Guild Wars 2

I opened a new account, loaded the game, and got in to play without the normal challenge to enter a game serial code. I found I can play but have a banner in the upper left corner to upgrade to full access, which is what I want to do. However, my only option behind that banner is to purchase Heart of Thorns, which I don’t want to do. How to I become just become an ordinary full account, by entering a perfectly good game serial code, like my other?

Since the expansion’s pre-purchase appeared, purchasing solely a core account has become significantly more difficult as ANet are trying to keep all of their players in one boat. With that said, if you are only looking to purchase the core game, the only places left are retailers that have core copies left over, ANet themselves no longer sell it.

An example of a retailer that might still sell the core game would be AmazonUS or AmazonUK, as well as Walmart or Gamestop if you are in the US.

The only other way to become an ordinary full account is to purchase Heart of Thorns, which is what I recommend since it comes with the core game fully unlocked as well.

There is no free alternative to becoming an ordinary full account.

If you have a serial code and are looking to apply it to your existing account, you can go to “register.guildwars2.com” and log-in at the top right corner and apply the code.

I hope that answered your question.

I purchased the core game several months ago but have not gotten around to using the game code until now. I don’t want to purchase anything, but simply use the item I’ve purchased.

Michael.9403:

I purchased the core game several months ago but have not gotten around to using the game code until now. I don’t want to purchase anything, but simply use the item I’ve purchased.

Then I would go to this link “register.guildwars2.com” and log in at the top right hand corner. Once logged in “Redeem a Code” should be an option on your Overview page. Try inputting the code there once you click on it and then submit.

This should upgrade your account to the full core account with no restrictions. I don’t think the code should have expired (if they can, they might not ever expire).

Bring up the Guildwars2 website. Select Services/Account and login with that account. On the account page go to the “Game Content” tab and you will find an “Add a Code” toward the bottom of the screen.