Flashpoint to Release on May 2nd, Season 3 Nearing Its End

By Suzie Ford on April 25, 2017 | News | 0

ArenaNet has sent word that the next episode in the ongoing Guild Wars 2 Living World Season 3 story will be released on May 2nd. Called Flashpoint, it is the second-to-last chapter in Season 3 and sees Tyria descend into war on two fronts. The paths of the powerful Elder Dragons and the mursaat Lazarus will converge. Developers promise shocking secrets and a threat like none seen before.

In addition, ArenaNet announced a permanent price reduction for the Heart of Thorns expansion to Guild Wars 2. The Standard Edition now costs $29.99, the Digital Deluxe Edition is $54.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $79.99, each coming with a variety of in-game goods.

To access new Living World episodes, players must own Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns; by simply logging in, they can bank episodes to play later. They don't need to have completed the storyline in the expansion to enjoy Season 3. Season 3 content is intended for level-80 characters. Every purchase of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns comes with a Level-80 Boost, which will boost one character to max level and equip them to enjoy all the content available inGuild Wars 2, including Season 3.

To learn more, head to the Guild Wars 2 site.