Special event

This article is about occasional special events. For seasonal special events and festivals, see Festival.

Special Events or Bonus Events are events offering a bonus for some part of the game or temporarily changes some game mechanics.

Active events

There are no active events currently.

Upcoming events

There are no announced events currently.

Historical events

Description	Features	Bonus effects
New Hero Jump Start‎‎: November 12, 2024 — November 25, 2024(duration: 13 days)PvE
The New Hero Jump Start bonus event! From November 12 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-8) until the same time on November 16, all players will enjoy the following bonuses: +50% Experience (All Sources) +30% Magic Find +30% PvP Reward Track Progress +30% WvW Reward Track Progress In addition, every player who completes five events in any starting zone can claim a Dreambound weapon from the Mist Stranger! These weapons level up with you, but are only available once per account, so choose wisely!	Bonus effect Bonus achievements and items	New Hero Jump Start Boost: +50% Experience Gain (All Sources) +30% Magic Find +30% WvW Reward Track Progress +30% PvP Reward Track Progress
Bonus Event: Return to Season 4: October 01, 2024 — October 08, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE
Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender	Complete Return to Season 4 achievements to earn bonus rewards.	Returning Hero Boost: Earn increased rewards in target maps during Return events. +30% Experience Gain (All Sources) +50% Magic Find
Bonus Event: World vs. World Rush: September 24, 2024 — October 01, 2024(duration: 7 days)WvW
Join the battle in the Mists from portals in Lion's Arch.	Complete World vs. World Rush achievements in WvW to earn bonus rewards. Call of the Mists boosts WvW rewards during the event.	Greater Call of the Mists (WvW): Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Bonus Event: Path of Fire: September 17, 2024 — September 24, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE
Official page: Guild Wars 2 Event Calendar	You'll receive an in-game mail with participation directions when the event begins, and don't forget to check the Bonus Events achievements category	Returning Hero Boost: Earn increased rewards in target maps during Return events. +30% Experience Gain (All Sources) +50% Magic Find
Bonus Event: Fractal Rush: September 10, 2024 — September 17, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE
Complete Fractals of the Mists to earn achievement progress and rewards.	Completing Fractals of the Mists rewards Fractal Rush Trophy points, with certain point milestones giving rewards. Special vendors also available.
Guild Wars 2 Anniversary: August 26, 2024 — September 03, 2024(duration: 8 days)PvE, PvP, WvW
Celebrate Guild Wars 2's anniversary with boosted rewards!		Anniversary Boost: +30% Karma Gained +30% Magic Find +30% WvW Reward Track Progress +30% PvP Reward Track Progress
Bonus Event: Return to Season 3: July 23, 2024 — July 30, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE
Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender	Complete Return to Season 3 achievements to earn bonus rewards.	Returning Hero Boost: Earn increased rewards in target maps during Return events. +30% Experience Gain (All Sources) +50% Magic Find
Bonus Event: Player vs. Player Rush: July 16, 2024 — July 23, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvP
You’ll want to speak with Zafirah in Lion's Arch when the event begins. Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender	Complete Player vs. Player Rush achievements in Structured PvP to earn bonus rewards. Greater Call of the Mists boosts PvP rewards during the event.	Greater Call of the Mists: Earn increased rewards in PvP during community events! +15% PvP Rank Points +25% Reward Track Progress +200% Magic Find (PvP Only)
Dungeon Rush: July 09, 2024 — July 16, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE
Complete a variety of dungeons during the event to earn achievements with extra rewards. Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender	Complete Dungeon Rush achievements to earn bonus dungeon tokens. Cape skin as final tier reward.
Sunken Treasure Week: July 02, 2024 — July 09, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE
Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender
Bonus Event: Heart of Thorns: April 09, 2024 — April 16, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE
Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender	You'll receive an in-game mail with participation directions when the event begins, and don't forget to check the Bonus Events achievements category	Returning Hero Boost: Earn increased rewards in target maps during Return events. +30% Experience Gain (All Sources) +50% Magic Find
Heights of Glory: April 01, 2024 — April 09, 2024(duration: 8 days)PvE
Become tall, do heroics, and gain rewards! Official page: Game Update Notes: April 1, 2024	Complete Heights of Glory achievements to earn bonus rewards.
Bonus Event: Return to Season 2: March 26, 2024 — April 02, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE
Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender	Complete Return to Season 2 achievements to earn bonus rewards.	Returning Hero Boost: Earn increased rewards in target maps during Return events. +30% Experience Gain (All Sources) +50% Magic Find
Bonus Event: World vs. World Rush: March 19, 2024 — March 26, 2024(duration: 7 days)WvW
Join the battle in the Mists from portals in Lion's Arch. Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender	Complete World vs. World Rush achievements in WvW to earn bonus rewards. Call of the Mists boosts WvW rewards during the event.	Greater Call of the Mists (WvW): Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Bonus Event: Fractal Rush: March 12, 2024 — March 19, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE
Complete Fractals of the Mists to earn achievement progress and rewards. Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender	Completing Fractals of the Mists rewards Fractal Rush Trophy points, with certain point milestones giving rewards. Special vendors also available.
