Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons

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  • Publisher: NCSOFT
  • Release Date: Feb 28, 2022
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 111 Ratings

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  1. Ormster
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    I think this is the best expansion pack Anet released for Gw2:

    1) The story is well written and is able to connect most of the past plot points in an elegant way, leading to a satisfyng conclusion for the dragon journey gw2 started 9 years ago. It introduces many new characters along the way that get likable very fast, thank also to the amazing voice acting that is able to give them a    I think this is the best expansion pack Anet released for Gw2:

    1) The story is well written and is able to connect most of the past plot points in an elegant way, leading to a satisfyng conclusion for the dragon journey gw2 started 9 years ago. It introduces many new characters along the way that get likable very fast, thank also to the amazing voice acting that is able to give them a distinct personality (both for good and evil characters).

    2) The maps aesthetic is just breathtaking. The art developers already demonstrated their ability in creating amazing maps with the previous 2 expansions, but this one takes the level one step further. Compared to the previous expacs where HoT was all jungle and PoF was all desert, EoD maps offer and unprecedented ambient variety, from a peaceful rural island, to a technological modern city, from a dark deep forest to an open frozen sea. Every view you take, everywhere you go is just eye candy that leaves you in awe.

    3) The meta events are fantastic. Similar to HoT meta events, most of them require coordination between players, and the bosses aren't just dps sponges but are able to fight back very significantly. Bosses mechanics are either completely new or take a page from the raids bosses book, meaning that even in open world players can have a taste of the challenges instanced endgame content is going to provide, allowing new players to learn in a more relaxed environment and making at the same time the open world bosses more engaging. Special mention to the final meta event (no spoilers) in the final map. I genuinely think that not only is the best meta event in all gw2, but one of the best gaming experiences i ever had in an MMO.

    4) EoD strike missions are an amazing addition to instanced content. These 4 new strike missions, check every box that make instanced content fun. They introduce a lot of mechanics that can't be cheesed with healer stacking, the fights are very clear in their telegraphs and very engaging, keeping the players always on their toes to perform mechanics correctly. Despite this, these strikes are also surprisingly approachable for new players because there aren't hard enrage timers if the dps is slow and the difficulty is tuned just right to not make them frustrating for inexperienced groups. At the time of this review a challenge mode version of these strikes is in program to be released shortly that should bump up the difficulty even further, and i can't wait to experience it myself after how good of an impression the normal mode left me with.

    5) The music is incredible. I'm no musician so i can't talk about it in a technical way, but i can tell you the feeling it leaves you with is just amazing. It's able to get you fully immersed to what is happening on screen, always, and i genuinely think is one of the best work the Anet music team ever did, putting to shame music from other MMOs and single player games.

    I'm non giving a 10/10 only because, at the moment of this review, the elite specializations from EoD, while very original in their ideas, are in my opinion a bit chaotic in their theme and functionality, making some of them not very satisfyng to play compared to their counterparts of the previous expansions.

    Overall End of Dragons is well worth it's price, and will give you a gaming experience you won't regret, i promise.    … Expand
  2. apotheotic
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    End of dragons has delivered in a lot of ways, and failed in a few. The main takeaway is that they have set the foundations for more robust content releases in future, and some really stellar room for feature expansion.

    The story, soundtrack, and gameplay of the expansion is wonderful.
  3. Vymlon
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Excellent map design, interesting events and meta events, putting the massively in the massively multiplayer online role-playing game with all possible multiplayer focused content. Better story beats than previous expansions.

