Recently, ArenaNet started to tease details about the next Guild Wars 2 expansion with intriguing icon drops. Fans quickly connected the dots, suspecting that new elite specializations for each class would soon be available.
Major Buildcrafting Changes
This expansion promises to significantly alter buildcrafting, with each of the nine classes expected to gain a new elite specialization. Players have been speculating about these potential changes based on recently revealed teaser icons.
A few screenshots have been released, showing exciting updates:
- Mesmers will embrace a musical aspect.
- Rangers will befriend birds.
- There’s a new progression called the Elementalist, complete with a fiery fox spirit.
Island of Castora
The expansion titled Visions of Eternity will launch on October 28. It will take players to the island of Castora to face the Inquest, a group of Asuran mad scientists. Key features include:
- Beachside Homestead plots for player housing
- An updated Skimmer mount with enhanced abilities
- New legendary weapons, including a sought-after aquabreather.
Players will also be able to save and share their house layout with others, making seasonal decorations easier than ever.
This expansion is being developed with player feedback in mind, focusing on quality-of-life improvements following criticisms of previous updates.
Stay tuned for the full list of new elite specializations and the start of the beta on August 20!
