Special event
Special Events or Bonus Events are events offering a bonus for some part of the game or temporarily changes some game mechanics.
Active events[edit]
There are no active events currently.
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Extra Life: October 29, 2024 — November 19, 2024(duration: 21 days)PvE, WvW and PvP | ||
We're collecting donations to support Extra Life. Charity streams will be on November 1st. Click here to check the website for details. Thanks for your support!
Official page: Help Change Kids’ Health with Our 2024 Extra Life Bundle |
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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 |
Upcoming events[edit]
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Historical events[edit]
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Bonus Event: Return to Season 4: October 01, 2024 — October 08, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE | ||
Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Sunken Treasure Week: July 02, 2024 — July 09, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE | ||
Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender |
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Bonus Event: Heart of Thorns: April 09, 2024 — April 16, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE | ||
Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender |
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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 |
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Bonus Event: Return to Season 2: March 26, 2024 — April 02, 2024(duration: 7 days)PvE | ||
Official page: GuildWars2 Event Calender |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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:
Official page: Guild Wars 2 Black Friday Sales and New Hero Jump Start Event Start Today |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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! |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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! |
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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! |
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Choya Carnival!: April 01, 2021 — April 06, 2021(duration: 5 days)PvE | ||
Adventure as a choya! Or take a break. You do you. |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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: |
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! |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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