World Restructuring Beta: January 16, 2024 — February 02, 2024(duration: 17 days)WvW
World Restructuring is in beta! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find for the duration of the event! Official page: World Restructuring Beta Event		Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Bonus Event: Player vs. Player Rush: January 23, 2024 — January 30, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvP
You’ll want to speak with Zafirah in Lion's Arch when the event begins. Official page: Tweet by GuildWars2	Complete Player vs. Player Rush achievements in Structured PvP to earn bonus rewards. Greater Call of the Mists boosts PvP rewards during the event.	Greater Call of the Mists: Earn increased rewards in PvP during community events! +15% PvP Rank Points +25% Reward Track Progress +200% Magic Find (PvP Only)
Bonus Event: Return to Season 1: January 16, 2024 — January 23, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE
You'll receive a message from Captain Ellen Kiel in Lion's Arch to find out more. Official page: Tweet by GuildWars2	Complete Daily Return to Season 1 and Return to Season 1 achievements to earn bonus rewards.
Bonus Event: World vs. World Rush: January 09, 2024 — January 16, 2024(duration: 7 days)WvW
Join the battle in the Mists from portals in Lion's Arch. Official page: Tweet by GuildWars2	Complete World vs. World Rush achievements in WvW to earn bonus rewards. Call of the Mists boosts WvW rewards during the event.	Greater Call of the Mists (WvW): Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Dungeon Rush: December 05, 2023 — December 12, 2023(duration: 7 days)PvE
Complete a variety of dungeons during the event to earn achievements with extra rewards.	Dungeon token tier rewards. New cape skin final tier reward. Associated astral aclaim special objective.
New Hero Jump Start‎‎: November 21, 2023 — December 05, 2023(duration: 14 days)PvE
To celebrate our sales, today we’re also launching the New Hero Jump Start bonus event! From November 21 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-8) until the same time on December 5, all players will enjoy the following bonuses: +50% Experience (All Sources) +30% Magic Find +30% PvP Reward Track Progress +30% WvW Reward Track Progress In addition, every player who completes five events in any starting zone can claim a Dreambound weapon from the Mist Stranger! These weapons level up with you, but are only available once per account, so choose wisely! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Black Friday Sales and New Hero Jump Start Event Start Today	Bonus effect Bonus achievements and items	New Hero Jump Start Boost: +50% Experience Gain (All Sources) +30% Magic Find +30% WvW Reward Track Progress +30% PvP Reward Track Progress
Extra Life: October 31, 2023 — November 07, 2023(duration: 7 days)PvE, WvW and PvP
We're collecting donations to support Extra Life. Charity streams will be on November 4th. Click here to check the website for details. Thanks for your support! Official page: Team ArenaNet for Extra Life 2023	Players who log-in during the event receive a special title, "The Extra Life", if they have not already received it the past year.[verification requested]	Extra Life Bonus: For the Extra Life charity drive week, enjoy boosted rewards: +50% Magic Find +30% Experience Gain (All Sources) +30% WvW Reward Track Progress +30% PvP Reward Track Progress
Bonus Event: World vs. World Rush: September 26, 2023 — October 03, 2023(duration: 7 days)WvW
Join the battle in the Mists from portals in Lion's Arch. Official page: Tweet by Guildwars2	Complete World vs. World Rush achievements in WvW to earn bonus rewards. Call of the Mists boosts WvW rewards during the event.	Greater Call of the Mists (WvW): Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Black Lion Stolen Goods Recovery Event‎‎: September 12, 2023 — October 03, 2023(duration: 21 days)PvE
Locate Lock Bite Gang Thiefs. Official page: Tweet by Guildwars2	Locate Lock Bite Gang Thiefs in different locations each week.
Bonus Event: Fractal Rush: September 12, 2023 — September 19, 2023(duration: 7 days)PvE
Complete Fractals of the Mists to earn achievement progress and rewards. Official page: Game Update Notes: September 12, 2023	Completing Fractals of the Mists rewards Fractal Rush Trophy points, with certain point milestones giving rewards. Special vendors also available.
World Restructuring Beta: June 09, 2023 — June 23, 2023(duration: 14 days)WvW
World Restructuring is in beta! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find for the duration of the event! Official page: June 9 – June 23 World Restructuring Beta		Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Future Fashionable: March 30, 2023 — April 06, 2023(duration: 7 days)PvE
The future is fashion, and the future is now. Official page: 03/30/2023—April 1 Release Notes (Part 1)	Head to the Crow's Nest Tavern to take the stage!
Black Lion Requisition Missions: February 28, 2023 — March 28, 2023(duration: 28 days)PvE
Turn in materials to Black Lion Requisition Officers. Official page: March Sales Schedule	Exchange materials with Black Lion Requisition Officers each week.