    It's great and I am looking forward to what's coming next!
  4. beeforbacon
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Long time GW2 player, just finished the core EOD story, playing virtuoso and I have done some of the 10 man strikes last night. Overall 10/10 for me. Very interesting masteries to play with, fun zones to explore. The third zone in particular is jaw dropping. Lots of fun little easter eggs for old GW1 factions players, and a ton of stuff to do, collections, titles, etc. Great job, arena net!
  5. Discordant
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I've been playing since 2016, and this may be my favorite expansion yet in terms of story, aesthetic, and map design. The magic is back. While HoT gave us the mastery system and PoF gave us mounts, and while I admit the masteries in this expansion aren't as impactful as the previous two, it's just plain fun. Fishing on a skiff with my friends is awesome, the new elite specs are coolI've been playing since 2016, and this may be my favorite expansion yet in terms of story, aesthetic, and map design. The magic is back. While HoT gave us the mastery system and PoF gave us mounts, and while I admit the masteries in this expansion aren't as impactful as the previous two, it's just plain fun. Fishing on a skiff with my friends is awesome, the new elite specs are cool (though not standout), and the new maps are genuinely the best we've ever seen. New Kaineng is my favorite map in the entire game, now, and it feels alive in a way no other city in the game's history has.… Expand
  6. Gulfak
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Arenanet delivered what they promised. Nothing more nothing less. Game is now running considerably faster even on older graphic cards like AMD 7850 HD in 4K and on high/medium settings. The new content is yet to be fully discovered by me, but I'm looking into it. Specialization looks great and the feel of the game is better then ever. Lastly, as a working man I'm seriously thankful, thatArenanet delivered what they promised. Nothing more nothing less. Game is now running considerably faster even on older graphic cards like AMD 7850 HD in 4K and on high/medium settings. The new content is yet to be fully discovered by me, but I'm looking into it. Specialization looks great and the feel of the game is better then ever. Lastly, as a working man I'm seriously thankful, that this game does not evoke the FOMO feeling like other MMOs, where you need to farm hardly to be relevant. Thanks Anet for respecting my time.… Expand
  7. Endosk
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I've been playing GW2 on and off since 2018. Played through the whole content, including EoD already. It seems to me that ArenaNet finally got their sh*t together and have a clear idea of how to handle GW2 from now on. Exporting story missions to Strike Missions enables ArenaNet to streamline content drops and hopefully in a faster cadence. Also, the clear investment in GW2 with theI've been playing GW2 on and off since 2018. Played through the whole content, including EoD already. It seems to me that ArenaNet finally got their sh*t together and have a clear idea of how to handle GW2 from now on. Exporting story missions to Strike Missions enables ArenaNet to streamline content drops and hopefully in a faster cadence. Also, the clear investment in GW2 with the engine upgrade to DX11 and the implementation of Alliances in WvW shows that ArenaNet are betting on the longevity of this MMO.

    As for EoD, it is so f*cking good. Everything from story, soundtrack, voice acting, maps, new features (Jade bot, skiffs, fishing and turtle mount), PvE content (map events and Strike Missions) is on pair with the best in the MMO market.

    This expansion cements GW2 as one of the the best MMOs in the market, unfortunately a hidden underrated gem that has yet to find its place in the spotlight. Hopefully this game starts getting the attention it deserves.    … Expand
  8. tormentor19191
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    High quality story presentation, brilliant voice acting. The Strike Missions are engaging and fun. The new maps are beautiful. End of dragons is a great expansion and worth the price!
  9. TehOwn
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    High quality meta events in all the new maps like Heart of Thorns.

    Excellent and compelling story from start to finish like Path of Fire.

