of much larger files.''
+
{{ii}} Can occur with AMD graphics cards when trying to override application AA/AF settings.
  
−
* '''-diag'''
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change Catalyst Control Center settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
:''Creates, at startup, a detailed diagnostic logfile which contains data about connection tests and hardware information, located in your game directory or "Documents\Guild Wars 2" (NetworkDiag.log). Useful for determining what is wrong when Guild Wars 2 is not functioning properly.''
+
# Open Catalyst Control Center and enter 3D Application Settings.
−
::'''Important:''' The program terminates after the logfile is created; since Guild Wars 2 will not be able run with this parameter on, make sure to remove it once Guild Wars 2 has finished creating the logfile.''
+
# Set anti-aliasing and anisotopic filtering to use appliation settings.
 +
}}
  
−
* '''-email ''<string>'''''
+
==Other information==
−
:''Sets the e-mail address, as specified in ''<string>'', on the log-in screen. Combine with [[#-password_.3Cstring.3E|-password]] to create an auto-log-in shortcut for a specific account.''
+
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 11
 +
|direct3d notes        = DirectX 9 support was completely deprecated as of an update from February 6, 2023, which gradually rolled out to all players by April 18, 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1284210/view/3648510249381821057|Guild Wars 2 - Guild Wars 2 Minimum System Requirements Update - Steam News|date=2023-01-06}}</ref>
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = Support being discontinued from February 18, 2021.<ref name="discontinued" />
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
  
−
* '''-fps ''<number>'''''
+
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
−
:''Sets maximum frames per second parameter, as specified in ''<number>''.
+
{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content=
 +
{{Standard table/row| -autologin | If client is set to remember account information, the game will login on launch.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -bmp | Overrides the game's default format for screenshots to use lossless .bmp files instead of .jpg files.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -diag | Creates a detailed logfile at game start at <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Guild Wars 2\NetworkDiag.log</code>.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -fps <number> | Renders the game at <code><number></code> frames per second.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -image | Forces the game to download all known updates.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -mapLoadInfo | Displays loading percentages and the amount of time that has passed while loading.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -mce | Start the client with Windows Media Center compatibility, switching the game to full screen and restarting Media Center (if available) after the client is closed. ''Likely deprecated after Microsoft's retirement of the Media Center application.''}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -noui | Disables the user interface, producing the same effect as when one pushes {{key|Ctrl+Shift+H}} in-game to toggle it.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -nosound | Disables the audio system completely.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -perf | Displays performance indicators such as; Triangles, memory usage, frames per second and transfer rate in bytes per second are displayed in multi-colored text in the middle of the right side of the Guild Wars 2 window.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -repair | Starts the client and checks game files for errors and repairs them if needed.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -useOldFov | Changes the FoV back to how it was originally.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -windowed | Forces Guild Wars 2 to run in windowed mode.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row| -clientport <port> | Forces the game to run through a specific port, useful when your ISP is throttling certain ports and causing lag. Port 80 is recommended when using this switch.}}
 +
}}
  
−
* '''-image'''
+
===Enabling HBAO+ for Nvidia graphics cards===
−
:''Forces the game to download all known updates.''
+
{{ii}} Use the Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000002E</code> with <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>.
−
:* The program terminates after the update is completed; Guild Wars 2 will not be able run with this parameter on.
 
−
:** ''Recommended:'' Create an extra Guild Wars 2 shortcut (e.g. ''"Guild Wars 2 Updater"'') specifically to use this command line switch.
 
−
:* ''-image'' updates gw2.dat; after updating, that file can be be transferred over to other machines.
 
−
:** There can be up to 25 gigabytes of data to download. Once ''-image'' completes, the exact file size of ''gw2.dat'' will vary across installations.
 