World Restructuring Beta: December 02, 2022 — December 10, 2022(duration: 8 days)WvW
World Restructuring is in beta! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find for the duration of the event!	One War Machine Weapon Skin Selection acquirable by completing the WvW World Restructuring Beta Veteran achievement during the event.	Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Black Friday Bonus Bash: November 22, 2022 — November 29, 2022(duration: 7 days)PvE, PvP and WvW
Enjoy bonus experience and rewards! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Black Friday Sales and Bonus XP Event Start Today!		Bonus Booster: +50% Experience Gain (All Sources) +30% Magic Find +30% WvW Reward Track Progress +30% PvP Reward Track Progress
Extra Life: October 25, 2022 — November 15, 2022(duration: 21 days)PvE, WvW and PvP
We're collecting donations to support Extra Life. Thanks for your support! Official page: Extra Life 2022 Is Next Week	Players who log-in during the event receive a special title, "The Extra Life", if they have not already received it the past year. Once the team hit their first fundraising goal, an in-game event will begin awarding all characters an enhancement, stackable with each goal reached.	Extra Life Bonus: Bonuses per stack include the following: +5% Magic Find +5% Experience Gain (All Sources) +3% WvW Reward Track Progress +3% PvP Reward Track Progress
World Restructuring Beta: October 15, 2022 — October 29, 2022(duration: 14 days)WvW
World Restructuring is in beta! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find for the duration of the event! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Fall and Winter 2022 Roadmap	One War Machine Weapon Skin Selection acquirable by completing the WvW World Restructuring Beta Veteran achievement during the event.	Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Guild Wars 2 10th Anniversary: August 23, 2022 — August 30, 2022(duration: 7 days)PvE, WvW and PvP
Celebrate Guild Wars 2's 10th anniversary! Complete new achievements and earn the Decade armor set. {Read up on the anniversary, event, and rewards on the website!} Visit an Ancient Armorsmith in any capital city! Official page: Happy 10th Anniversary, Guild Wars 2 Community!		10th Anniversary Boost: +30% Karma Gained +30% Magic Find +30% WvW Reward Track Progress +30% PvP Reward Track Progress
World Restructuring Beta: August 12, 2022 — August 20, 2022(duration: 8 days)WvW
World Restructuring is in beta! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find for the duration of the event! Official page: WvW World Restructuring Beta 4 Begins on August 12		Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
PvP League Start Bonus Week: July 26, 2022 — August 02, 2022(duration: 7 days)PvP
The PvP league season has started! Greater Call of the Mists is enabled for the first week of the season.		Greater Call of the Mists: Earn increased rewards in PvP during community events! +15% PvP Rank Points +25% Reward Track Progress +200% Magic Find (PvP Only)
Dog Days: March 31, 2022 — April 07, 2022(duration: 7 days)PvE
The time of dragons ends and a new age begins.	Visit the dogs in Lion's Arch!
World vs. World Weeklong Bonus: February 18, 2022 — February 25, 2022(duration: 7 days)WvW
The Mists beckon those with a competitive spirit to battle! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find!		Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
World Restructuring Beta: January 14, 2022 — January 21, 2022(duration: 7 days)WvW
World Restructuring is in beta! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find for the duration of the event! Official page: WvW World Restructuring Beta 3 begins on January 14		Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
PvP League Start Bonus Week: December 21, 2021 — December 28, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvP
The PvP league season has started! Greater Call of the Mists is enabled for the first week of the season.		Greater Call of the Mists: Earn increased rewards in PvP during community events! +15% PvP Rank Points +25% Reward Track Progress +200% Magic Find (PvP Only)
World vs. World Weeklong Bonus: December 10, 2021 — December 17, 2021(duration: 7 days)WvW
The Mists beckon those with a competitive spirit to battle! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Live: Fall and Winter 2021		Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Living World Return: Champions: November 30, 2021 — December 07, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Icebrood Saga Episode 5 (Champions). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: November 29 – December 5	Free story unlock for Season 5 Episode 5. The new Return to Champions achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: Jormag Rising: November 23, 2021 — November 30, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Icebrood Saga Episode 4 (Jormag Rising). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: November 22 – November 28	Free story unlock for Season 5 Episode 4. The new Return to Jormag Rising achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: No Quarter: November 16, 2021 — November 23, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Icebrood Saga Episode 3 (No Quarter). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: November 15 – November 21	Free story unlock for Season 5 Episode 3. The new Return to No Quarter achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: Steel and Fire: November 09, 2021 — November 16, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Icebrood Saga Visions of the Past. Official page: Guild Wars 2 Live: Fall and Winter 2021	Free story unlock for Visions of the Past: Steel and Fire. The new Return to Steel and Fire achievement category with new achievements.
Extra Life: October 26, 2021 — November 16, 2021(duration: 21 days)PvE, WvW and PvP
Team ArenaNet is streaming for 24 hours to raise funds for Children’s Hospitals COVID-19 Impact Fund! Official page: Extra Life 2021 is Next Week	Players who log-in during the event receive a special title, "The Extra Life", if they have not already received it the past year. Once the team hit their first fundraising goal, an in-game event will begin awarding all characters an enhancement, stackable with each goal reached.	Extra Life Bonus: Bonuses per stack include the following: +5% Magic Find +5% Experience Gain (All Sources) +3% WvW Reward Track Progress +3% PvP Reward Track Progress
World vs. World No Downed State: November 05, 2021 — November 12, 2021(duration: 7 days)WvW
The downed state has been disabled in WvW during this event! Additionally, earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: November 1 – November 7		No Downed State: If you die, you will skip the downed state and go directly to being defeated.  Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Living World Return: Shadow in the Ice: November 02, 2021 — November 09, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Icebrood Saga Episode 2 (Shadow in the Ice). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: November 1 – November 7	Free story unlock for Season 5 Episode 2. The new Return to Shadow in the Ice achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: Whisper in the Dark: October 26, 2021 — November 02, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Icebrood Saga Episode 1 (Whisper in the Dark). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: October 25 – October 31	Free story unlock for Season 5 Episode 1. The new Return to Whisper in the Dark achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: Bound by Blood: October 19, 2021 — October 26, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Icebrood Saga Prologue. Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: October 18 – October 24	Free story unlock for Season 5's Prologue. The new Return to Bound by Blood achievement category with new achievements.
