Guild Wars · New DLC
Guild Wars Afterlife: new DLC after almost 20 years
ArenaNet has announced Guild Wars Afterlife, the original game's first new paid DLC in almost 20 years. Release is scheduled for 13 January 2027. Prepurchase includes a discount and the Vestments of the Order costume.[4]
Unformed: a different skill selection on each run
Players will help lost spirits in Xotecha. The centrepiece is Unformed, a dungeon with changing maps, enemies and bosses. During runs, players draft skills beyond their character's two professions.
Existing characters can join friends or henchmen. Rewards support future runs and play outside the dungeon. Announced platforms are PC, iOS and Android. Standard pricing is 29.99 USD/EUR, with prepurchase at 23.99 USD/EUR; regional and platform prices may vary.[1]
What do you need to buy?
Afterlife requires Guild Wars Reforged. The base game and earlier DLC are separate purchases. Access uses a one-time purchase model without an additional subscription.
Steam account users should buy the DLC through Steam; mobile players should use their platform's store. The prepurchase costume is also planned for separate sale after the DLC launches.[2]
Returning after years away? Check your account first
Owners of any original campaign received access to Reforged, including Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall. Existing character progress and inventories were preserved. Eye of the North and the Bonus Mission Pack remain separate purchases.
Older accounts count as ArenaNet accounts, including those created from an original Steam purchase. Returning players should therefore sign in with their existing credentials and check what they already own before buying again.[3]
In the announcement checked on 4 November, ArenaNet said iOS prepurchase was not yet available. A separate update will announce its availability.[4]
Sources
- ArenaNet — Guild Wars Afterlife announcement
- ArenaNet — Afterlife FAQ (German)
- ArenaNet — Guild Wars Reforged FAQ
- ArenaNet — prepurchase status
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