  
−
* '''-mce'''
+
{{Fixbox|description=Using Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x0000002E</code>|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
:''Start the client with Windows Media Center compatibility, switching the game to full screen and restarting Media Center (if available) after the client is closed.''
+
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 +
# Under <code>Profiles</code> select <code>Guild Wars 2</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> insert the flag <code>0x0000002E</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion usage</code> select <code>Enabled</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion setting</code> select your quality of preference, but in order to use HBAO+ you must use <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>.
 +
# Click <code>Apply changes</code>.
  
−
* '''-noui'''
+
'''Notes'''
−
:''Disables the user interface, producing the same effect as when one pushes Ctrl+Shift+H in-game to toggle it.''
+
{{--}} Introduces Ambient Occlusion "bleeding".
 +
}}
  
−
* '''-nosound'''
+
==System requirements==
−
:''Disables audio system completely.''
+
{{System requirements
−
 
+
|OSfamily = Windows
−
* '''-password ''<string>'''''
 
−
:''Enables auto-log-in if ''<string>'' is the correct password for the account, and either '''(A)''' is used with [[#-email_.3Cstring.3E|-email]] or '''(B)''' details have previously been saved using the "Remember Account Name" checkbox. This argument must not be preceded by any other argument.''
 
−
::'''Warning:''' Putting your password in a shortcut or a batch file makes it easily accessible to everybody with access to your computer. '''Never''' use this option if you are sharing your computer with other people whom you do not trust.
 
−
 
 
−
* '''-perf'''
 
−
:''Displays performance indicators such as; Triangles, memory usage, frames per second and transfer rate in bytes per second are displayed in multi-colored text in the middle of the right side of the Guild Wars 2 window.''
 
−
 
 
−
* '''-repair'''
 
−
:''Start the client, checks the files for errors and repair then was needed.''
 
−
 
 
−
* '''-useOldFov'''
 
−
:''Changes the FoV back to how it was originally.''
 
−
 
 
−
* '''-windowed'''
 
−
:''Forces Guild Wars 2 to run in windowed mode.''
 
−
::'''Note:''' You can easily switch to windowed mode by pressing Alt+Enter or clicking the window icon in the upper right corner while the game is already running.
 
−
 
 
−
= Mac =
 
−
Mac OS X is officially supported by ArenaNet, and the client is currently in beta, available to everyone who have bought, or buys Guild Wars 2. You can download the client [https://account.guildwars2.com/ here].
 
−
 
 
−
= Linux =
 
−
'''Wine'''<br />
 
−
 
 
−
Guild Wars 2 is reported to be working with [[Wine]], visit the [http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&iId=14130 Guild Wars 2 WineHQ entry] for more information.
 
−
 
 
−
= Community websites =
 
−
 
 
−
'''News'''
 
−
{{mm}} [http://www.facebook.com/GuildWars2 Guild Wars 2 on Facebook] - News, updates, competitions and more.
 
−
{{mm}} [https://twitter.com/GuildWars2 Guild Wars 2 on Twitter] - Regular updates on issues and server status.
 
−
{{mm}} [http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Game_status_updates Game Status Updates] - Game status update page of the official wiki, posted with the latest information from the developers.
 
−
 
−
'''Forums'''
 
−
{{mm}} [https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum Guild Wars 2 Forums] - The official Guild Wars 2 forums, hosted by Arenanet (Multiple languages available).
 
−
{{mm}} [http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/ r/Guildwars2 Subreddit] - Reddit's extremely active community for Guild Wars 2. News, information and discussion with posts directly from the developers.
 
−
{{mm}} [http://www.guildwars2guru.com/ Guild Wars 2 Guru] - Fansite with a large community and active forum.
 
−
 
 
−
'''Issue Resources'''
 
−
{{mm}} [http://www.facebook.com/GuildWars2/posts/10151089295654209 Official Facebook thread] - List of common issues.<ref>http://www.facebook.com/GuildWars2/posts/10151089295654209</ref>
 
−
{{mm}} [http://en.support.guildwars2.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8994 Guild Wars 2 Support] - Comprehensive list of error codes and fixes.
 