PvP League Start Bonus Week: October 12, 2021 — October 19, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvP
The PvP league season has started! Greater Call of the Mists is enabled for the first week of the season. Official page: Guild Wars 2 Live: Fall and Winter 2021		Greater Call of the Mists: Earn increased rewards in PvP during community events! +15% PvP Rank Points +25% Reward Track Progress +200% Magic Find (PvP Only)
Halloween Bonus Bash: October 05, 2021 — October 12, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE, PvP and WvW
Enjoy bonus experience and rewards! Official page: Shadow of the Mad King 2021 Is Live	Choice of one Dreambound weapon that dynamically levels with the player's level.	New Hero Jump Start Boost: +50% Experience Gain (All Sources) +30% Magic Find +30% WvW Reward Track Progress +30% PvP Reward Track Progress
World vs. World Weeklong Bonus: October 01, 2021 — October 05, 2021(duration: 4 days)WvW
The Mists beckon those with a competitive spirit to battle! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Live: Fall and Winter 2021		Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Living World Return: War Eternal: September 28, 2021 — October 05, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 4 Episode 6 (War Eternal). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: September 27 – October 4	Free story unlock for Season 4 Episode 6. The new Return to War Eternal achievement category with new achievements.
World Restructuring Beta: September 21, 2021 — October 01, 2021(duration: 10 days)WvW
World Restructuring is in beta! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find for the duration of the event! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: September 20 – September 27		Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Living World Return: All or Nothing: September 21, 2021 — September 28, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 4 Episode 5 (All or Nothing). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: September 20 – September 27	Free story unlock for Season 4 Episode 5. The new Return to All or Nothing achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: A Star to Guide Us: September 14, 2021 — September 21, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 4 Episode 4 (A Star to Guide Us). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: September 12 – September 19	Free story unlock for Season 4 Episode 4. The new Return to A Star to Guide Us achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: Long Live the Lich: September 07, 2021 — September 14, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 4 Episode 3 (Long Live the Lich). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: September 6 – September 12	Free story unlock for Season 4 Episode 3. The new Return to Long Live the Lich achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: A Bug in the System: August 31, 2021 — September 07, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 4 Episode 2 (A Bug in the System). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: August 30 – September 5	Free story unlock for Season 4 Episode 2. The new Return to A Bug in the System achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: Daybreak: August 24, 2021 — August 31, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 4 Episode 1 (Daybreak). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: August 23 – August 29	Free story unlock for Season 4 Episode 1. The new Return to Daybreak achievement category with new achievements.
PvP League Start Bonus Week: August 03, 2021 — August 10, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvP
The PvP league season has started! Greater Call of the Mists is enabled for the first week of the season. Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: August 2 – August 8		Greater Call of the Mists: Earn increased rewards in PvP during community events! +15% PvP Rank Points +25% Reward Track Progress +200% Magic Find (PvP Only)
Living World Return: One Path Ends: August 03, 2021 — August 10, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 3 Episode 6 (One Path Ends). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: August 2 – August 8	Free story unlock for Season 3 Episode 6. The new Return to One Path Ends achievement category with new achievements.
Bonus Event: World Boss Rush: July 27, 2021 — August 03, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
Defeat world bosses around Tyria to earn bonus rewards! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: 26 July – 1 August	You’ll get more Bonus Box of Goods for defeating bosses at the end of longer and tougher event chains. Taking down world bosses will progress the overall community goal. You’ll receive rewards for all tiers the community has reached, as long you participate in at least one.
Living World Return: Flashpoint: July 27, 2021 — August 03, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 3 Episode 5 (Flashpoint). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: 26 July – 1 August	Free story unlock for Season 3 Episode 5. The new Return to Flashpoint achievement category with new achievements.
World vs. World Weeklong Bonus: July 23, 2021 — July 30, 2021(duration: 7 days)WvW
The Mists beckon those with a competitive spirit to battle! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: July 20 – July 25		Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Living World Return: The Head of the Snake: July 20, 2021 — July 27, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 3 Episode 4 (The Head of the Snake). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: July 20 – July 25	Free story unlock for Season 3 Episode 4. The new Return to The Head of the Snake achievement category with new achievements.
Bonus Event: Wrath of the Twisted Marionette: July 13, 2021 — July 20, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
Gather your allies and defeat the Twisted Marionette! Official page: Confront the Twisted Marionette on July 13
Living World Return: A Crack in the Ice: July 13, 2021 — July 20, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 3 Episode 3 (A Crack in the Ice). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: July 12 – July 18	Free story unlock for Season 3 Episode 3. The new Return to A Crack in the Ice achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: Rising Flames: July 06, 2021 — July 13, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 3 Episode 2 (Rising Flames). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: July 5 – July 11	Free story unlock for Season 3 Episode 2. The new Return to Rising Flames achievement category with new achievements.
