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Posted by: Sages.3496

Sages.3496

So since i have been playing guild war’s 2 since the launch, ive seen more and more content being added. the living story in specific wich i beleave started in 2013, ive compiled a list of thing’s that has made me wonder what has been going on until recently i came to a conclusion. Arena-net is working on a new expansion for guild war’s 2 to open up the Maguuma Wastes or Magus Falls. the evidence is rather obvious:

1: we have not heard much from anet if anything on the matter.
2: they have put out a recent living story announcing a new dragon.
3: Anet has been building up more and more staff members recently.
4: They have been constantly upgrading their server’s for better performance and stability.

Why you may ask? because Mordremoth was awakened by scarlet, i beleave him/her to be in one of the two places i mentioned. if this is true, the expansion would allow them to unlock a place that not even a living story can access as it literally is just a part of the map. it doesnt exist for them to unlock at all, it would require a expansion to access. Also because of their new recycle of old content allowing them more time to work on the expansion.

Links to what lead me to this conclusion:
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Mordremoth
http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/13/4325904/guild-wars-2-expansion-pack-is-being-prepared-says-ncsoft
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Battle_for_Lion's_Arch:_Aftermath

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Posted by: Astral Projections.7320

Astral Projections.7320

Just a comment. https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/external?l=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.polygon.com%2F2013%2F5%2F13%2F4325904%2Fguild-wars-2-expansion-pack-is-being-prepared-says-ncsoft is from May 13, 2013, literally over a year ago and iirc that was quickly denied by ANet.

From March 24th, 2013 http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/03/24/pax-east-2013-arenanet-on-guild-wars-2s-near-and-far-future/
At the moment, we know that the game’s developers are not looking to release a major expansion, focusing instead on more immediate content releases on a short schedule to make the game as good as it can be.

Now they may expand into new maps using the living story as a mechanism but it seems they are not going to have an expansion players can buy.

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Posted by: Sages.3496

Sages.3496

Just a comment. https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/external?l=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.polygon.com%2F2013%2F5%2F13%2F4325904%2Fguild-wars-2-expansion-pack-is-being-prepared-says-ncsoft is from May 13, 2013, literally over a year ago and iirc that was quickly denied by ANet.

From March 24th, 2013 http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/03/24/pax-east-2013-arenanet-on-guild-wars-2s-near-and-far-future/
At the moment, we know that the game’s developers are not looking to release a major expansion, focusing instead on more immediate content releases on a short schedule to make the game as good as it can be.

Now they may expand into new maps using the living story as a mechanism but it seems they are not going to have an expansion players can buy.

I reply with this, that section of the map doesnt exist at all. the previous living stories all were part of the map that was able to be unlocked where as the maguuma jungle and magus falls where the new dragon may have awoken isnt even physicaly there. That being said, anet would not say if there was a expansion in the works even if asked, especialy given the game was still new at that point and expansions take a long time to even get into the pre-alpha stage. so they would not give others hope on a project that may well be scrapped and pushed back.

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Posted by: Ouimette.5902

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It wouldn’t make sense to release the game in china to then release an expansion within the next months.

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Posted by: Astral Projections.7320

Astral Projections.7320

Just a comment. https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/external?l=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.polygon.com%2F2013%2F5%2F13%2F4325904%2Fguild-wars-2-expansion-pack-is-being-prepared-says-ncsoft is from May 13, 2013, literally over a year ago and iirc that was quickly denied by ANet.

From March 24th, 2013 http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/03/24/pax-east-2013-arenanet-on-guild-wars-2s-near-and-far-future/
At the moment, we know that the game’s developers are not looking to release a major expansion, focusing instead on more immediate content releases on a short schedule to make the game as good as it can be.

Now they may expand into new maps using the living story as a mechanism but it seems they are not going to have an expansion players can buy.

I reply with this, that section of the map doesnt exist at all. the previous living stories all were part of the map that was able to be unlocked where as the maguuma jungle and magus falls where the new dragon may have awoken isnt even physicaly there. That being said, anet would not say if there was a expansion in the works even if asked, especialy given the game was still new at that point and expansions take a long time to even get into the pre-alpha stage. so they would not give others hope on a project that may well be scrapped and pushed back.

Are you talking about an expansion, an increase in game content that the players have to pay for, or the game expanding into new maps ?

That quote said no expansions, which means no new paid for increases in content. If you mean something besides the standard defintion then you should define what you mean in your original post.

I think it’s likely the game will expand into new maps but they have repeatedly said they aren’t going to have expansions.

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Posted by: vincecontix.1264

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well now thats gw2 has been released in china they may have time to work on an expansion.

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Posted by: Sages.3496

Sages.3496

well now thats gw2 has been released in china they may have time to work on an expansion.

That is also another good point, look at the next patch. it is a re-roll of old content. why would they be doing this? it is a easy way of keeping people busy as they work on a new expansion.

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Posted by: Belenwyn.8674

Belenwyn.8674

NcSoft stated that they will talk about an expansion later on. Currently Arenanet is focused on the release in China and the time after it. In NA/EU the main focus is the live service (could mean LW 2and even more). If everything is completed they will talk about an expansion.

Do not expect an expansion with costs in the near or medium future. China will dictate the launch time. The promotion in China was pay once a play free afterwards. Now you cannot announce an expansion with costs a short time after launch or the players would blame KongZhong to be a big liar. Expansions without costs are the only way now. In 12 months would be a good time to launch something with costs.

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Posted by: Corpus Christi.2057

Corpus Christi.2057

NcSoft stated that they will talk about an expansion later on. Currently Arenanet is focused on the release in China and the time after it. In NA/EU the main focus is the live service (could mean LW 2and even more). If everything is completed they will talk about an expansion.

Do not expect an expansion with costs in the near or medium future. China will dictate the launch time. The promotion in China was pay once a play free afterwards. Now you cannot announce an expansion with costs a short time after launch or the players would blame KongZhong to be a big liar. Expansions without costs are the only way now. In 12 months would be a good time to launch something with costs.

Don’t the Chinese have a possiblity of buying a premium account/sub fee?

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Posted by: Belenwyn.8674

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They have the possibility but not the obligation to opt for the title system.