−
 
 
−
'''Gameplay'''
 
−
{{mm}} [http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Main_Page Guild Wars 2 Wiki] - Official wiki for Guild Wars 2 - accessible in-game using the <code>/wiki</code> command.
 
−
{{mm}} [http://www.guildhead.com/ GuildHead] - Item database, skill editor and interactive map from the [http://www.wowhead.com Wowhead] founders.
 
−
{{mm}} [http://gw2db.com/ The Guild Wars 2 Database] - Comprehensive item, skill and recipe database by [http://curse.com Curse] and [http://guildwars2guru.com Guild Wars 2 Guru].
 
−
{{mm}} [http://www.gw2skills.net/editor/en/ Guild Wars 2 Build Editor] - PVP character build editor, with linkable builds.
 
−
<br />
 
−
 
 
−
= Server based issues =
 
−
 
 
−
An official daily update is published by ArenaNet every day of the week [http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Game_status_updates here.]
 
−
 
 
−
As with all games, they're never completely bug free and always have some issues, MMO's especially so. ArenaNet are actively trying to fix all outstanding issues in the game, updating it several times daily. The Guild Wars 2 engine is designed so that most of the changes can be made on the server side without interrupting the user experience. Client updates are generally available during a 20-60 minute downtime, most nights, at 12:00 PDT.
 
−
 
 
−
Issues you can expect to happen in game, which are getting fixed, include:
 
−
 
 
−
* Intermittent use of the Trading Post
 
−
* Broken quests
 
−
* Camera getting stuck
 
−
* Flickering textures
 
−
* Players or enemies disappearing when in groups of large numbers
 
−
* Periodic lag
 
−
* Guild functions not working properly
 
−
* Friends disappearing from them map when separated
 
−
* Intermittent login issues (others may have no issues logging in)
 
−
* Disconnections
 
−
* UI discrepancies
 
−
* Game performance issues
 
  
 +
|minOS    = 7
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3 3.4 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athalon x4 3.8 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 +
|minHD    = 70 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 680
 +
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7970
 +
|minDX    = 11.0
  
 +
|recOS    = 10
 +
|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  = 24 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64 bit operating system is strongly recommended for quality of experience.
 +
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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−
[[Category:Windows]]
 
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[[Category:Mac]]
 
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[[Category:Wine]]
 

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Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 cover
Developers
ArenaNet
macOS (OS X) TransGaming Inc.[1]
Publishers
NCSOFT
Release dates
Windows August 28, 2012
macOS (OS X) (Cider) August 28, 2012
Taxonomy
Monetization Expansion pack, Free-to-play
Microtransactions Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Free-to-grind, Infinite spend, Loot box, Unlock
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres MMORPG
Themes Fantasy
Series Guild Wars
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Guild Wars 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Guild Wars 2 on MobyGames
Guild Wars 2 on Wikipedia
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Guild Wars
Guild Wars 2005
Guild Wars 2 2012

Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.

Guild Wars 2 is a multiplayer third-person MMORPG game in the Guild Wars series.

General information

Guild Wars 2 Wiki - official wiki for Guild Wars 2 - accessible in-game using the /wiki command.
Guild Wars 2 Forums - the official Guild Wars 2 forums, hosted by ArenaNet (multiple languages available).
r/GuildWars2 Subreddit
Guild Wars 2 setion on MMOChampions (formerly Guild Wars 2 Guru) - a large community and active forum.
Guild Wars 2 Support

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Official website
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 The core game is free to play but free accounts have some limitations.
Download
Windows
Official website
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Heart of Thorns + Path of Fire, End of Dragons, Secrets of the Obscure
Download
Windows
Amazon.com
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Guild Wars 2 core game with full account (this version is included in the expansions).
Windows
Amazon.com
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Heart of Thorns.
Windows
Steam
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Running the launcher outside Steam defaults to logging into a non-Steam account.
Windows
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Heart of Thorns. Path of Fire also available.
Download
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Humble Store (unavailable)
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Heart of Thorns. Heart of Thorns Deluxe Edition also available.
Download
Windows
macOS (OS X)
All versions require an ArenaNet Account and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
For other stores Guild Wars 2 Retailers.
Mac versions were discontinued on February 18, 2021.[2]