PvP Tournament Week: July 05, 2021 — July 12, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvP
Enjoy a series of special event tournaments! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: July 5 – July 11	During the PvP Tournament Week each day will feature eight additional automated daily tournaments of a different format, offset from regular Conquest tournaments. Tournament Schedule Monday, July 5: 2v2 Team Deathmatch Tuesday, July 6: 3v3 Team Deathmatch Wednesday, July 7: Stronghold Thursday, July 8: 4v4 Team Deathmatch Friday, July 9: 2v2 Team Deathmatch Saturday, July 10: 3v3 Team Deathmatch	Greater Call of the Mists: Earn increased rewards in PvP during community events! +15% PvP Rank Points +25% Reward Track Progress +200% Magic Find (PvP Only)
Living World Return: Out of the Shadows: June 29, 2021 — July 06, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 3 Episode 1 (Out of the Shadows). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: June 28 – July 4	Free story unlock for Season 3 Episode 1. The new Return to Out of the Shadows achievement category with new achievements.
World vs. World No Downed State: June 18, 2021 — June 25, 2021(duration: 7 days)WvW
The downed state has been disabled in WvW during this event! Additionally, earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Live: Summer 2021		No Downed State: If you die, you will skip the downed state and go directly to being defeated.  Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Living World Return: Seeds of Truth and Point of No Return: June 15, 2021 — June 22, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 2 Episodes 7 and 8 (Seeds of Truth and Point of No Return). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: June 14 – June 20	Free story unlocks for Season 2 Episodes 7 and 8. The new Return to Seeds of Truth and Point of No Return achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: Echoes of the Past and Tangled Paths: June 08, 2021 — June 15, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 2 Episodes 5 and 6 (Echoes of the Past and Tangled Paths). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: June 7 – June 13	Free story unlocks for Season 2 Episodes 5 and 6. The new Return to Echoes of the Past and Tangled Paths achievement category with new achievements.
Living World Return: The Dragon's Reach: June 01, 2021 — June 08, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 2 Episodes 3 and 4 (The Dragon's Reach: Part 1 and The Dragon's Reach: Part 2). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: May 31 – June 7	Free story unlocks for Season 2 Episodes 3 and 4. The new Return to The Dragon's Reach achievement category with new achievements.
Bonus Event: Fractal Rush: June 01, 2021 — June 08, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
Complete Fractals of the Mists to earn trophies. Spend these trophies on rewards at a fractal researcher to contribute to global community goals! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: May 31 – June 7	Completing Fractals of the Mists rewards Fractal Rush Trophies that can be traded with Fractal Researchers to contribute to the community goal. Participants will receive more Bonus Boxes of Goods for progressing the goal to higher tiers.
PvP League Start Bonus Week: May 25, 2021 — June 01, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvP
The PvP league season has started! Greater Call of the Mists is enabled for the first week of the season. Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: May 24 – May 31		Greater Call of the Mists: Earn increased rewards in PvP during community events! +15% PvP Rank Points +25% Reward Track Progress +200% Magic Find (PvP Only)
Living World Return: Gates of Maguuma and Entanglement: May 25, 2021 — June 01, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
This week: Season 2 Episodes 1 and 2 (Gates of Maguuma and Entanglement). Official page: Guild Wars 2 Weekly Events Schedule: May 24 – May 31	Free story unlocks for Season 2 Episodes 1 and 2. The new Return to Gates of Maguuma and Entanglement achievement category with new achievements.
World vs. World Weeklong Bonus: May 14, 2021 — May 21, 2021(duration: 7 days)WvW
The Mists beckon those with a competitive spirit to battle! Earn double WXP, increased reward-track progress, and increased magic find! Official page: Guild Wars 2 Live: Summer 2021		Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Icebrood Saga: Mobilizing Allies: April 20, 2021 — April 27, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
The kodan are marshaling at the Eye of the North. Earn kodan support marks to purchase rewards and contribute towards bonus rewards!	Players may earn Kodan Support Mark tokens to purchase rewards in order to aid an allied faction and contribute towards bonus rewards.
Icebrood Saga: Mobilizing Allies: April 06, 2021 — April 13, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
The skritt are marshaling at the Eye of the North. Earn skritt support marks to purchase rewards and contribute towards bonus rewards!	Players may earn Skritt Support Mark tokens to purchase rewards in order to aid an allied faction and contribute towards bonus rewards.
Choya Carnival!: April 01, 2021 — April 06, 2021(duration: 5 days)PvE
Adventure as a choya! Or take a break. You do you.	Players may visit the Choya Sage in Lion's Arch to learn (?) more!
Icebrood Saga: Mobilizing Allies: March 23, 2021 — March 30, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
The Olmakhan are marshaling at the Eye of the North. Earn Olmakhan support marks to purchase rewards and contribute towards bonus rewards!	Players may earn Olmakhan Support Mark tokens to purchase rewards in order to aid an allied faction and contribute towards bonus rewards.
Icebrood Saga: Mobilizing Allies: March 09, 2021 — March 16, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
The tengu are marshaling at the Eye of the North. Earn support marks to purchase rewards and contribute toward bonus rewards!	Players may earn Tengu Support Mark tokens to purchase rewards in order to aid an allied faction and contribute towards bonus rewards.
Icebrood Saga: Mobilizing Allies: February 16, 2021 — February 23, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
The Exalted are marshaling at the Eye of the North. Earn support marks to purchase rewards and contribute toward bonus rewards!	Players may earn Exalted Support Mark tokens to purchase rewards in order to aid an allied faction and contribute towards bonus rewards.
Icebrood Saga: Mobilizing Allies: January 19, 2021 — January 26, 2021(duration: 7 days)PvE
The Deldrimor dwarves are marshaling at the Eye of the North. Earn support marks to purchase rewards and contribute toward bonus rewards!	Players may earn Deldrimor Support Mark tokens to purchase rewards in order to aid an allied faction and contribute towards bonus rewards.
