Review of Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Launched in 2012 and still around, there is a question about the game that’s doing the rounds – “Is Guild Wars 2 worth playing in 2020?” Some believe that this is the best MMO ever – that it is absolutely vibrant and encourages players to explore every corner. But some others think that the game is on its way out.
Here’s a look at what you should know about Guild Wars 2 in 2020.
Some players describe Guild War 2 as one of the greatest video games they have ever played. Others believe it is definitely worth the money. The game is a fantastic MMO, has tons of content, a thoughtful publisher, and is one of the best player communities.
ArenaNet has designed the game so that Guild War 2 players can help each other. In other words, it is intended for collaborative gameplay. You will not suffer a “content drought” once you hit the level cap. There are three modes you can choose from – PVE, PVP, and WVW. While the PVE is the regular game, PVP allows you to compete with other players. WVW is an open-world variation of PVP. There are 25 servers, and players are assigned to one of these. Every week servers are matched up in a 3-way fight over five different maps.
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Defying the odds
To date, Guild Wars 2 (GW2) has been known to be one of the most resilient online role-playing games. It has been around for almost eight long years despite heavy competition from other heavyweights like World of Warcraft. In fact, it’s been doing well enough for ArenaNet to announce that it’s working on a third Guild Wars 2 expansion.
GW2 fans and players can rest easy because the game is not going to die in 2020. While some have been prey to the rumor of its demise, the good news is that it is far from it.
Here are some facts about GW2 that would convince you that the game is not ‘history’ anymore:
GW2s player base is not dying
GW2’s player base is not dead, nor is it dying. According to Reddit user’s study estimates, there are three million GW2 players worldwide. Other sources believe the numbers are closer to 1.5 million. GW2 is an addictive game – it’s one of the most fascinating and exciting games of our time. But like with all other games, players who play this game for extended periods seem to take a break from the competition. If you see a drop in active players, it’s directly because players are taking a break.
Some players seem to believe that the game has lost both its momentum and popularity. The perception that the game is dying is just an assumption. There are several new accounts in the game nowadays. While several of these might be free-to-play players, the game still attracts new blood – and if these players are here to stay, they will, in time, become paying customers as well.
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Guild Wars 2 is still one of the most loved games
Guild Wars 2 is one of the most well-made MMORPG games – probably rivaled by Final Fantasy. There are several testaments to the game’s success, like the delivery of free content, and the free items and events built around it.
A layoff at ArenaNet has no bearing on the popularity of the game
There was a layoff in ArenaNet that had several people believing that that was the end of the studio. But the dismissal was merely a decision made by a parent company. There is no worry that the game or the studio is dying.
You can still play Guild Wars 2 for free
If you are concerned about whether the game is dying but want to have a go at it, you can play the complete core version of the game for free. However, the free account has restrictions on some features. If you like the free version, you can upgrade to the paid version.
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Here are some of the latest numbers on Guild Wars 2
Community
• Over six million monthly queries on Google.
• Over three million YouTube videos.
• Over 250,000+ Twitch followers.
• Over 170,000+ Reddit subscriptions.
Social media
• Over 15 million website visits per month.
• Over 1 million Facebook fans.
• Over 350,000 Twitter followers.
• Over 150,000 YouTube subscribers.
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