Arenanet revealed an enhanced version of its hit MMORPG Guild Wars from 2005. The new version, called Guild Wars Reforged, launches on December 3 with visual upgrades and quality-of-life improvements, plus a reasonable price that gives players access to the entirety of the game’s story and content.
Guild Wars Reforged Features
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New low price
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Steam Deck Verified (pending)
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Support for XInput controllers (such as the Xbox Wireless Controller)
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New quest tracking and direction system
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On-screen control guide
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UI enhanced with HD skill icons, larger text options, and quality-of-life improvements
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Support for high DPI displays
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New ambient occlusion, HD bloom, and antialiasing rendering enhancements
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Rebuilt audio system with environmental effects (no hardware support needed)
The standout addition here is the full XInput controller support. It means you can finally play the game with a controller, something Guild Wars always had the potential for, unlike many MMOs. The sequel? That’s a different story, because inventory management in Guild Wars 2 is already rough even with a mouse and keyboard.
The best thing is that Guild Wars Reforged will be free to existing owners of Guild Wars.
I enjoyed the first game so much that the sequel, Guild Wars 2, is still one of my most-played titles after 13 years. The story of the first game and its unique combat system really stood out back in the day.
Guild Wars Reforged probably won’t pull in a huge wave of new players, but it will give veterans and returning fans a good reason to relive a fantastic MMO with new additions and improvements.
Guild Wars Reforged launches on December 3 for $19.99, including all major expansions.
About the Author – Carlos Hernandez
Carlos Hernandez is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Too Much Gaming, where he writes about video games, reviews, and industry news. A lifelong gamer, he would do anything to experience Final Fantasy Tactics for the first time again and has a love/hate relationship with games that require hunting for new gear to improve your character.