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack Game is primarily supported through expansion packs and microtransactions.
Free-to-play Originally requiring a game purchase, the game went free-to-play on August 29, 2015.[3] The free-to-play version allows for full access to the core game with some restrictions to prevent disruptive actions.[4]

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Heart of Thorns Purchase includes unrestricted access to the core game and the Heart of Thorns expansion pack.[5]
Windows
Path of Fire Purchase includes unrestricted access to the core game and the Heart of Thorns and Path of Fire expansion packs.[6]
Windows
End of Dragons Purchase includes unrestricted access to the core game and the End of Dragons expansion pack.[7]
Windows
Secrets of the Obscure Purchase includes unrestricted access to the core game and the Secrets of the Obscure expansion pack.[8]
Windows
Living World Series of missions, maps and equipment which can only be purchased with in-game currency from within the in-game journal. Further information on the official wiki page.
Windows
Each purchase or expansion gives different levels of access to the game, including content, character slots, professions, etc, see the comparison table to compare Free, Core, Heart of Thorns, Path of Fire and End of Dragons account levels.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost Experience Boosters and Item Boosters give a 50% bonus for a limited time, a limited amount can be earned as in-game reward. Black Lion Instant Level 80 Ticket takes the character to max level.
Cosmetic Outfits, Skins for armors, weapons, gliders and mounts, miniature-pets, toys.
Currency Gem currency is a real money purchase, and is used to unlock microtransactions or converted to gold (in-game currency). Information and exchange rates are posted on the official wiki page.
Free-to-grind Gold (in-game currency) can be grinded and exchanged for Gem. Level boosters can be earned in-game.
Infinite spend Gem can be purchased with real money over and over again without a practical limit.
Loot box Mount Adoption License drops a random mount skin, but you cannot drop duplicates and the single skin can be bought directly. Black Lion Chest Key used to open Black Lion Chest that contains random skins and other items.
Unlock Various account upgrades, for example Bank Tab Expansion, Character Slot Expansion.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Guild Wars 2\GFXSettings.Gw2.exe.xml
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1284210/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 AMD owners have to use Flawless Widescreen.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Vert- in char select, crops models.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
In the resolution menu.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
'Best Texture Filtering' toggles 16x AF; other settings can be forced in the graphics card control panel.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, SMAA and SSAA available. TrSSAA, and MSAA can be utilized through the anti-aliasing compatibility bits 0x00401044 (L.A. Noire) with Antialiasing fix set to OFF under Nvidia Inspector for Nvidia graphics card.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Has Vsync and Frame Limiter options.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[9]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

  • General settings (1/3)

  • General settings (2/3)

  • General settings (3/3)

Input

Keybindings settings menu
Keybindings settings menu

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
As of November 29, 2022, custom mappings can be exported to a file and loaded on a different installation.[10]
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Multiple camera sensitivity settings available.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings menu
Audio settings menu

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, music, environment, effects, dialog, UI, player instrument.
Surround sound
Supports 5.1 output
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Configured via sound settings.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 80, 443, 6112, 6600
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns.
TriDef 3D

Issues fixed

Error codes

Error codes starting with 7, 42, or 58 pertain to an inability to log in.
Troubleshooting steps for these errors and others can be found on this support page.

Crashing on startup

RivaTuner Statistic Server causes crashes with d3d9.dll on launching the game. The error message does not mention anything other than the game crashed, but if you check event viewer it will notify the user of the error.
Add a profile for Gw2.exe and configure RivaTuner to Stealth Mode for it[citation needed]

Reducing texture shimmering on Nvidia graphics cards

Use the anti-aliasing flag 0x084012C0 with Antialiasing fix set to On.
Using anti-aliasing flag 0x084012C0[citation needed]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Under Profiles select Guild Wars 2.
  3. Under Antialiasing compatibility insert the flag 0x084012C0.
  4. Under Antialiasing fix select On.
  5. Under Antialiasing - Behavior Flags select None.
  6. Under Antialiasing - Mode select Override any application setting.
  7. Under Antialiasing - Setting select 2x Multisampling.
  8. Under Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling select 2x Sparse Grid Supersampling.
  9. Click Apply changes.