Icebrood Saga: Mobilizing Allies: December 01, 2020 — December 08, 2020(duration: 7 days)PvE
The Ebon Vanguard is marshaling at the Eye of the North. Earn tokens to purchase rewards and contribute towards bonus rewards!	Players may earn Ebon Vanguard Support Mark tokens to purchase rewards in order to aid an allied faction and contribute towards bonus rewards.
Icebrood Saga: Mobilizing Allies: November 17, 2020 — November 24, 2020(duration: 7 days)PvE
An allied faction is marshaling at the Eye of the North. Earn tokens to purchase rewards and contribute toward bonus rewards!	Players may earn Crystal Bloom Support Mark tokens to purchase rewards in order to aid an allied faction and contribute towards bonus rewards.
Extra Life: October 30, 2020 — November 16, 2020(duration: 17 days)PvE, WvW and PvP
Team ArenaNet is streaming for 24 hours to raise funds for Children’s Hospitals COVID-19 Impact Fund! Official page: Extra Life 2020 Is Next Week!	Players who log-in during the event receive a special title, "The Extra Life", if they have not already received it the past year. Once the team hit their first fundraising goal, an in-game event will begin awarding all characters an enhancement, stackable with each goal reached.	Extra Life Bonus: Bonuses per stack include the following: +5% Magic Find +5% Experience Gain (All Sources) +3% WvW Reward Track Progress +3% PvP Reward Track Progress
Player vs. Player Tournament: October 06, 2020 — October 12, 2020(duration: 6 days)PvP
Autumn is finally here, and there’s nothing better to ward off early chills than going absolutely berserk on the battlefield. From October 6 to October 12, take part in a week of Player vs. Player tournament events and get your blood pumping! Official page: A Week of Special Tournament Events	Each day will feature eight additional daily tournaments of a different format, offset from regular Conquest tournaments. Tournament Schedule Tuesday, October 6: 2v2 Team Deathmatch Wednesday, October 7: 3v3 Team Deathmatch Thursday, October 8: Stronghold Friday, October 9: 4v4 Team Deathmatch Saturday, October 10: 2v2 Team Deathmatch Sunday, October 11: 3v3 Team Deathmatch Monday, October 12: Stronghold	Greater Call of the Mists: Earn increased rewards in PvP during community events! +15% PvP Rank Points +25% Reward Track Progress +200% Magic Find (PvP Only)
Weeklong Bonus Event: Fractal Rush: September 29, 2020 — October 06, 2020(duration: 7 days)PvE
Bringing back something tangible from the chaos of the Mists is always fun—unless it’s a Champion Branded Riftstalker—and next week you’ll earn even more rewards. Official page: Weeklong Bonus Event: Fractal Rush	Completing Fractals of the Mists rewards Sense of Community Trophies that can be traded with Fractal Researchers to contribute to the community goal. Participants will receive more Bonus Boxes of Goods for progressing the goal to higher tiers.
World Boss Rush: August 18, 2020 — August 25, 2020(duration: 7 days)PvE
The World Boss Rush special event returns next week! The dreaded Drakkar has been added to the list of bosses who could use a little extra thrashing, and Bonus Boxes of Goods now have a very rare chance to contain a Crystal Infusion or Heart of the Khan-Ur. Official page: World Boss Rush Returns August 18	You’ll get more Bonus Box of Goods for defeating bosses at the end of longer and tougher event chains. Taking down world bosses will progress the overall community goal. You’ll receive rewards for all tiers the community has reached, as long you participate in at least one.
World vs. World Weeklong Bonus: August 14, 2020 — August 21, 2020(duration: 7 days)WvW
Get ready for high stakes—and increased rewards—in World vs. World! Starting on August 14, take advantage of bonuses to reward-track progress, world experience, and magic find for a full week. There’s just one little catch: it seems that a freak fluctuation in the fabric of the Mists will completely disable the downed state for the duration of the event. We’re sure you’ll be fine! Official page: World vs. World Weeklong Bonus Returns August 14		No Downed State: If you die, you will skip the downed state and go directly to being defeated.  Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Welcome Back: April 28, 2020 — May 18, 2020(duration: 20 days)PvE, PvP and WvW
Catch up on the high-stakes story of The Icebrood Saga—for free! For the next three weeks, we’re welcoming everyone back to Tyria by making each episode released so far free to unlock... We’ve also got an in-game buff to help speed you on your way, starting today! Enjoy an additional 30% Magic Find, 50% XP from all sources, 30% WvW Reward Track progress, and 30% PvP Reward Track progress. Official page: Welcome Back to Guild Wars 2	These The Icebrood Saga episodes were available for free during specific periods, one per week: Prologue: Bound by Blood Whisper in the Dark Shadow in the Ice	New Hero Jump Start Boost: +50% Experience Gain (All Sources) +30% Magic Find +30% WvW Reward Track Progress +30% PvP Reward Track Progress
Call to Glory: February 25, 2020 — March 03, 2020(duration: 7 days)WvW and PvP
On February 25, changes are sweeping the Mists, and we’re calling all competitors! Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just setting foot in the Mist War, there are plenty of new challenges to face and rewards to reap. Official page: Call to Glory: February 2020 Competitive Update		Greater Call of the Mists (WvW): Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)  Greater Call of the Mists: Earn increased rewards in PvP during community events! +15% PvP Rank Points +25% Reward Track Progress +200% Magic Find (PvP Only)
Extra Life: October 25, 2019 — November 11, 2019(duration: 17 days)PvE, WvW and PvP
Team ArenaNet is streaming for 24 hours to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network! Official page: Extra Life 2019 Is Next Week!	Players who log-in during the event receive a special title, "The Extra Life", if they have not already received it the past year. Once the team hit their first fundraising goal, an in-game event will begin awarding all characters an enhancement, stackable with each goal reached.	Extra Life Bonus: Bonuses per stack include the following: +5% Magic Find +5% Experience Gain (All Sources) +3% WvW Reward Track Progress +3% PvP Reward Track Progress
Expansion Boost: September 03, 2019 — September 17, 2019(duration: 14 days)PvE
Do you need a little help cutting through the jungle? A leg up in your trek across the desert? Don’t miss the Expansion Boost Special Event! Official page: Catch Up with the Expansion Boost Special Event	Gain double mastery experience in Heart of Thorns, Living World Season 3, Path of Fire, and Living World Season 4 maps.	Path of Fire Mastery Booster: +100% Path of Fire Mastery XP.  Heart of Thorns Mastery Booster: +100% Heart of Thorns Mastery XP.
