ArenaNet has surprised the MMORPG community with the announcement of Guild Wars Reforged, a remastering of the influential game released in 2005. This new title will be available on Steam starting December 3rd, at a price of 19.99 euros, and will include the three original campaigns: Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall. Players who already own the original game will be able to access the remaster for free, which is an incentive for veterans looking to relive the experience.
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ArenaNet’s goal with Guild Wars Reforged is to modernize gameplay and make it accessible to current players, especially those using hardware like the Steam Deck. The update includes significant improvements to the interface, such as larger text and full controller support, which will ease the adaptation to new gaming styles on portable consoles.
Visually, the remastering introduces advanced graphical effects, including bloom, ambient occlusion, and improvements in lighting and textures, optimized for modern GPUs. Additionally, a new quest tracking system has been implemented, designed to guide players through their adventures with ease. Enhanced audio is also promised to enrich immersion, a key aspect of the gaming experience.
ArenaNet has emphasized that these improvements will be accessible to all players, without the inclusion of exclusive content for the new edition. This aims to simplify purchasing options for new players and attract a new generation to a title that, since its launch, has left an indelible mark on the world of MMORPGs.
