| Guild Wars Reforged | |
|---|---|
| Developers | ArenaNet 2weeks |
| Publisher | ArenaNet |
| Platform | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | December 3, 2025 |
| Genre | Online game role-playing game |
| Mode | Multiplayer |
Guild Wars Reforged is a re-release of the 2005 online role-playing game Guild Wars . It was released on December 3, 2025, for Windows. [1] The release consolidates the core campaigns of the original game into a single package and adds technical and quality of life improvements intended to increase compatibility with modern hardware. [2]
Guild Wars Reforged is developed and published by ArenaNet in collaboration with 2weeks, a studio formed by former ArenaNet developers that worked on the original game. [3] It includes new support for high DPI displays, larger text options, and updated interface elements. [4] The update also adds enhanced graphical features including improved antialiasing, ambient occlusion, and updated lighting options. [5]
The user interface has been revised with updated menus and HD skill icons. Optional quest tracking tools assist with navigation. [6] Audio improvements include positional and environmental effects. [7]
The game includes support for XInput controllers and is compatible with the Steam Deck. [8]
The release has been described more as a modernization of the original title, rather than a remake or a remaster. [9]
Guild Wars Reforged includes the three major original campaigns:
These campaigns are part of the unified Reforged package. [10]
Other content such as Guild Wars: Eye of the North , the Bonus Mission Pack, hero packs, and cosmetic options remain available as optional downloadable content. [11]
Players who previously purchased any version of Guild Wars retain all characters, progression, and unlocked content when accessing the Reforged client. [12] New players who purchase the Reforged package gain access to all core campaigns through a single purchase. [13]
Coverage of Guild Wars Reforged noted that the update preserved the gameplay identity of the original title while improving usability for contemporary systems and consolidating previously separate campaigns. [14]