Champion Rush: August 20, 2019 — August 27, 2019(duration: 7 days)PvE
Walloping world bosses might make Tyria safer, but there are plenty of smaller threats lurking around the countryside. They may not be as tough, but they’re plenty mean—and we’re counting on you to remind them who’s boss. Official page: Champion Rush Begins Next Week	Each time you kill a champion enemy in Central Tyria maps, you’ll receive a Champion Mark in addition to normal loot drops. Trade Champion Marks to Consortium officers in capital cities in exchange for Bonus Boxes of Goods.
World Boss Rush: July 16, 2019 — July 23, 2019(duration: 7 days)PvE
The World Boss Rush special event is back next week for another round of vigorous villain vanquishing and bonus rewards. Official page: World Boss Rush Returns July 16	You’ll get more Bonus Box of Goods for defeating bosses at the end of longer and tougher event chains. Taking down world bosses will progress the overall community goal. You’ll receive rewards for all tiers the community has reached, as long you participate in at least one.
WvW Core Swap: July 05, 2019 — July 12, 2019(duration: 7 days)WvW
As the old saying goes, “You never truly know your enemy until you’ve defeated them and stolen their profession’s skills.” You can finally put this wisdom into practice in your everyday life during the WvW Core Swap Special Event! Official page: Coming Soon: WvW Core Swap Special Event	Defeating an enemy player in World vs. World spawns a glowing orb. Claiming the orb will grant you some knowledge of your enemy’s profession. You’ll retain your own weapon skills and gain access to a special skill that allows you to use the healing, utility, and elite skills of the defeated player’s profession.
Destabilized Magic: June 11, 2019 — June 25, 2019(duration: 14 days)PvE
Qadim's machinations are causing ripples outside the Mystic Forge, touching certain world bosses in Central Tyria with condensed ley energy. From June 11 to June 25, defeat these powerful enemies to mine colorful crystal essence. Bring essences to skritt near the Mystic Forge to create shiny weapons—and then consult with the skritt to learn how you can make your shiny weapons even shinier. Official page: Let's Get Shiny!	All world boss events leave ley-line nodes behind which can be harvested and combined to turn into Shiny and Ultra Shiny weapons.
Meta-Event Rush: June 04, 2019 — June 11, 2019(duration: 7 days)PvE
Priory scholars have long debated the merits of various schools of magic, but one rises above the rest in efficacy, impact, and ease of use: the power of friendship. Exhaustive studies suggest that if we all believe in each other and work together, we can accomplish incredible things. Let’s test our hypothesis! Official page: Weeklong Bonus Event: Meta-Event Rush!	No daily cap on all world meta event completion rewards and additional loot for some Meta-Events.
World Boss Rush: May 06, 2019 — May 13, 2019(duration: 7 days)PvE
We think the biggest, baddest monsters terrorizing Tyria’s farmlands, swamps, coastlines, tundra, volcanos—and more!—have gotten a little too comfortable in their routines. We’re shaking things up by hitting them where it counts—right in the loot drops. Official page: Weeklong Bonus Event: World Boss Beatdown!	Players gained a Bonus Box of Goods as additional drop from participating in World boss events.
