Release & Beyond

What is Guild Wars Nightfall?

Guild Wars Nightfall is the third campaign in the Guild Wars saga. It follows the second campaign, Guild Wars Factions, and the original game, Guild Wars Prophecies.

What is the release date of Nightfall?

Guild Wars Nightfall will be released worldwide on October 27, 2006.

When do the game servers "go live" for Nightfall?

Nightfall service will officially begin at 12:01 am PDT (7:01 GMT) on October 27, 2006.


Is there a Collector's Edition?

Yes. The highly coveted, limited run, Collector's Edition will include the Guild Wars Nightfall game as well as a Making of Guild Wars Nightfall behind-the-scenes DVD, a collector's art book, collectible skill pins, a character mini-standee, a poster-sized map of Elona, the Guild Wars Nightfall soundtrack CD, and more. The Collector's Edition will be available on the same date as the Standard Edition, October 27, 2006.

Does Nightfall introduce any subscription or other fees?

No. In keeping with the spirit of previous campaigns, Nightfall does not require a monthly fee to play.

Will Nightfall have a simultaneous worldwide release?

Yes. There will be a simultaneous worldwide release for Nightfall.

Is Nightfall an expansion pack or a stand-alone game?

Nightfall is a stand-alone product. Those who own Prophecies and/or Factions are not required to purchase Nightfall in order to continue playing on their game account, and those who purchase Nightfall may play it without purchasing Prophecies and/or Factions. However, there is a high level of interconnection between the three games that makes having all of them an exceptional experience.

Is there separate content in each of the Guild Wars campaigns?

Yes. Because each Guild Wars campaign is self-standing, it is possible for a player to enjoy the contents of one, two, or all three games. Each campaign offers a complete experience through an engaging story and gameplay mechanics that are unique to that particular campaign. Players who own all three campaigns and have chosen to link their accounts may have their characters travel back and forth at will between the regions of Tyria, Cantha, and Elona. In addition, each campaign offers access to the PvP-oriented Battle Isles. Naturally, there will be content that spans the three campaigns that will make having all of them very appealing.

Was there a Nightfall Preview Event?

Yes, from September 22–24, 2006, anyone at all, with or without a Guild Wars account, was invited to join the Nightfall World Preview Event.

What was the overall reaction to the Nightfall World Preview Event?

The event was extremely successful. In fact, it set several records for participation and player hours, as reported in a post-event press release.

Are there any demo versions of Nightfall available?

A demo key was published in the August and September issues of Massive Online Gaming (US) and a Guild Wars Buddy Key is packaged in the Nightfall Standard and Collector's Edition. That key can be shared with a friend, granting ten hours of play over a maximum of 14 days on a new Nightfall account. In addition, several European publications will be offering demo keys over the next few months.

Is there any sort of prerelease package?

Yes. The Prerelease Bonus Pack became available in stores beginning on September 15, 2006. It includes an extra character slot for Nightfall, as well as in-game items and other merchandise. For a complete list of details, please check the Prerelease webpage.

Will those who pre-order Nightfall be given early access to the game?

No, there will be no early access for Nightfall.

Are there plans to expand the Alpha Testing for Nightfall, or to offer public Beta events?

There are no plans to expand the Alpha or Beta testing programs. The Nightfall World Preview Event offered an opportunity to test out Nightfall before its October 27th release. http://www.guildwars.com/products/nightfall/features/nightfall-faq.php