How many GW expansions are planned? - Guild Wars Forums

illmyke · Jan 27, 2007, 07:40 PM // 19:40

I'm curious to know if there is a planned number of expansions for GW and then they'll be done?

Also, has there been a set date for the 4th expansion?

DeanBB · Jan 27, 2007, 07:42 PM // 19:42

One every 6 months is the plan. No official word on chapter 4 yet.

The Pointless · Jan 27, 2007, 08:42 PM // 20:42

I remember reading that 10 campaigns were planned, one every 6 months (a plan considered out the window before Factions finally came out).

The next chapter is rumoured to be Guild Wars: Utopia due to talk of the domain guildwarsutopia.com being registered. And I expect that this chapter will be out sometime in April, like Factions last year.

Thermoblaze · Jan 28, 2007, 11:19 AM // 11:19

about system req it will be the same like NF or?

xyke · Jan 28, 2007, 11:27 AM // 11:27

Think so Black Knight, but there might have been some tweaks somewhere in the process.

MegaMouse · Jan 28, 2007, 12:25 PM // 12:25

I think that the system requirements might be a bit higher. Due to tweaks that they have made in the past. Not saying that someone with a lower end computer will not be able to play it just saying following their track record expect a bit more power will be needed to be able to set your graphics to "High Qualiy".

Mega Mouse

Yanman.be · Jan 28, 2007, 12:28 PM // 12:28

I think they will gradually increase the "recommended" requirement by adding more sfx when you put detail on highest. Also, Vista needs higher requirements for the same fps, so I think they're gonna tweak it a bit.

Njaiguni Blaze · Jan 28, 2007, 01:36 PM // 13:36

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Originally Posted by The Pointless

The next chapter is rumoured to be Guild Wars: Utopia due to talk of the domain guildwarsutopia.com being registered. And I expect that this chapter will be out sometime in April, like Factions last year.

Utopia was a hoax. Check the stories. They should announce the next chapter pretty soon though.

The Pointless · Jan 28, 2007, 01:40 PM // 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Njaiguni Blaze

Utopia was a hoax. Check the stories. They should announce the next chapter pretty soon though.

Stupid people who have nothing better to do with their lives than start hoaxes. Such a wonderful world we live in...

*Darcy* · Jan 28, 2007, 03:39 PM // 15:39

If ANet does it as in the past, the release will be about one month after the preview weekend.

So everyone will know the release date as soon as they announce the preview and pre-order bonus pack.

Njaiguni Blaze · Jan 29, 2007, 12:49 AM // 00:49

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Originally Posted by The Pointless

Stupid people who have nothing better to do with their lives than start hoaxes. Such a wonderful world we live in...

Well the domain was registered though, but one of the devs/spokesmen said it was something they were working on, but was not the title for the next chapter.
I only hope Gwen will make a comeback.

Dervish Gnome · Feb 21, 2007, 07:26 AM // 07:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Njaiguni Blaze

Utopia was a hoax. Check the stories. They should announce the next chapter pretty soon though.

Why do they mess with my dreams?! *SOB*

Sorry...lack of sleep talking. But I am glad to know that more GW fun will be coming out sometime.

Hell Raiser · Feb 21, 2007, 07:55 AM // 07:55

There is now official word on Chapter 4

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Originally Posted by NCsoft

The company also aims to provide a multi-faceted game portfolio to overseas users. Exteel™ and Dungeon Runners™ will be launched in the first half of the year, while the company anticipates the launching of Tabula Rasa and a new major update to the Guild Wars franchise in the latter half of 2007.

(source= http://www.ncsoft.com/eng/NCPress/View.asp?hSeq=1)
Now before you go saying that a "Major Update" could mean just a patch, read this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArenaNet

ArenaNet is currently working on a fourth campaign that will once again expand the explorable world of Guild Wars and provide ever-deepening insight into the history of that world and the stories of its people. It is scheduled for release in 2007.

(Source=
http://arena.net/games/default.php )

It is HIGHLY unlikely that they would even say that a there would be Major Update to the Franchise and mean that the game will be updated. It is also unlikely that these two things are seperate.

EDIT: Btw I believe Utopia to be the Project Name, and not the name of the game.

Retribution X · Feb 21, 2007, 03:07 PM // 15:07

Maybe It's an expansion this time.

I know, that's hypocritical...

Jan 27, 2007, 07:40 PM // 19:40	#1
illmyke Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2007	How many GW expansions are planned? I'm curious to know if there is a planned number of expansions for GW and then they'll be done? Also, has there been a set date for the 4th expansion?

Jan 27, 2007, 07:42 PM // 19:42	#2
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	One every 6 months is the plan. No official word on chapter 4 yet.

Jan 27, 2007, 08:42 PM // 20:42	#3
The Pointless Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Stuck in the UK Guild: Rage International [RAGE] Profession: W/Me	I remember reading that 10 campaigns were planned, one every 6 months (a plan considered out the window before Factions finally came out). The next chapter is rumoured to be Guild Wars: Utopia due to talk of the domain guildwarsutopia.com being registered. And I expect that this chapter will be out sometime in April, like Factions last year.

Jan 28, 2007, 11:19 AM // 11:19	#4
Thermoblaze Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Croatia Guild: New Dragons[NDR] Profession: Mo/	about system req it will be the same like NF or?

Jan 28, 2007, 11:27 AM // 11:27	#5
xyke Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 12121 Guild: And then and then and [Then] Profession: Mo/E	Think so Black Knight, but there might have been some tweaks somewhere in the process.

Jan 28, 2007, 12:25 PM // 12:25	#6
MegaMouse Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: south mississippi Guild: Warriors Of Melos WOM Profession: E/N	I think that the system requirements might be a bit higher. Due to tweaks that they have made in the past. Not saying that someone with a lower end computer will not be able to play it just saying following their track record expect a bit more power will be needed to be able to set your graphics to "High Qualiy". Mega Mouse

Jan 28, 2007, 12:28 PM // 12:28	#7
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	I think they will gradually increase the "recommended" requirement by adding more sfx when you put detail on highest. Also, Vista needs higher requirements for the same fps, so I think they're gonna tweak it a bit.

Jan 28, 2007, 03:39 PM // 15:39	#10
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	If ANet does it as in the past, the release will be about one month after the preview weekend. So everyone will know the release date as soon as they announce the preview and pre-order bonus pack.

Feb 21, 2007, 03:07 PM // 15:07	#14
Retribution X Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Check behind you again. Profession: N/	Maybe It's an expansion this time. I know, that's hypocritical...