What is the most recent Guild Wars 2 release?

Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity, released October 28, 2025. This page recaps the Guild Wars 2 story leading up to it.

Do I need to replay everything to catch up?

No. This page gives a spoiler-safe, arc-by-arc recap of the 8 story arcs before Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity, each linking to its era on the timeline so you can go as deep as you like.

What order should I play the Guild Wars 2 story in?

Release order is the recommended play order. See the full story & play order for the complete, spoiler-free list.

Will this page spoil the current story?

Only if you choose to. The recap is hidden by default and revealed in a single click, so you stay in control of what you see.

Returning? Catch up first

Catch up before Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity

Stepping back into Tyria for the latest release? Here is the story so far — the arcs leading up to Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity, recapped one by one and linked into the timeline, so you can pick up right where you left off.

Spoiler-safe by default: the recap below stays hidden until you reveal it in one click. Titles, settings and dates are always safe to read.

The latest release

Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity

ExpansionOctober 28, 2025

the island of Castora

See Visions of Eternity on the timeline

GW2 WikiVisions of Eternity (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)

The story so far

The 8 arcs leading up to Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity, oldest first. Each links into its era on the timeline.

Recap hidden — reveal it when you're ready.

1
Game1320 AE – 1326 AE
Rise of Zhaitan
Guild Wars 2
Kralkatorrik awakens and breaks Destiny's Edge (1320); the Pact forms under Trahearne and the Commander (1325) and defeats the undead Elder Dragon Zhaitan, ending the Rising of Orr (1326): the core Guild Wars 2 personal story.
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GW2 WikiZhaitan (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
GW2 WikiTimeline (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
2
Living World1326 AE – 1327 AE
Scarlet's War
Living World Season 1
Living World Season 1: Scarlet Briar's alliances (Aetherblades, Toxic and Molten) and her Clockwork invasions ravage Tyria, climaxing in the Battle for Lion's Arch where she is killed.
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GW2 WikiScarlet Briar (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
GW2 WikiLiving World (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
3
Living WorldExpansionLiving World1327 AE – 1330 AE
Heart of Thorns
Living World Season 2 · Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns · Living World Season 3
Mordremoth wakes beneath Lion's Arch and destroys the Pact fleet over the Maguuma jungle; across Season 2, Heart of Thorns, and Season 3 the Jungle Dragon is slain, Aurene is born, and the White Mantle's resurgence is crushed.
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GW2 WikiHeart of Thorns (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
GW2 WikiMordremoth (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
4
ExpansionLiving World1330 AE – 1332 AE
Path of Fire
Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire · Living World Season 4
Balthazar's hunt for the Elder Dragons ends in his defeat in the Crystal Desert; Palawa Joko is destroyed (1331), and Kralkatorrik is slain in the Mists as Aurene ascends as the Elder Dragon of Crystal and Light (1332).
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GW2 WikiPath of Fire (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
GW2 WikiLiving World Season 4 (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
5
Living World1332 AE – 1335 AE
The Icebrood Saga
The Icebrood Saga
Bangar Ruinbringer's All-Legion Rally splits the charr into civil war over the Elder Dragon Jormag; the war ends, Jormag and Primordus reawaken, and the dragons of Ice and Fire destroy each other at the Dragonstorm (1334).
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GW2 WikiThe Icebrood Saga (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
GW2 WikiJormag (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
6
Expansion1335 AE – 1336 AE
End of Dragons
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons
Cantha reopens its borders after centuries of isolation; the eldest Elder Dragon, Soo-Won, is corrupted and slain, ending the Elder Dragon cycle, and with her death the Age of Aurene begins.
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GW2 WikiGuild Wars 2: End of Dragons (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
7
Expansion1336 AE – 1337 AE
Secrets of the Obscure
Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure
The Kryptis of Nayos breach Tyria as the Wizard's Tower and Amnytas are revealed; the wizard Mabon falls holding the wards, and Peitha overthrows the Midnight King Eparch and takes his place as Nayos's Midnight King.
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GW2 WikiGuild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)
8
Expansion1337 AE – 1338 AE
Janthir Wilds
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds
The Tyrian Alliance turns toward the Janthir Wilds, where the ancient titans resurface from the Foundry of Failed Creations and are defeated at Mount Balrior.
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GW2 WikiGuild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds (Guild Wars 2 Wiki)

Prefer to play it in order?

The full, spoiler-free release and play order of the Guild Wars 2 story — every chapter, in the order to play it.

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Questions & answers

What is the most recent Guild Wars 2 release?: Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity, released October 28, 2025. This page recaps the Guild Wars 2 story leading up to it.
Do I need to replay everything to catch up?: No. This page gives a spoiler-safe, arc-by-arc recap of the 8 story arcs before Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity, each linking to its era on the timeline so you can go as deep as you like.
What order should I play the Guild Wars 2 story in?: Release order is the recommended play order. See the full story & play order for the complete, spoiler-free list.
Will this page spoil the current story?: Only if you choose to. The recap is hidden by default and revealed in a single click, so you stay in control of what you see.

See the complete timeline

Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity

The story so far

Rise of Zhaitan

Scarlet's War

Heart of Thorns

Path of Fire

The Icebrood Saga

End of Dragons

Secrets of the Obscure

Janthir Wilds

Prefer to play it in order?

Questions & answers