    Didn't expect them to pull it off but they did. Best expansion so far.
  10. Kjolter
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    With End of Dragons, Guild Wars 2’s third major expansion, the team at ArenaNet has created a visually stunning and exceptionally well written experience that is a highlight in an already enjoyable MMORPG. While the new Elite Specifications for Guild Wars 2’s 9 playable professions still require a degree of balancing, everything else in this expansion is as perfect as one can hope for in aWith End of Dragons, Guild Wars 2’s third major expansion, the team at ArenaNet has created a visually stunning and exceptionally well written experience that is a highlight in an already enjoyable MMORPG. While the new Elite Specifications for Guild Wars 2’s 9 playable professions still require a degree of balancing, everything else in this expansion is as perfect as one can hope for in a modern release. The story is full of call backs and well written dialogue, and the setting of Cantha is immaculately fleshed out with lovable characters and gorgeous environments. You can spend hours in just the map first map getting to know the place, and End of Dragon’s new fishing and skiff mastery lines add a huge amount of depth and maneuverability to a game that has long embraced “the joy of movement” as a design philosophy. The new mount, the Siege Turtle, is a blast to ride on with a friend and fills a unique niche, while your new Jade Bot companion adds an element of utility that players might not even know they needed. Overall, End of Dragons is a triumph for the team at ArenaNet, and MMORPG fans would be remiss not to give it a try.… Expand
  11. Vixeneque85
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Well I can see allot of fake negative comments (they are literally copy pasted) from fraud accounts. Sad really. I urge people to take those negative reviews with a grain of salt. And try the game and form your own opinion about it. But here is my honest and heartfelt take as a veteran player: This game is fantastic. No game is perfect, Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons included. But I must sayWell I can see allot of fake negative comments (they are literally copy pasted) from fraud accounts. Sad really. I urge people to take those negative reviews with a grain of salt. And try the game and form your own opinion about it. But here is my honest and heartfelt take as a veteran player: This game is fantastic. No game is perfect, Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons included. But I must say the attention to detail is impressive and so far I am truly enjoying the game. There are some things that need to be adjusted such as the ending meta event. But they are working on that. I have had ZERO disconnects and almost no lag they entire time. Which is rare on a release day of any game, even on highly populated maps. The maps are beautiful and smooth, the story is compelling and touches your heart. The new elite specs are interesting and bring a few new goodies to the game. I will refrain from details because I do not want to give any spoilers. Also Guild wars 2 has one of the best mount systems out there and skiffs just add a new element to the game along with fishing. Which has been challenging, but in the best of ways. I loved it and I highly recommend checking this game out for yourself. If I could give it a higher score I would. You can tell the devs listened to the players and took what they said to heart. They care about the lore and history, but also want to show progress for the future. 10 out of 10 for me.… Expand
  12. MithranArkanere
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    The best Guild Wars 2 expansion so far in regards of all measurements. Story, map design, content, features, enemy design, encounters, music... everything.

    There's only one reason not to give this game a 10: not having actually played this game.
  13. graven2002
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    Very solid expansion. Longest and arguably best told story out of the three. Interesting map design, with beautiful music and environment art. Epic meta events, lots of new enemy designs and combinations, and plenty of achievement quests. Elite specs succeed in changing how each class feels to play. Masteries add new forms of play outside of standard combat / traversal. Overall, aVery solid expansion. Longest and arguably best told story out of the three. Interesting map design, with beautiful music and environment art. Epic meta events, lots of new enemy designs and combinations, and plenty of achievement quests. Elite specs succeed in changing how each class feels to play. Masteries add new forms of play outside of standard combat / traversal. Overall, a very enjoyable experience that I'd recommend to anyone who enjoys the base game.… Expand
  14. Kitabake
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    My nephew said: "It does not look like Guild Wars 2".
    What I feel:"I does not feel like Guild Wars 2" in a good way.
    For me it was 10/10 and new feel is also 10/10. Yes I am a fanboy.
    Thank you.
  15. SimeAi
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    Is it perfect? No. Am I enjoying it? Hell yes.

    As someone with over 8000 hours in Guild Wars 2 (and few hundreds in Guild Wars), I think this was probably the best expansion the game has received, from hand-crafted maps and immersive world, new mechanics, new challenging and engaging strikes to a great story that builds upon basically everything we have experienced and learned so far.    Is it perfect? No. Am I enjoying it? Hell yes.

    As someone with over 8000 hours in Guild Wars 2 (and few hundreds in Guild Wars), I think this was probably the best expansion the game has received, from hand-crafted maps and immersive world, new mechanics, new challenging and engaging strikes to a great story that builds upon basically everything we have experienced and learned so far.

    It is a bit stained by bugs like meta events getting stalled, specializations that are not as good as the previous ones, and crashes/connection instabilities.    … Expand
  16. Mirotvorac
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    High quality expansion in all aspect of Guild Wars 2. Real refresh of game.
  17. Drunkfrank12
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    What an absolutely, fantastic start for End of Dragons, a few hiccups aside this launch has been butter smooth and the content has been top tier.

    The story (no spoilers) is the best Gw2 has ever offered with the highest production quality yet seen for the game. It flows excellently and introduces new characters that fit perfectly with our existing cast and make their mark on this    What an absolutely, fantastic start for End of Dragons, a few hiccups aside this launch has been butter smooth and the content has been top tier.

    The story (no spoilers) is the best Gw2 has ever offered with the highest production quality yet seen for the game. It flows excellently and introduces new characters that fit perfectly with our existing cast and make their mark on this franchise. This closes a book and leaves us ready for the next one to open.

