As the fourth anniversary of Guild Wars 2‘s launch draws near, we’ve loved watching players reminisce about their most memorable moments in Tyria using the #GW2BDay hashtag. In this video, ArenaNet developers look back at launch night on August 28, 2012, the work they did, the celebration, and what it was like to see Guild Wars 2 come alive with thousands of players from all over the world.

By calling Tyria home—and building the greatest community in online gaming—you’ve made it a real, living world full of ever-changing experiences. We’re so happy to be with you on this journey, and we can’t wait to play alongside you for many years to come. Thank you for helping shape Guild Wars 2 and for sharing your memories!