Release & Beyond

What is Guild Wars Factions?

Guild Wars Factions is the second campaign in the Guild Wars saga.

Has Guild Wars Factions been released yet?

Guild Wars Factions was released on a global scale on April 28, 2006. Many of those who purchased the Guild Wars Factions Pre-order participated in a Head Start event that began on April 27, 2006.

When did the game servers go "live" for Guild Wars Factions?

The retail version of the game launched at 7:01 GMT (12:01 a.m. PDT) on Friday, April 28, 2006. The Factions Head Start began one day earlier, at 7:01 GMT (12:01 a.m. PDT) on Thursday, April 27, 2006.

Is there a Collector's Edition for Guild Wars Factions?

Yes, in most regions of the world there is a Collector's Edition, which was released at the same time as the standard edition. You can find out more about contents of the North American and European retail copies on their product pages.

How much does Guild Wars Factions cost?

Guild Wars Factions has an estimated price of $49.99 for the Standard Edition and $69.99 for the Collector's Edition.

Did Guild Wars Factions have a simultaneous worldwide release?

Yes. Guild Wars Factions was released in North America, Europe, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau on the same date.

Is Guild Wars Factions an expansion pack or a stand-alone game?

Guild Wars Factions is a stand-alone product. Those who own Guild Wars are not required to purchase Guild Wars Factions in order to continue playing on their game account, and those who purchase Guild Wars Factions may play without purchasing Guild Wars. However, there is a strong level of interconnection between the two games that makes having them both an exceptional experience.

Is there separate content in each game, Guild Wars and Guild Wars Factions?

Yes. It is possible for a player to enjoy the contents of either game without purchasing the other. Players who have both games may have their characters travel back and forth at will between the continents of Tyria and Cantha. And naturally, there is content that spans the two games that makes having both campaigns very appealing.

Now that Guild Wars Factions has been released, are there plans to update Guild Wars with new content?

Producing extensively expanded content for Guild Wars is not planned at this time. It is possible that there will be intermittent updates for Guild Wars that include modest amounts of expanded content or seasonal event content. And of course, updates such as skill balance changes will apply to both Guild Wars and Guild Wars Factions and such updates are made frequently.

Will Guild Wars expand to other areas of the world?

We are actively looking at expanding Guild Wars to other regions and countries. Guild Wars launched in Japan on January 27, 2006, and launched in Taiwan, Macau, and Hong Kong on February 7, 2006. We anticipate the addition of even more regions or countries during 2006. http://www.guildwars.com/products/factions/features/guildwarsfactions-faq.php