ArenaNet officially announces the development of Guild Wars, a new online role-playing game.
Guild Wars Prophecies, the original campaign of the Guild Wars series, is released worldwide.
Guild Wars Factions, the first expansion campaign featuring new storylines and professions, is released.
Guild Wars Nightfall, the second expansion with a new continent and profession, is released.
Guild Wars Eye of the North, the first stand-alone expansion linking to Guild Wars 2, is released.
NCSoft, the South Korean video game company, completes acquisition of ArenaNet, the developer of Guild Wars.
The world of Tyria is shaped by the primordial forces, setting the stage for all future civilizations and events.
The Six Gods establish their influence over Tyria, guiding and shaping the world's civilizations and magic.
Humans establish the kingdom of Ascalon, marking the dawn of human civilization in Tyria.
The Charr launch a massive invasion into the human kingdom of Ascalon, igniting a prolonged war.
The god Abaddon unleashes a catastrophic magical event called the Searing, devastating Ascalon and expelling the Charr.
Sunspears are formed as an elite order of warriors to protect the land and confront the rising threats.
Dwayna’s prophecies forewarn the coming of an ancient evil and the arrival of heroes to combat it.
The Black Wings cult rises, led by Shiro Tagachi, spreading plague and darkness across the land.
Black Wings unleash a terrible plague over Kryta and surrounding regions, causing widespread death and despair.
Heroes confront and defeat Shiro Tagachi, bringing an end to the Black Wings plague.
The fanatical White Mantle begin a holy crusade, threatening the stability of Kryta and neighboring lands.
Crusaders of the White Mantle attempt to seize Lion's Arch, resulting in a fierce battle protecting the city.
Charr forces invade Kryta once again, challenging human settlements and igniting new conflicts.
The combined efforts of heroes and allies bring an end to the White Mantle's crusade, restoring relative peace to Kryta.
