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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Guild Wars cover.jpg | |cover = Guild Wars cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| guild-wars | 89}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| guild-wars | 89}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | cosmetic, free-to-grind}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | cosmetic, free-to-grind, unlock }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | MMORPG}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | MMORPG}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Guild Wars }} | ||
|steam appid = 29720 | |steam appid = 29720 | ||
|steam appid side = 29540,29560,29570,29580,29600,29610,29620,29630,29700,29710 | |steam appid side = 29540,29560,29570,29580,29600,29610,29620,29630,29700,29710 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |lutris = guild-wars | ||
|strategywiki = Guild Wars | |strategywiki = Guild Wars | ||
+ | |mobygames = 17905 | ||
|wikipedia = Guild Wars (video game) | |wikipedia = Guild Wars (video game) | ||
|winehq = 2243 | |winehq = 2243 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
|introduction = '''''Guild Wars''''' is an online multiplayer {{Glossary:RPG}} developed by [[Company:ArenaNet|ArenaNet]] and published by [[Company:NCSOFT|NCSOFT]]. | |introduction = '''''Guild Wars''''' is an online multiplayer {{Glossary:RPG}} developed by [[Company:ArenaNet|ArenaNet]] and published by [[Company:NCSOFT|NCSOFT]]. | ||
− | |release history = ''Guild Wars'' was released for Windows on April 28, 2005. | + | |release history = ''Guild Wars'' was released for Windows on April 28, 2005. It was followed by three expansions: '''Factions''' on April 28, 2006, '''Nightfall''' on October 27, 2006, and '''Eye of the North''' on August 31, 2007. The former two do not require the base game to access. |
|current state = As of April 2021, ''Guild Wars'' receives occasional updates that aim to fix issues and to ensure the game performs better on modern hardware.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Game_updates|title=Game updates|date=2021-04-17}}</ref> | |current state = As of April 2021, ''Guild Wars'' receives occasional updates that aim to fix issues and to ensure the game performs better on modern hardware.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Game_updates|title=Game updates|date=2021-04-17}}</ref> | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page Guild Wars Wiki] - official wiki for Guild Wars - accessible in-game using the <code>/wiki</code> command. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/ r/GuildWars Subreddit] | ||
{{mm}} [https://help.guildwars.com/ Guild Wars Support] | {{mm}} [https://help.guildwars.com/ Guild Wars Support] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/29720/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/29720/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Official | https://store.guildwars.com/ | Account, Online | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Official | https://store.guildwars.com/ | Account, Online | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 29540 | Account, Online | Also available as part of | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 29540 | Account, Online | GOTY Edition. Also available as part of {{store link|Steam|29570|Guild Wars Trilogy}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 29720 | Account, Online | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 29720 | Account, Online | Original version. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Trilogy''' release includes access to the base game content and the first two expansion packs. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Complete Collection''' release includes access to all base game and expansion pack content. | ||
− | == | + | ==Monetization== |
− | + | {{Monetization | |
− | {{ | + | |ad-supported = |
− | + | |expansion pack = Two expansion packs are standalone, one requires any of the standalone products. | |
− | + | |freeware = | |
− | + | |free-to-play = | |
− | + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | |
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{DLC| | |
− | {{ | + | {{DLC/row | Factions | Standalone. | Windows }} |
+ | {{DLC/row | Nightfall | Standalone. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row | Eye of the North | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Microtransactions |
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = '''Costumes''', visual outfits that cover armors, ''' | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = Various account upgrades, for example '''Xunlai Material Storage Expansion''', '''Extra Character Slot'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Install high-quality and bonus music tracks=== | ===Install high-quality and bonus music tracks=== | ||
{{ii}} ''Guild Wars'' featured additional music tracks that could be installed to the game which were sold by the game's composer. They are no longer available for purchase, but can be downloaded and installed by following the instructions in [https://old.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/comments/8tgtou/directsong_revival_pack/ this Reddit post]. | {{ii}} ''Guild Wars'' featured additional music tracks that could be installed to the game which were sold by the game's composer. They are no longer available for purchase, but can be downloaded and installed by following the instructions in [https://old.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/comments/8tgtou/directsong_revival_pack/ this Reddit post]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/guild-wars | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/guild-wars | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Background, Effects, Dialog, UI | |separate volume notes = Music, Background, Effects, Dialog, UI | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070715042723/http://www.soundblaster.com/eax/gaming/gameindex.asp?gameID=68245|title=EAX Featured Game: Guild Wars Nightfall|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Restore EAX support for modern hardware=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Creative ALchemy Universal|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/28-creative-alchemy-universal/ Creative ALchemy Universal]. | ||
+ | # Run Creative ALchemy Universal. | ||
+ | # Move ''Guild Wars'' from the "Installed Games" section to the "ALchemy-enabled Games" section. | ||
