ArenaNet unveils Guild Wars 2’s first expansion, Heart of Thorns

I’ve needed this for a while

Guild Wars 2 is a pretty great MMO. It’s buy-to-play, which means you have to purchase the initial package first, then there’s no subscription fees or nasty progression-hindering microtransactions. You buy the game, and it feels like a full game.

Over the past few years though I feel like I’ve done everything that interests me personally, so I’m glad that developer ArenaNet just announced the expansion Heart of Thorns, that will be playable at PAX East this year. It will take place in a jungle-heavy realm, and will allow players to earn new skills, as well as access new “Specializations” that entail cool new abilities like hang gliding.

The main draw is the brand new storyline, which will have players go up against the elder dragon Mordremoth. New maps, another competitive mode, Guild Halls, and extra world events will also await.

Oh, and the base game is $10 temporarily.