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The third expansion to the popular Guild Wars 2 MMORPG from ArenaNet studio. The action Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons takes place on an island inhabited by the Cantha tribe, which for 200 years has had no contact with the rest of the world.
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons is the third major expansion for the 2012 MMORPG Guild Wars 2. The expansion was developed by ArenaNet studio, the same team that produced the main game.
Plot
The expansion offers a new story line, which is set on Cantha - an island region which is home to the oldest human nation Tyria. This place was isolated from the world for 200 years due to a curse. During this time, many ingenious uses for the material known as dragonjade have been discovered, which, combined with a richness in magic, has provided the local communities with access to solutions and technologies unknown nowhere else. However, the dragon cycle that drives development and prosperity is beginning to fade. As a result, Cantha is likely to once again become part of the larger world, but the price for this may be the loss of progress earned through years of isolation.
Mechanics
End of Dragons is a classic add-on that doesn't bring any revolutionary changes and instead focuses on expanding the content of Guild Wars 2. The expansion primarily introduces many new locations and adventures. The project also offers an additional mount in the form of a giant siege turtle. This is the first animal in the game that can be ridden by two players - all previous ones could only be ridden by one character.
The expansion also introduces a new skiff for transporting groups of players, as well as a new fishing mechanic that allows players to earn extra food and participate in special tournaments to determine the best anglers in Tyria.
End of Dragons also offers new elite specialisations for all nine professions, introducing previously unknown gameplay mechanics. There are also fresh strike missions for teams of ten players and a host of additional items, including third-generation legendary weapons.
Technical aspects
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons can be purchased separately or in a bundle with the previous two expansions and the basic version of the game. The expansion itself only requires the base Guild Wars 2 to work.
Videos and Screens
[1:41] Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons launch trailer
[2:30] Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons gameplay trailer #1
PC Gamer: 81 / 100 by Phil Savage
A worthy send-off to Guild Wars 2's Elder Dragon saga, and a reason to be optimistic about the future of the game.
PC Invasion: 8 / 10 by Logan Broadley
There was a lot riding on the return to Cantha in Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons. It's an iconic location steeped in the franchise's history. Fortunately, the latest expansion delivers an experience worthy of the hype. The end of the Dragon Cycle narrative will challenge you, teach you exciting new skills, and leave you feeling content. The story isn't overly long, but there are plenty of activities to keep you busy for many hours around Cantha.
COGconnected: 75 / 100 by Jacob Greenwood
If you love focused stories in MMORPG’s, End of Dragons is an expansion that not only adds to, but builds on, a well established world. With all the other content EoD adds, there is so much to do. Yet the story is the highlight, ushering you forth as the hero you want your character to be, if you’re brave enough to face the End of Dragons.
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3 2.8 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 2.8 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTS 250 / Radeon HD 5770 or better, 55 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit
Base Gamefor Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons
Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 is Doing Great; Will Receive Fourth Expansion
The developers of Guild Wars 2 have praised the excellent results of the End of Dragons expansion and announced that the game will receive a fourth major DLC.
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Adrian Werner
March 23, 2022
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragon Expansion Release date and Trailer
We finally got to know the approximate release date of the Guild Wars 2: End of Dragon expansion. The devs also released a trailer for the expansion and revealed some details about its content.
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Adrian Werner
July 28, 2021
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons Delayed to 2022
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons has been delayed. The new expansion for the popular MMORPG from ArenaNet will not debut until next year.
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Hubert Sledziewski
July 4, 2021
Guild Wars 2 Coming to Steam; Third Expansion in the Works
The creators of Guild Wars 2 have announced that their work will be released on Steam in November this year. The third expansion for the game, titled End of Dragons, is also being developed.
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Bart Swiatek
August 26, 2020