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This page is a copy of recent updates published on the official forum. Any undocumented changes will be listed under "Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes". Update dates are based on ArenaNet's time zone of Pacific time.
You can reach this page from in-game at any time by typing /wiki gu, /wiki GU or /wiki update into the chat box.
Update - November 7, 2024
Bug Fix
- Updated the cost for the Mystical Beast Torch Skin to 2 Black Lion Claim Tickets.
Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes
- Build: 170,859
Update 2 - November 5, 2024
Bug Fix
- Fixed a server crash in the Against the Wall story chapter of Janthir Wilds.
Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes
- Build: 170,706
Late Note - November 5, 2024
- Fixed an issue that caused the default size of each homestead decoration in the Meditative Garden Homestead Package to be incorrect. Each decoration's default size has increased. Players will need to remove and replace or resize their decorations if they have already placed them in their homestead.
Update - November 5, 2024
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General
- Improved mouse-drag behavior when playing Guild Wars 2 on a remote machine connection, such as the Windows Remote Desktop application.
Homesteads
- Fixed an issue that could prevent players from entering a party member's homestead by selecting "Join in Homestead" from the party menu.
- Stabled mounts in the homestead and open world will now display a portrait when selected.
- Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented homestead collection boxes from gathering from all nodes when used in rapid succession.
Structured Player vs. Player
- Fixed an issue that caused the Tournaments & Special Events panel to display incorrect live match scores.
World vs. World
General
- Fixed an issue that could cause a crash in WvW maps when using armor with special effects, such as Nightfury or Winter's Presence, while standard models were enabled.
Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes
- Build: 170,632
Update - October 21, 2024
Bug Fixes
- Updated the Secrets of the Obscure Expedition Contract to correctly give the currencies for Skywatch Archipelago and Amnytas.
- Clarified the requirement text for the Homestead Trick-or-Treating Halloween achievements. Be sure to visit each other’s homesteads to celebrate!
- Fixed an issue that prevented mount races in the Mad King's Raceway from progressing time-trial achievements in their adventure version.
Elemental Refreshment: Fixed an issue that caused this trait to grant less barrier than intended in PvE.
Frozen Burst: Fixed an issue that could cause the blast finisher to occur at the wrong location.
Honorable Staff: Fixed an issue that caused this trait to grant more endurance than intended.
Cleansing Wave: Fixed an issue that caused this skill to have a longer cooldown than intended in WvW.
Mind the Gap: Reduced the damage multiplier from 1.54 to 1.4, and reduced the outer-edge multiplier from 20% to 10% in PvP only
Imaginary Inversion: Reduced the healing power scaling from 1.0 to 0.1.
Phantasmal Lancer: Reduced the phantasm damage coefficient from 0.6 to 0.4 in PvP only. Reduced the cripple duration from 3 seconds to 2 seconds and the immobilize duration from 2 seconds to 1 second in PvP and WvW.
Abstraction: Increased the cooldown from 15 seconds to 18 seconds in PvP only. This skill no longer applies weakness.
Singularity Shot: Increased the cooldown from 20 seconds to 25 seconds in PvP only.
Signet of Illusions: Reduced the cooldown from 60 seconds to 35 seconds in PvP only. Reduced the shatter recharge percentage from 100% to 50% in PvP only.
Continuum Split: Increased the cooldown from 105 seconds to 120 seconds in PvP only.
Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes
- Build: 169,880
Update 2 - October 15, 2024
Bug Fix
- Fixed an issue that prevented the Mad King Says Halloween event from starting on its normal schedule in Lion's Arch.
Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes
- Build: 169,675
Update - October 15, 2024
Halloween
Once again, the gates of the Mad Realm have opened, and Kryta's most infamous monarch, Mad King Thorn, has returned to hold court in Lion's Arch! Loyal vassals of the king are strongly encouraged to enjoy the festivities: meet the denizens of the Mad Realm in events across Kryta; tour the Mad Realm itself in the Mad King's Labyrinth and the fearsome Clock Tower; compete with your fellow mortals in Lunatic Inquisition, Reaper's Rumble, and the Mad King's Raceway; attend to the king's whims in his notorious pastime of Mad King Says; or match wits and blades against royalty in Ascent to Madness.
The Lion's Arch Captain's Council wishes to remind the populace that they are not affiliated with the Krytan monarchy and cannot guarantee the safety of any citizens who choose to dabble in dangerous realms, mad or otherwise.
- The (Annual) Halloween Rituals meta-achievement has been updated with a fashionable new reward, the Clawing Shadow Plate! Earn this spooky new armor piece by completing a variety of Halloween activities and show your allegiance to the Mad King's court with pride. Last year's meta reward, the Clawing Shadow Greaves, can now be purchased from Halloween vendors if you missed it.
- A new Candy Core weapon set is now available! You'll receive your choice of a weapon by progressing the (Annual) Halloween Rituals meta-achievement or the (Weekly) Halloween Festivities achievement.
- The Grim Machine weapon set is now available from the weekly Halloween vendors.
- Three new weapons are now available in the Courtly Weapon Chest, which is rarely found in trick-or-treat bags. They can also be purchased from Sparking Stone in Lion's Arch.
- An unsettling new Mini Pummel Spider has been added to Halloween vendors.
- Deft Lahar is visiting Lion's Arch for the festival and is offering a variety of handiwork recipes for homestead versions of your favorite Halloween decorations.
- New Halloween-themed decorations have been added:
- Haunted Bell, suitable for trick-or-treating in your guild hall or homestead
- Antique Bell, for a less spooky announcement of visitors to the guild hall or homestead
- Gargoyle
- Flame-Bearing Gargoyle
- Warclaw Rental Post
- The Wizard's Vault has been updated with special objectives for participating in Halloween activities.
- The Halloween vendor in Hooligan's Route now stocks a much larger variety of Halloween items for customers who find themselves with excess candy corn after the doors to the Mad Realm close for the year, including the recipes for homestead decorations.
- The (Annual) Raceway Regular achievement now receives additional progress for laps completed within the gold-medal time for their race.
- Checkpoints in the Mad King's Raceway have had their visual size increased to more consistently match their collision area.
- Many small bugs have been polished to ensure a more fun festival than ever for all visitors to the Mad Realm.
The gates to the Mad Realm will be open for three weeks, from October 15 until November 5. Have a happy Halloween!
Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes
- Build: 169,469
- There was no actual game client update but the Shadow of the Mad King festival went live without a patch and the update notes were published independently.
Update - October 10, 2024
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue that prevented the Ancient Bell[sic] and Haunted Bell from being removable once placed in a homestead or guild hall.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the Decorated Casket and Eternal Flame homestead decorations from being visible in the crafting list after being unlocked.
Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes
- Build: 169,469
