Live Now: “The Realm of Dreams,” Second Major Update for Guild Wars 2 : Secrets of the Obscure

by The Guild Wars 2 Team on February 27, 2024

“The Realm of Dreams” Is Live

Today, we’re thrilled for you to experience the second major update for Guild Wars 2®: Secrets of the Obscure™—”The Realm of Dreams”! This update contains three new story chapters that begin when Heitor’s barrier has finally fallen. Peitha’s army prepares to march further into the heart of Nayos, but what dangers await beyond the veil, and how much attrition can her forces survive? Peitha and the wayfinder will need new allies to bolster their ranks if they hope to bring the war to Eparch’s gates. But who will they be able to convince to step out from the shadow of the Midnight King?

As a refresher, this update—and the final major update to follow in a few months—are part of the Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure content cycle and therefore included for anyone who owns the expansion!

Items from the new Wizard's Vault refresh including Solar Astrolabe weapons and Skysage's armor.

What’s New?

Our studio update blog from last week gives a great overview of what to expect for Guild Wars 2 over the next couple of months. Today’s “The Realm of Dreams” update comes with scads of new things to do, places to explore, and rewards to collect.

  • Three new story chapters
  • A new weapon proficiency for every profession
  • Tier one Obsidian legendary armor (upgradeable to tier two in our next major update)
  • The legendary relic
  • Wizard’s Vault seasonal refresh (remember, cosmetic items you missed are now in the Legacy Rewards tab and don’t expire!)
  • Expanded Inner Nayos explorable zone
  • Temple of Febe Strike Mission challenge mode
  • Expanded Astral Ward Mastery
  • Two new legendary Convergences bosses
  • New ranger pet: Sky-Chak Striker
  • Many new achievements and rewards

Six GW2 characters wearing different full-length capes representing the different bastions of the Wizard's Court.

We hope you enjoy exploring the new update, and be sure to check out the full release notes for “The Realm of Dreams” on the official Guild Wars 2 forums.

Lastly, we’d like to share some amazing key art wallpaper for “The Realm of Dreams” with all of you.

Happy gaming!