World vs. World Weeklong Bonus: April 26, 2019 — May 03, 2019(duration: 7 days)WvW
Get ready for high stakes—and increased rewards—in World vs. World! Starting on April 26, take advantage of bonuses to reward-track progress, world experience, and magic find for a full week. There’s just one little catch: it seems that a freak fluctuation in the fabric of the Mists will completely disable the downed state for the duration of the event. We’re sure you’ll be fine! Official page: World vs. World Weeklong Bonus		No Downed State: If you die, you will skip the downed state and go directly to being defeated.  Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Extra Life: November 04, 2018 — November 11, 2018(duration: 7 days)PvE, WvW and PvP
Team ArenaNet is streaming for 24 hours to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network! Official page: Our 24-Hour Extra Life Stream Begins Tomorrow	Players who logged in during the 24-hour Extra Life charity livestream received a special title, "The Extra Life", 50,000 karma, a special seven-day bonus, and an Endless Interface Crafter Golem Tonic in celebration for the Team ArenaNet reaching the funding goals.	Extra Life Bonus: Bonuses per stack include the following: +5% Magic Find +3% Experience Gain (All Sources) +3% WvW Reward Track Progress +3% PvP Reward Track Progress
Bloodlust: September 28, 2018 — October 05, 2018(duration: 7 days)WvW
The Mist War is roiling at the end of this month, with enhanced bonuses for controlling the Ruins of Power in the Borderlands. Take advantage of the high stakes to earn greater rewards in WvW for a week! Official page: World vs. World Weeklong Bonus		Enhanced Minor, Major and Superior Borderlands Bloodlust grants bonus attributes to realms capturing Ruins of Power.  Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Weekend Boss Blitz Bonanza: August 10, 2018 — August 13, 2018(duration: 3 days)PvE
Can you decimate five thousand bosses in one weekend? Don’t worry, you won’t have to do it all by yourself! Official page: Weekend Boss Blitz Bonanza	Players had to defeat 5,000 Boss Blitz bosses to earn rewards. The goal was increased to 7,500 and 10,000 bosses, with additional rewards. The total reward for each player who participated in the weekend event was 25 Celebration Boosters and 45 Zephyrite Supply Boxes.
World vs. World Weeklong Bonus: June 08, 2018 — June 15, 2018(duration: 7 days)WvW
Get ready for high stakes—and increased rewards—in World vs. World! Starting on Friday, June 8, take advantage of bonuses to reward-track progress, world experience, and magic find for a full week. There’s just one little catch: it seems that a freak fluctuation in the fabric of the Mists will completely disable the downed state for the duration of the event. We’re sure you’ll be fine! Official page: World vs. World Weeklong Bonus		No Downed State: If you die, you will skip the downed state and go directly to being defeated.  Call of War: Earn increased rewards in WvW during events! +100% WXP +25% WvW Reward Track Progress +50% Magic Find (WvW Only)
Bonus Weekend Event: April 20, 2018 — April 23, 2018(duration: 3 days)PvE and WvW
You can’t get blood from a stone—and if any necromancers have found a way to do that, we don’t want to know. But starting on April 20, you can get neat bonuses by applying resource-gathering implements to rocks, trees, plant life, and your mortal enemies! Official page: April 20—Guild Wars 2 Weekend Bonus		Bonus Weekend Event: Experience earned in open world PvE and WvW is doubled. 33% chance to earn extra resources when gathering.
Mordremoth's Minions Invade Tyria: September 10, 2015 — September 14, 2015(duration: 4 days)PvE
Mordremoth is rallying its forces, sending armies of Mordrem out of the Maguuma Jungle to test Central Tyria’s defenses. Drive back the invasion, and stop the jungle dragon from sinking its teeth into vulnerable territory! Official page: The Mordrem Are Coming	Level 18 events spawned periodically at Brisban Wildlands, Kessex Hills, and Diessa Plateau. For successfully defeating the enemies, players were rewarded Mordrem Blooms which could be traded for several items.
Golem Rush: July 17, 2015 — July 24, 2015(duration: 7 days)WvW
Will you join your new golem overlords, or will you act as a last bastion of humanoid kind and work to thwart their uprising? The choice is yours! Official page: Siege Golems Are Better, Faster, and Stronger in World vs. World between July 17 and 24	Siege golems had no supply cost to construct, moved at 100% increased movement speed and dealt 100% additional damage against players and other siege golems. Each kill on an enemy player granted your team one point toward your realm’s total score.	Mist War Summons: Earn increased rewards in WvW during special events! +15% WXP (WvW only) +15% Experience from Kills (WvW only) +50% Magic Find (WvW only)
Penny Arcade Expo#2015: January 24, 2015 — January 25, 2015(duration: 1 day)PvE, WvW
A look at the upcoming purchasable expansion pack Heart of Thorns with the Guild Wars 2: Beyond the Point of No Return presentation.		Experience Bonus: Character experience and WvW experience earned in any public map is doubled. Does not affect instances, dungeons, or activities.
Sneak Attack: December 16, 2014 — January 13, 2015(duration: 28 days)WvW
There’s no better way to show off your holiday cheer than bashing in some skulls in PvP and WvW! Official page: Introducing the Wintersday Competitive-Event Schedule	Temporarily removed white swords that normally appear on objectives, such as towers or keeps in WvW, to encourage players to be more sneaky, as well as encourage players to defend valuable structures. Every player kill in WvW awarded a point towards their home world's war score, and every kill using a finisher would earn another extra point.	Mist War Summons: Earn increased rewards in WvW during special events! +15% WXP (WvW only) +15% Experience from Kills (WvW only) +50% Magic Find (WvW only)
Lost Shores: November 16, 2012 — November 18, 2012(duration: 2 days)PvE
The karka have invaded Lion's Arch, and the Lionguard organized a counter-attack to kill the Ancient Karka. Official page: The Lost Shores	A meta event spread around different locations, composed by three phases, involving researching and discovering a method to harm the karka and then driving them out at several locations. Players were scaled up to level 80 for the duration of this event. Players received a special reward at the event completion.

Notes

• PvE special events usually start and end at approximately Tuesday 09:00 America/Los_Angeles.
• WvW special events usually start and end at approximately Friday 18:00.
• PvP special events usually start and end at approximately Tuesday 12:00 America/Los_Angeles.