pumpkin pie · Oct 25, 2007, 04:32 AM // 04:32

Will Guild Wars stop updating onces Guild Wars 2 is launched?

what i want to know is

1) This is it? EO:TN is it? the end?
2) Will there be future expansions for Guild Wars?
3) Will you buy more, if there are more stories, skills and explorable areas/maps, dungeons, profession, new heroes to obtain added to Guild Wars in the future?
4) Will there be more festival celebrations with new mysterious gifts (ie mask). Will you still log-in for the festival celebrations?

i for one will still be playing GW1 for a long long long time to come, kinda hope it will keep on going.

Bryant Again · Oct 25, 2007, 04:34 AM // 04:34

1) Nope
2) Nope, but they might add content to GW:EN.
3) Sure

I don't care about a lack of updates, just as long as they keep the servers running.

And if you're so worried about that then damn, look at EverQuest's still open severs. Guild Wars will be fine, if not better.

Winterclaw · Oct 25, 2007, 05:11 AM // 05:11

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Will Guild Wars stop updating onces Guild Wars 2 is launched?

Maybe minor ones while it is still running.

1. Yes.
2. Unless they change their minds, no.
3. Depends
4. For the meantime.

Kityn · Oct 25, 2007, 05:47 AM // 05:47

I am certain GW1 will keep going at least a year or 2 after GW2. Reasons are many people will keep playing GW1 just to grab more titles and other unlocks to add to Hall of Monuments. I know I will and my guildmates. And as long as there is a sizable player base for GW1 it will remain open.

wilebill · Oct 25, 2007, 07:14 AM // 07:14

GW will continue on for many many reasons. ANet would like to keep selling two games rather than just one being the biggest reason.

And, what most do not stop to think about ... if GW2 has greatly improved graphics then it is not going to run on a lot of the older computers that will run GW. Further, will GW2 run on dialup or is broadband going to be required?

GW's player base has a lot of computers that will just barely run GW. They will probably not be able to run GW2 at all. So GW will stay stay quite active I'm thinking.

EPO Bot · Oct 25, 2007, 07:32 AM // 07:32

Even old stuff like Diablo2 still runs on line. Tough the cheaters seemed to have taken absolute control, last time i checked. GW1 will probably slowly shrink over time, until only a few die hard servers remain.

Darksun · Oct 25, 2007, 03:59 PM // 15:59

ugh.. how many times does Anet have to say it. GW will keep running..

Quaker · Oct 25, 2007, 04:44 PM // 16:44

1. Yes, EoN is supposed to be the end of GW1. But if GW2 gets delayed, they may have to come up with something more for GW1
2. Yes - it's called Guild Wars 2
3. Probably not after GW2 comes out.
4. Who cares. Festival celebrations are a bore usually. Whoopie another stupid mask!.

*Darcy* · Oct 25, 2007, 06:38 PM // 18:38

ANet has stated the following since they announced GW2:

1. GW1 servers will continue as long as there is a player base. I don't see them stopping the annual events as, at this point, they are already in the programming and only require a new start/end time each year.

2. There are no "planned" expansions. That does leave the door open for future additions of various kinds. I'm sure it will depend on how the market stands.

wetsparks · Oct 25, 2007, 07:54 PM // 19:54

Most of the op's questions have been answered but only Darcy touched on one. If anything goes wrong to delay the release of GW2, or if the sales of Eye of the North are really good they will more than likely put out another expansion. The first reason is that they would want to keep as much of the original player base playing to help GW2 and if the wait is to long they may lose to many players because of the time. Also, lots of sales and lots of people playing Eye of the North would show ANET that people liked the expansion and a second one would be good for the game and for business.

Oct 25, 2007, 04:32 AM // 04:32	#1
pumpkin pie Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: behind you Guild: bumble bee Profession: E/	GW1 will stop updating onces GW2 is out? Will Guild Wars stop updating onces Guild Wars 2 is launched? what i want to know is 1) This is it? EO:TN is it? the end? 2) Will there be future expansions for Guild Wars? 3) Will you buy more, if there are more stories, skills and explorable areas/maps, dungeons, profession, new heroes to obtain added to Guild Wars in the future? 4) Will there be more festival celebrations with new mysterious gifts (ie mask). Will you still log-in for the festival celebrations? i for one will still be playing GW1 for a long long long time to come, kinda hope it will keep on going. Last edited by pumpkin pie; Oct 25, 2007 at 04:35 AM // 04:35..

Oct 25, 2007, 06:38 PM // 18:38	#9
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	ANet has stated the following since they announced GW2: 1. GW1 servers will continue as long as there is a player base. I don't see them stopping the annual events as, at this point, they are already in the programming and only require a new start/end time each year. 2. There are no "planned" expansions. That does leave the door open for future additions of various kinds. I'm sure it will depend on how the market stands. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 25, 2007, 04:34 AM // 04:34	#2
Bryant Again Hall Hero Join Date: Feb 2006	1) Nope 2) Nope, but they might add content to GW:EN. 3) Sure I don't care about a lack of updates, just as long as they keep the servers running. And if you're so worried about that then damn, look at EverQuest's still open severs. Guild Wars will be fine, if not better.

Oct 25, 2007, 05:47 AM // 05:47	#4
Kityn Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Guild: Heroes of the Horn [HoH] Profession: N/	I am certain GW1 will keep going at least a year or 2 after GW2. Reasons are many people will keep playing GW1 just to grab more titles and other unlocks to add to Hall of Monuments. I know I will and my guildmates. And as long as there is a sizable player base for GW1 it will remain open.

Oct 25, 2007, 07:14 AM // 07:14	#5
wilebill Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt Vernon, Ohio Guild: Band of the Hawk Profession: W/Mo	GW will continue on for many many reasons. ANet would like to keep selling two games rather than just one being the biggest reason. And, what most do not stop to think about ... if GW2 has greatly improved graphics then it is not going to run on a lot of the older computers that will run GW. Further, will GW2 run on dialup or is broadband going to be required? GW's player base has a lot of computers that will just barely run GW. They will probably not be able to run GW2 at all. So GW will stay stay quite active I'm thinking.

Oct 25, 2007, 07:32 AM // 07:32	#6
EPO Bot Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2006 Profession: Mo/N	Even old stuff like Diablo2 still runs on line. Tough the cheaters seemed to have taken absolute control, last time i checked. GW1 will probably slowly shrink over time, until only a few die hard servers remain.

Oct 25, 2007, 03:59 PM // 15:59	#7
Darksun Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Guild: Karr's Castle Profession: W/E	ugh.. how many times does Anet have to say it. GW will keep running..

Oct 25, 2007, 04:44 PM // 16:44	#8
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	1. Yes, EoN is supposed to be the end of GW1. But if GW2 gets delayed, they may have to come up with something more for GW1 2. Yes - it's called Guild Wars 2 3. Probably not after GW2 comes out. 4. Who cares. Festival celebrations are a bore usually. Whoopie another stupid mask!.

Oct 25, 2007, 07:54 PM // 19:54	#10
wetsparks Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006	Most of the op's questions have been answered but only Darcy touched on one. If anything goes wrong to delay the release of GW2, or if the sales of Eye of the North are really good they will more than likely put out another expansion. The first reason is that they would want to keep as much of the original player base playing to help GW2 and if the wait is to long they may lose to many players because of the time. Also, lots of sales and lots of people playing Eye of the North would show ANET that people liked the expansion and a second one would be good for the game and for business.