Guild Wars 2® – Shadow of the Mad King 2026 Is Now Live!

Summary

Once again, the air grows chill, the veil between the Mad Realm and Tyria grows thin, and the Shadow of the Mad King falls over Lion’s Arch and beyond. Log in now for the spooky celebrations, fiendish fun, and mountains of candy! The haunting lasts until November 3, so check out the full release notes and start your trick-or-treating.

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Thrilling Rewards

This year’s festival comes with a lineup of eerie new rewards. Complete the (Annual) Halloween Rituals meta-achievement to earn the Primeval King’s Wrappings headpiece and your choice of the Fog Machine weapon. Save up enough Candy Corn Cobs (and other spooky materials) and you can purchase a Plush Mad King Backpack and Mini Longhaired Black Cat of your very own! And if decorating is part of your tradition, you can talk to Deft Lahar in Lion’s Arch to unlock the following new guild and housing decorations: Plush Zhaia, Plush Mad King, Foreboding Raven Tree, and Foreboding Raven Roost.

Fall Fun in the Gem Store

Evon Gnashblade is celebrating with discounts and new items from the Black Lion Trading Company! Halloween-themed items, like the Witch’s Outfit, are available at a 20% discount until November 3, and the Black Lion Chest has been updated with the guaranteed Evon Gnashblade Trick-or-Treat Bag and the chance to get the Flowing Sand Cape.
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