    The Strike missions are also a cut above the rest, while not as difficult due to only being the normal mode version (Hard modes are coming later) these fights have raid complexity written all over them and clearly take some inspiration form FFXIVs trials in the best possible ways, 4 fantastic encounters

    The events and meta(s) are also top tier, they are replayable, they are fun, they are engaging, and again, just some of the best work we have seen in gw2.

    The zones are visually striking and give us a much needed break from the more traditional settings we have seen for so long now, the continent of Cantha is rich and detailed and these new areas are brimming with content and life, people have all praised Kaineng city but my highlight is Shing Jea Island for sure.

    I am just so happy this expansion turned out well, and there is still so much more for us to look forward to, in the coming weeks players will be getting their siege turtles, new legendary weapons, and CONQUERING the new Strikes on challenge mode, and I can't wait.

    Well done Anet, and most of this was done from home, phew. Be proud, this shows that Gw2 is absolutely an mmo worth paying attention to.    … Expand
  18. Moesback
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    #1 game of the century. Go play this if you haven't already you don't want to miss out!
  19. TerterBG
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    10/10
    The expansion have great story.
    The fishing game is excellent. The skiffs are fun, especially with friends. The siege turtle is awesome. The meta events feel like a combination of HoT and PoF metas merged together but with their good parts. The strike missions are fun and challenging, especially the last one. There is a lot of stuff to do in the expansion, lots of objectives    10/10
    The expansion have great story.
    The fishing game is excellent.
    The skiffs are fun, especially with friends.
    The siege turtle is awesome.
    The meta events feel like a combination of HoT and PoF metas merged together but with their good parts.
    The strike missions are fun and challenging, especially the last one.
    There is a lot of stuff to do in the expansion, lots of objectives to fulfill for you to experience everything the the ArenaNet studio has put into this expansion.
    The soundtrack is one of the best in video games I've heard in a while. It tops HoT and PoF soundtracks in my opinion.    … Expand
  20. JohnLSD
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent (except the gay marriage at the end). The new specializations are great and the story and art fantastic. It's quite short but I expect one more complete season. Fishing is also great and, at the moment, you can make a great profit, ~30 gold/hour of relaxation, this makes the expansion less grindy.

    It also feels like it has less content than the other expansions, after finishing the story and tried the final meta a few times I try to find new things to do. I remember that on PoF and HoT I have grinded the maps for hours, but maybe because now I have a lot of legendaries and I don't have to grind for the stats. This felt a lot easier and faster to advance and also more relaxing.

    The negative parts: Still no update on WvW, no new fractals, the new masteries that you unlock are not essential, they feel like novelties. Using waypoint from LA to the new zone cost 9 silver :D.

