Guild Wars 2

In short: Guild Wars 2 is an RPG game released in 2012 by ArenaNet, available on PC. Our score: 8.5/10 (highly recommended).

A living, breathing MMORPG with no subscription fee.

Guild Wars 2 redefined the MMO genre with dynamic events, no subscription fee, and a focus on horizontal progression. Features massive world vs world PvP battles.

Game details

• Developer: ArenaNet
• Publisher: NCSoft
• Release year: 2012
• Platforms: PC
• Category: RPG

Our review

The MMO that proved subscriptions aren't necessary. Dynamic events, horizontal progression, and no gear treadmill make this a refreshing alternative.

Pros

• No subscription fee
• Dynamic world events
• Horizontal progression
• Great WvW PvP

Cons

• Story is hit-or-miss
• Living World paywalled
• Aging engine

FAQ

Is there a subscription?

No monthly subscription - buy once and play free forever.

More about this game

• Is Guild Wars 2 worth buying?
• Guild Wars 2 guide
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Last updated: 06/10/2026