Steam
This article is about the gaming platform. For the trident skill, see Steam (elementalist skill). 
Steam is a video game distribution platform which ArenaNet has partnered with for the distribution of Guild Wars 2. The game was first purchasable through Steam on August 23, 2022 at noon Pacific Time (UTC-7), coinciding with the Guild Wars 2 10th Anniversary.
Account differences[edit]
- Primary article: Account
Steam accounts are able to experience the core Guild Wars 2 game for free, with the same restrictions applied to free accounts created through the Guild Wars 2 website (ArenaNet account). However, additional restrictions apply to Steam accounts:[1][2]
- Guild Wars 2 accounts created via Steam must log in via Steam. Accounts created on other platforms are completely separate and cannot be transferred over.
- Authentication options are through Steam and not ArenaNet.
- Gem codes or expansion game codes cannot be redeemed (must be purchased via Steam).
- Deluxe and Ultimate editions of expansions cannot be purchased on the storefront. However, Digital Deluxe Upgrades can be purchased in-game with
for all owned content. - Guild Wars accounts cannot be linked (only available for ArenaNet Guild Wars 2 accounts).
- Steam support handles issues with account access, management and Steam store/wallet purchases. For in-game issues and in-game gem store purchases, contact the Guild Wars 2 support team.[1]
Products[edit]
- For historical offers, see: Steam/historical
Base game[edit]
| Store Page | Guild Wars 2 |
|---|---|
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| Release date | August 23, 2022 First availability on platform |
| Price | Free |
| Includes |  Guild Wars 2 Living World Season 1
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Downloadable Content[edit]
The tables below list all content currently available for purchase on the storefront. These purchases are only available to Steam accounts and cannot be purchased for or applied to accounts created on other storefronts, such as Epic Games or ArenaNet.
Expansions[edit]
- See also: Expansion
| Store Page | Heart of Thorns & Path of Fire Expansions |
End of Dragons | Elder Dragon Saga— Complete Collection1 |
Secrets of the Obscure | Janthir Wilds | Visions of Eternity |
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| Release date | August 23, 2022 First availability on platform | August 23, 2022 First availability on platform | August 23, 2022 First availability on platform | August 22, 2023 | August 20, 2024 | October 28, 2025 |
| Price | $29.99/29,99€/£25.99 | $29.99/29,99€/£25.99 | $99.97/99,97€/£86.97 | $24.99/24,99€/£20.99 | $24.99/24,99€/£20.99 | $24.99/24,99€/£20.99 |
| Includes |  Heart of Thorns Path of Fire |
 End of Dragons |
Heart of ThornsPath of FireEnd of DragonsLiving World Seasons 2-5 |
 Secrets of the Obscure |
 Janthir Wilds |
 Visions of Eternity
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| Bonus items |  Shared Inventory Slot Max Level Boost |
Shared Inventory SlotMax Level Boost |
Shared Inventory Slot (2)Max Level Boost (2) |
Shared Inventory SlotMax Level Boost |
Shared Inventory SlotMax Level Boost |
Shared Inventory SlotMax Level Boost
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- This bundle cannot be purchased on accounts or gifted to accounts that own any of the included content.
Other[edit]
| Store Page | Starter Pack |
|---|---|
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| Release date | December 9, 2025 |
| Price | $/€ 19.99 Non-refundable |
| Contents |
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Cloud gaming[edit]
All Steam players can play and stream the Steam version of Guild Wars 2 across their devices via GeForce NOW, NVIDIA's cloud gaming service.
Trivia[edit]
- Two special limited in-game bundles were released during the launch, offering quality of life upgrades at a discounted price:
Steam Welcome Pack and 
Steam Elite Jump-Start Package.
- These have been renamed to the Guild Wars 2 Welcome Pack and Guild Wars 2 Elite Jump-Start Package respectively. Their purchase is not limited to Steam players.
External links[edit]
- Steam store
- store.steampowered.com | Steam - Guild Wars 2
- store.steampowered.com | Steam - Guild Wars 2 - Heart of Thorns & Path of Fire Expansions
- store.steampowered.com | Steam - Guild Wars 2 - End of Dragons Expansion
- store.steampowered.com | Steam - Guild Wars 2 - Complete Collection
- store.steampowered.com | Steam - Guild Wars 2 - Secrets of the Obscure Expansion
- store.steampowered.com | Steam - Guild Wars 2 - Janthir Wilds Expansion
- store.steampowered.com | Steam - Guild Wars 2 - Visions of Eternity Expansion
- Steam platform
- Steam — Wikipedia article
- Help links
- help.guildwars2.com | Guild Wars 2 Support - Steam FAQ
- /r/Guildwars2 | Logging into Guild Wars 2 on Steam with an existing account
