Guild Wars Reforged: Everything You Need to Know

Some games never really leave you. For many of us who grew up in the mid-2000s, Guild Wars 1 was more than an MMO — it was an obsession built on deep build-crafting, instant max-level PvP, and a world that felt alive even when you played mostly solo with heroes. After almost 20 years, ArenaNet just dropped the update many thought would never come: Guild Wars Reforged. If you've ever felt a pang of nostalgia when you hear the old login music, consider this your sign to come back.

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What Actually Is Guild Wars Reforged?

It's the original Guild Wars 1, brought natively to Steam with a collection of long-requested modern touches. Think of it as a “definitive edition" rather than a full remaster or remake on a new engine.

Key changes at launch (December 3, 2025):

• Native Steam release with Steam Deck Verified status

• Full controller support

• Visual and audio polish (textures, sky effects, ambient sound, remaster)

• Modern UI and significantly improved quest tracking

• One $19.99 purchase includes Prophecies + Factions + Nightfall

• Existing owners of any single campaign get everything unlocked free

The New Pricing Is Actually Insane Value

If you already own even one campaign from 2005–2010, you automatically own the complete trilogy on December 3. That's hundreds of hours of story, elite zones, and titles for zero extra cost.

Steam Deck & Controller Support Changes Everything

You can now play the entire game comfortably from your couch or in bed. Radial menus, reworked camera, and full button mapping make it feel natural on Steam Deck or any controller. Pre-Searing Ascalon at 90 FPS on handheld while lying down? Yes, really.

Hall of Monuments Finally Works on Steam

This was the #1 community request for years. Previously, Steam players couldn't link their GW1 achievements to Guild Wars 2. Now:

• Buy Guild Wars Reforged on Steam → create/link ArenaNet account

• Earn HoM points exactly as before

• Rewards (Fiery Dragon Sword, Heritage armor, minis, titles) appear in GW2 — even if you play GW2 on Steam

Build Depth That Still Hasn't Been Matched

Eight slots on your skill bar. Dual-class system. Hundreds of skills that actually synergize in broken, beautiful ways. The reason veterans still theory-craft in 2025 is simple — almost no modern game lets you combine classes this freely.

Quick example of why it's addictive:

Ongoing Development — This Isn't a One-Off

ArenaNet has partnered with indie studio “Two Weeks" for continued updates after launch. No roadmap yet, but the fact they've committed to long-term support means quality-of-life patches, potential balance passes, and maybe — just maybe — new content down the line.

FAQs on Guild War Reforged

Is Guild Wars Reforged a full graphical remaster like Warcraft III: Reforged?

No. It uses targeted upgrades (textures, lighting, audio) on the original engine, not a ground-up remake.

Do I need to buy Eye of the North separately?

Yes. The $19.99 bundle includes the three standalone campaigns only. Eye of the North is still required for the complete Hall of Monuments (30/50 points).

Can I transfer my old non-Steam account?

Yes — just link your original ArenaNet account when you launch the Steam version. All characters, titles, and HoM progress carry over.

Is PvP still instant max level?

Absolutely. Create a PvP-only character, pick any skills and runes, and jump straight into Random Arenas, GvG, or HA.

Will my old heroes and henchmen builds still work?

100%. Hero AI is unchanged, and the community has 15 years of perfected hero builds ready for hard mode and elite areas.

Thanks for Reading

Guild Wars 1 is officially back, cheaper than ever, and better than it's been in a decade. Whether you're chasing the Fiery Dragon Sword, finally getting Legendary Defender of Ascalon, or just want to relax in pre-Searing again, there's never been a better time.

Stay tuned to MMOJUGG — we'll have speed-level guides, best farming builds, and HoM rush routes the moment the update drops. See you in Tyria!