Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Forges a New Path with Elite Specs & Major Upgrades

Guild Wars 2 prepares to launch its next major expansion, Visions of Eternity. This new chapter transports players to the mysterious, tropical island of Castor, a land brimming with magical energy that has warped its native creatures. The narrative centers on confronting the malevolent Inquest faction, an Asuran group not seen in a primary role for years. A key feature of the expansion is the introduction of new Elite Specializations for every profession, a highly anticipated addition that promises to redefine combat roles and playstyles. While these specializations do not introduce new weapons, they offer fresh mechanics, with partial reveals hinting at concepts like a bard-inspired Mesmer and a Paragon-like Warrior.

Beyond character progression, the expansion introduces significant gameplay enhancements. The Skimmer mount receives a major rework, gaining the ability to move faster on land and even launch projectiles. Player housing also expands with a new tropical homestead location on Castor and a convenient layout-saving feature.

Finally, a strong focus is placed on significant quality-of-life updates. Players can look forward to long-requested features such as fashion templates, new hairstyles, and a unification of the raids and strikes systems to improve accessibility. The expansion also adds a new suite of legendary items, including weapons and the game's first craftable legendary aqua-breather, ensuring there are plentiful long-term goals for dedicated players.