+ | # Launch the game, open "Options" (F11), select the "Sound" tab, and enable "Use 3D Audio Hardware" and "Use EAX". | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If ''Guild Wars'' does not appear in "Installed Games", manually add it with the "Add" button. Set "Game Title" to something other than "Guild Wars", such as "Guild Wars 1". Set "Location" to "Use Game Path" and paste in the path to {{p|game}}. The settings should be fine without modifications. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} If the game fails to start, the sound hardware may be incompatible with Creative ALchemy Universal. To undo the changes, open Creative ALchemy Universal and move "Guild Wars" from the "ALchemy-enabled Games" section to the "Installed Games" section. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.guildwars.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000979507-Guild-Wars-System-Requirements|title=Guild Wars System Requirements|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|minOS = Vista, 7 | |minOS = Vista, 7 | ||
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|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or equivalent | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or equivalent | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = ATI Radeon 9000 | |recGPU = ATI Radeon 9000 | ||
|recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti Series | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti Series | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} At the game's launch, the game also supported Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, ME, 2000, and XP. 16-bit operating system support was dropped in 2012. Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, and ME support was dropped in 2019. Windows 2000 and XP support was dropped on January 1, 2021.<ref> | + | {{ii}} At the game's launch, the game also supported Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, ME, 2000, and XP. 16-bit operating system support was dropped in 2012. Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, and ME support was dropped in 2019. Windows 2000 and XP support was dropped on January 1, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Feedback:Developer_updates/20201109|title=An update on Guild Wars technology and Windows XP|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 05:46, 10 November 2023
Developers | |
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ArenaNet | |
Publishers | |
NCSOFT | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 28, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Free-to-grind, Unlock |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | MMORPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Guild Wars |
Guild Wars | |
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Guild Wars | 2005 |
Guild Wars 2 | 2012 |
Guild Wars is an online multiplayer RPG developed by ArenaNet and published by NCSOFT.
Guild Wars was released for Windows on April 28, 2005. It was followed by three expansions: Factions on April 28, 2006, Nightfall on October 27, 2006, and Eye of the North on August 31, 2007. The former two do not require the base game to access.
As of April 2021, Guild Wars receives occasional updates that aim to fix issues and to ensure the game performs better on modern hardware.[1]
General information
- Guild Wars Wiki - official wiki for Guild Wars - accessible in-game using the
/wiki
command. - r/GuildWars Subreddit
- Guild Wars Support
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website | ||||
Steam | GOTY Edition. Also available as part of Guild Wars Trilogy. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Original version. |
Version differences
- The Trilogy release includes access to the base game content and the first two expansion packs.
- The Complete Collection release includes access to all base game and expansion pack content.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | Two expansion packs are standalone, one requires any of the standalone products. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Factions | Standalone. | |
Nightfall | Standalone. | |
Eye of the North |
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Cosmetic | Costumes, visual outfits that cover armors, |
Unlock | Various account upgrades, for example Xunlai Material Storage Expansion, Extra Character Slot. |
Essential improvements
Install high-quality and bonus music tracks
- Guild Wars featured additional music tracks that could be installed to the game which were sold by the game's composer. They are no longer available for purchase, but can be downloaded and installed by following the instructions in this Reddit post.
- Replaces some of the game's soundtrack with higher bitrate versions (up to 320kbps).
- Supplements the soundtrack with additional bonus tracks.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/29720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/29720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Slider does not show numerical values. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Toggle to turn on 16x anisotropic filtering with "Use best texture filtering" option. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Above 60hz the game seems more susceptible to stutter. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Background, Effects, Dialog, UI | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | [2] |
Restore EAX support for modern hardware
Use Creative ALchemy Universal |
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Notes
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows[3] | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 8500 Nvidia GeForce 3 or 4 MX Series 32 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon 9000 Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti Series 64 MB of VRAM |
- At the game's launch, the game also supported Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, ME, 2000, and XP. 16-bit operating system support was dropped in 2012. Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, and ME support was dropped in 2019. Windows 2000 and XP support was dropped on January 1, 2021.[4]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (29720) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Game updates - last accessed on 2021-04-17
- ↑ EAX Featured Game: Guild Wars Nightfall - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Guild Wars System Requirements - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ An update on Guild Wars technology and Windows XP - last accessed on May 2023