Guild Wars Reforged, the current quasi-remaster of ArenaNet’s 2005 MMORPG, is coming to cell totally free, although there’s a catch when you do not already personal the sport on PC.
The free cell model of Guild Wars Reforged is slated to launch globally this summer time for iOS and Android gadgets and can embrace the sport’s authentic Prophecies story marketing campaign. Nevertheless, that preliminary, free marketing campaign will embrace advertisements. To unlock the sport’s extra campaigns and go ad-free, gamers might want to purchase every marketing campaign individually on PC for $7 (or within the case of the Eye of the North growth and bonus mission pack, $10).
There’s a silver lining for many who already personal Guild Struggle Reforged. Those that have already bought the PC model of the sport can hyperlink their ArenaNet account to realize entry to the entire, ad-free cell model freed from cost. As soon as accounts are linked, progress between the PC and cell model might be synchronized between gadgets. Gamers on PC and cell will play on the identical servers, enabling cross-play between platforms.
In a press launch, sport director Stephen Clarke-Wilson stated the workforce used its expertise engaged on Guild Wars Reforged UI and getting it engaged on the Steam Deck helped when it got here time to rebuild the MMO for cell.
“That deep dive into the consumer interface code has been rolled into rebuilding the consumer expertise for cell platforms,” Clarke-Wilson stated.
Guild Wars Reforged launched late final 12 months, simplifying the method of making an attempt to determine which model of the MMO to purchase and including controller assist and Steam Deck verification. It additionally added graphical enhancements like ambient occlusion, higher bloom results, HD talent icons, rebuilt 3D audio, and assist for higher-resolution screens to the subscription-free MMO.
On the gameplay entrance, Reforged added a brand new quest-tracking system to assist information gamers to their vacation spot. To rejoice the sport’s twenty first anniversary, it most just lately acquired new quests and even a brand new dungeon.
Whereas the unique Guild Wars probably will not be receiving new expansions any time quickly, its sequel, Guild Wars 2, does commonly obtain new content material. Its sixth and newest growth launched final October, including new housing choices and extra.