    Overall I have enjoyed this but I need new content soon, especially content related to WvW, PvP. Maybe 1v1, 2v2 modes.    … Expand
  21. Lilucifer
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Started playing GW2 in 2018, right after Path of Fire release, so i dint really quite had the experience of a expansion launch, so End of Dragons announcement got me hyped from the very begining, and when the day finally came, i was thrilled! It is AMAZING!!! So BEAUTIFUL, SO FULL OS COLORS AND LIFE!! The story is great, it keeps you engaged and eager for the next part. TheStarted playing GW2 in 2018, right after Path of Fire release, so i dint really quite had the experience of a expansion launch, so End of Dragons announcement got me hyped from the very begining, and when the day finally came, i was thrilled! It is AMAZING!!! So BEAUTIFUL, SO FULL OS COLORS AND LIFE!! The story is great, it keeps you engaged and eager for the next part. The especialization lines are so inventive and i cant keep myself from changing builds so i can try everything and see what best works for me. The new masteries are so cool, i cant tell you how many hours i have spent already fishing everywhere i can because its so fun! All the metas are so combat and skills driven, you need your full attention while doing it for a lot of things are happening at the same time and the mechanics are so different from what we have seen before. I love it and i am having a blast with this new expansion, im certainly gonna be still playing these new maps for the next couple of months for so much content there is to complete!!… Expand
  22. Heyra
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    First off all i didn't had big expectations for eod. But dayum i was showed that i was wrong.
    End of Dragons is a masterwork of Art . The look , the music , is 10/10 the song A world Without you is stucked in my Head . It had some start problems with the meta events but most of them are already fixed. World building and Voiceacting are on point . Gw2 truly gets better and better witch    First off all i didn't had big expectations for eod. But dayum i was showed that i was wrong.
    End of Dragons is a masterwork of Art . The look , the music , is 10/10 the song A world Without you is stucked in my Head . It had some start problems with the meta events but most of them are already fixed. World building and Voiceacting are on point . Gw2 truly gets better and better witch each addon.    … Expand
  23. Deathmonger
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    This is no joke the greatest game I have ever played. I will attempt to do this review spoiler free but it is hard because there is just so much to love. I will caveat that there are probably two groups of people that don't rate this as high. First would be those that loved the old grungy Cantha in GW1. Second, those that come back and forth to GW2 when there is an expansion or itThis is no joke the greatest game I have ever played. I will attempt to do this review spoiler free but it is hard because there is just so much to love. I will caveat that there are probably two groups of people that don't rate this as high. First would be those that loved the old grungy Cantha in GW1. Second, those that come back and forth to GW2 when there is an expansion or it strikes their fancy. For those that have played almost all content and been with it for over nine years...it is the magnum opus. It is how Mass Effect should have turned out naturally instead of how the company was forced to half fix due to fan fury. The voice acting, the lines, the hilarity is there and so good it even hits on a second playthrough. The expansion is plenty of content...PLENTY. Took me days/about two weeks even with finally getting started right away with everyone else and playing several hours a day. The masteries are fun and give end game and are not even really necessary. The plot is epic. EPIC. Wraps everything up and gives even EPILOGUE which is often so lacking in games--it isn't the end of GW2 so don't panic or think like a lot of us did that this is the end and how lovely on to GW3....nope. But we do have no idea where we are going next which is amazing :). The final meta event is one of the greatest if not greatest gaming moments of all time. This game/expansion is a true ten. Perfect 10, no one will change my mind. Now if you will excuse me...back to it just because it is that fun!… Expand
  24. Thaksin
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    Я прошел сюжетную часть!
    Это было потрясающе!
    Спасибо ArenaNet вы лучшие!
  25. lorkano
    May 2, 2022
    9
    I've been playing this game since Path of Fire release. This expansion improved on story delivery systems developed during Living World Season 4 and IBS, and delivered in my opinion best story chapter to date. Masteries are not perfect, but fishing is very enjoyable. Weakest point is the turtle mount. Map design is one still one of the best in the industry, especially compared to otherI've been playing this game since Path of Fire release. This expansion improved on story delivery systems developed during Living World Season 4 and IBS, and delivered in my opinion best story chapter to date. Masteries are not perfect, but fishing is very enjoyable. Weakest point is the turtle mount. Map design is one still one of the best in the industry, especially compared to other mmos.
    Soundtrack for this expansion is one of the best I've heard in the industry. There are many achivements to find, especially on third map. There is some endgame content, not much but they will build on it.
    While this isn't game for everyone, it's perfect game for me. Thats why there are barely mixed reviews of the expansion - either you love it or you don't.    … Expand
  26. KlausArne
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    This addition can really bring different emotions, there were lingering moments, there were good moments, but in the end the addition is amazing, the new systems complement the gameplay a little, and even if the new systems are not perfect - I think - that the addition deserves 8! The new balance is far from the past and perfect, but I'm playing this game with GW1 and I can understand whyThis addition can really bring different emotions, there were lingering moments, there were good moments, but in the end the addition is amazing, the new systems complement the gameplay a little, and even if the new systems are not perfect - I think - that the addition deserves 8! The new balance is far from the past and perfect, but I'm playing this game with GW1 and I can understand why this is happening, it remains to be hoped that the edits will help smooth everything out.… Expand

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. RPG Fan
    May 16, 2022
    80
    Unlike other Guild Wars 2 expansions, End of Dragons doesn’t have one big feature to hang its hat on. Instead, it offers several smaller features and the game’s most enjoyable campaign yet. Factor in beautiful new maps and challenging but engaging late-game bosses, and there’s plenty of content for Guild Wars 2 fans to come back to.
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  2. Meristation
    Apr 14, 2022
    75
    An expansion with lights and shadows but interesting for Guild Wars 2 players nonetheless. Too much time waiting for a content that looks hurried at some points.
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  3. PC Gamer
    Apr 4, 2022
    81
    A worthy send-off to Guild Wars 2's Elder Dragon saga, and a reason to be optimistic about the future of the game.
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