Guild Wars 2 fans, mark your calendars. The highly anticipated sixth expansion for the beloved MMORPG has been delayed to October 2025, according to Game Director Josh Davis. While previous expansions dropped in August, this new timeline gives the team at ArenaNet extra breathing room to meet quality standards without crunching.
Official Message from Game Director Josh Davis
Josh Davis shared the following update with the community:
“Hey, everyone,
I wanted to share an update regarding the launch timing of our next expansion for Guild Wars 2. While we’ve released our last two expansions in August, we’ve made the decision to shift our next expansion launch to October. This extra time will allow us to ensure the expansion meets our quality standards without crunching.
This change for the sixth expansion will not impact the release timing of the final quarterly update for Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds.
We appreciate your patience and support as we take this needed time to bring the next chapter of Guild Wars 2 to life. We’ll be sharing more information about our next expansion this summer, and in the meantime, we have more content and events coming to keep the adventure going, including the final quarterly release for Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds. As always, thanks for being part of the Guild Wars 2 community!”
—Josh Davis, Game Director
What’s Next for Players?
Although the Guild Wars 2 expansion delay may come as a surprise, many fans are praising the decision to prioritize both developer well-being and product quality. The good news? This shift will not affect the final update for the current expansion, Janthir Wilds, which is still on track.
Players can look forward to more content and events leading up to the October release, as well as more expansion details this summer.
Final Thoughts
Delays can be tough, but in this case, it reflects a commitment to delivering a polished and satisfying experience. Stay tuned with us for more updates from ArenaNet and keep exploring Tyria while we wait for the next big adventure.