Guild Wars 2 Timeline ( Real )

announcement
August 24, 2007

Guild Wars 2 Announcement

ArenaNet officially announced Guild Wars 2 as the sequel to the original Guild Wars game.

beta
December 2009

Beta Testing Begins

The closed beta testing for Guild Wars 2 started, allowing select players to test the game before release.

release
August 28, 2012

Guild Wars 2 Official Release

Guild Wars 2 was officially released worldwide, allowing players to experience the new MMORPG.

announcement
January 2015

Heart of Thorns Expansion Announced

ArenaNet announced the first expansion for Guild Wars 2, named Heart of Thorns.

expansion_release
October 23, 2015

Heart of Thorns Expansion Release

The Heart of Thorns expansion was released, introducing new professions, maps, and gameplay mechanics.

content_update
July 2016

Living World Season 3 Launch

The launch of Living World Season 3 introduced new story content and dynamic events to Guild Wars 2 players.

announcement
May 2017

Path of Fire Expansion Announced

Guild Wars 2's second expansion, Path of Fire, was officially announced.

expansion_release
September 22, 2017

Path of Fire Expansion Release

Path of Fire expansion was released, adding mounts and new desert-themed maps to the game.

content_update
December 2018

Living World Season 4 Launch

Living World Season 4 content started rolling out, continuing the evolving narrative in Guild Wars 2.

announcement
August 2020

End of Dragons Expansion Announced

ArenaNet announced the third expansion, End of Dragons, set to bring new maps and dragon-themed content.

Guild Wars 2 Timeline ( Fictional )

history_foundation
Year 0 AE (After Exodus)

The Founding of Kryta

The nation of Kryta is founded after the mysterious fallen god Abaddon is sealed away by the gods, marking an age of peace and prosperity.

mythic_event
Year -247 AE

The Exodus of the Gods

The six human gods leave Tyria after vanquishing Abaddon, entrusting the world to mortals and shaping the course of history.

cataclysm
247 AE

The Great Collapse

The Elder Dragon Zhaitan awakens and lays waste to the continent of Tyria, corrupting its creatures and causing widespread devastation.

military_alliance
249 AE

The Rise of the Pact

In response to Zhaitan's threat, the humans, charr, norn, and asura form the Pact, a military alliance to combat the Elder Dragons.

battle
250 AE

The Battle of Claw Island

The Pact launches a massive offensive against Zhaitan's forces on Claw Island, culminating in his defeat by the commander and allies.

cataclysm
1325 AE

Awakening of Mordremoth

The Elder Dragon Mordremoth rises from the jungles of Maguuma, threatening the sylvari and all of Tyria with corruption.

political_event
1330 AE

The Order of Whispers' Coup

The Order of Whispers uncovers and fights against internal threats, reshaping its leadership and strategies to better handle dark conspiracies.

battle
1336 AE

The Battle of Dragon's Stand

The Pact confronts and defeats Mordremoth in a climactic battle at Dragon's Stand, ending its corruption and devastation.

cataclysm
1350 AE

Awakening of Kralkatorrik

Kralkatorrik, the Elder Dragon of crystals, awakens and begins devastating the Crystal Desert and nearby regions.

cultural_event
1365 AE

The Forge of the Zephyrites

The Zephyrites establish new technologies and trade routes, becoming a significant faction influencing aerial travel and commerce.

reconstruction_event
1369 AE

The War for Lion's Arch

Following Kralkatorrik's destruction of Lion's Arch, the various races unite to rebuild the important city and fend off further threats.