Guild Wars Reforged Gold for Global

This isn't a one-off polish—Arenanet partnered with 2weeks (ex-Arenanet devs with 14+ years on GW1) for ongoing development. Launch focuses on visuals (HD textures, lighting, sky effects), audio (3D positional), UI/quest tracking, and controller/Steam Deck support. Post-launch: more QoL, potential balance tweaks, and community-requested features (no roadmap yet, but "further improvements" confirmed). PvP depth unchanged at launch (instant lvl20, endless builds), but watch for queues spiking with new players. Expect patches like better hero AI or elite area speedruns.

Yes—full cross-play across all modes (PvE, PvP, guilds). Servers are unified; only account logins differ. Steam players log in via Steam credentials (new accounts post-Dec 3), while standalone uses ArenaNet/email. Join the same parties, guilds, Random Arenas, or GvG matches seamlessly. Download the standalone client free from ArenaNet if you own via Steam for flexibility. No splits—everyone in Tyria together.

Linking works only on the same platform (Steam-to-Steam or ArenaNet-to-ArenaNet)—no cross-linking. For Steam players:

Launch Guild Wars Reforged on Steam after Dec 3 and create a new Steam-linked account (old accounts are ArenaNet-only).

Earn HoM points by completing campaigns, challenges, and titles (aim for 10+ for Fiery Dragon Sword).

In Guild Wars 2 (Steam version), go to Options > Account Linking—your Reforged progress auto-syncs.
Rewards like weapons, armors, minis, and titles appear instantly in GW2 inventory. Existing ArenaNet GW1 accounts link to ArenaNet GW2 as before. New players can rush Prophecies for quick 10-point HoM in ~20-30 hours with optimized hero builds.

Guild Wars Reforged uses the same low-spec requirements as the original Guild Wars 1, making it runnable on virtually any modern PC, laptop, or Steam Deck. It's officially Steam Deck Verified for smooth 60+ FPS performance at native resolution with default settings—no tweaks needed for portable play.

1. Category	Minimum	Recommended
   OS	Windows 7 32-bit	Windows 7+
   Processor	Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz	Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
   RAM	2 GB	4 GB
   Graphics	ATI Radeon 8500 / GeForce 3 (64MB VRAM)	ATI Radeon 9600 / GeForce FX 5700+
   Storage	4 GB HDD	4 GB HDD
   Internet	56k connection	Broadband

   Perfect for low-end hardware, but expect even better performance with visual upgrades like dynamic lighting and ambient occlusion on newer GPUs.