Notes

Higher anti-aliasing can be used, but both anti-aliasing setting and anti-aliasing transparency supersampling must match the number of samples that are being used.

White in-game artifacts

Can occur with AMD graphics cards when trying to override application AA/AF settings.
Change Catalyst Control Center settings[citation needed]
  1. Open Catalyst Control Center and enter 3D Application Settings.
  2. Set anti-aliasing and anisotopic filtering to use appliation settings.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11 DirectX 9 support was completely deprecated as of an update from February 6, 2023, which gradually rolled out to all players by April 18, 2023.[11]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Support being discontinued from February 18, 2021.[2]

Command line arguments

Parameter Description
-autologin If client is set to remember account information, the game will login on launch.
-bmp Overrides the game's default format for screenshots to use lossless .bmp files instead of .jpg files.
-diag Creates a detailed logfile at game start at %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Guild Wars 2\NetworkDiag.log.
-fps <number> Renders the game at <number> frames per second.
-image Forces the game to download all known updates.
-mapLoadInfo Displays loading percentages and the amount of time that has passed while loading.
-mce Start the client with Windows Media Center compatibility, switching the game to full screen and restarting Media Center (if available) after the client is closed. Likely deprecated after Microsoft's retirement of the Media Center application.
-noui Disables the user interface, producing the same effect as when one pushes Ctrl+Shift+H in-game to toggle it.
-nosound Disables the audio system completely.
-perf Displays performance indicators such as; Triangles, memory usage, frames per second and transfer rate in bytes per second are displayed in multi-colored text in the middle of the right side of the Guild Wars 2 window.
-repair Starts the client and checks game files for errors and repairs them if needed.
-useOldFov Changes the FoV back to how it was originally.
-windowed Forces Guild Wars 2 to run in windowed mode.
-clientport <port> Forces the game to run through a specific port, useful when your ISP is throttling certain ports and causing lag. Port 80 is recommended when using this switch.

Enabling HBAO+ for Nvidia graphics cards

Use the Ambient Occlusion flag 0x0000002E with Quality or High Quality.
Using Ambient Occlusion flag 0x0000002E[citation needed]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Under Profiles select Guild Wars 2.
  3. Under Ambient Occlusion compatibility insert the flag 0x0000002E.
  4. Under Ambient Occlusion usage select Enabled.
  5. Under Ambient Occlusion setting select your quality of preference, but in order to use HBAO+ you must use Quality or High Quality.
  6. Click Apply changes.

Notes

Introduces Ambient Occlusion "bleeding".

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3 3.4 GHz
AMD Athalon x4 3.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 24 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 70 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 680
AMD Radeon HD 7970
DirectX 11.0 compatible
A 64 bit operating system is strongly recommended for quality of experience.


Notes

  1. ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Announcing Guild Wars 2 for Mac - GuildWars2.com - last accessed on 2017-12-31
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Guild Wars 2 Forums - An Update on Mac Support for Guild Wars 2 - last accessed on 2021-01-09
  3. ↑ Play For Free Today - last accessed on 2021-04-17
  4. ↑ Guild Wars 2 Free Account (Features) - last accessed on 2021-04-17
  5. ↑ Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns FAQ - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire FAQ - last accessed on May 2023
  7. ↑ Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons FAQ - last accessed on May 2023
  8. ↑ Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure - Guild Wars 2 Support - last accessed on 2023-08-28
  9. ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
  10. ↑ 2022-11-29—November 29th Release Notes - Game Update Notes - Guild Wars 2 Forums - last accessed on 2022-11-30
  11. ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2023-01-06