After three years of focusing on frequent, bite-sized content updates, Guild Wars 2's first bona fide expansion launches today. It's called Heart of Thorns, and in true ArenaNet fashion it differs significantly from what you normally get in an MMORPG expansion package.
Here are the 10 big things you need to know about Heart of Thorns.
MMORPG expansions usually include a boost to the level cap, which generally means that newer players get left farther and farther behind with each new expansion. But with Heart of Thorns, Guild Wars 2's level cap will remain at 80. Players who've reached level 80 will instead focus on building Mastery points, a type of horizontal progression that gives them the option of mastering everything from hang gliders to new languages that open new PvE content. Masteries improve with experience much like traditional levels, but since you're allowed to focus on the mastery you choose, they allow for a uniquely customizable "leveling" experience.
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Here are the 10 big things you need to know about Heart of Thorns.
MMORPG expansions usually include a boost to the level cap, which generally means that newer players get left farther and farther behind with each new expansion. But with Heart of Thorns, Guild Wars 2's level cap will remain at 80. Players who've reached level 80 will instead focus on building Mastery points, a type of horizontal progression that gives them the option of mastering everything from hang gliders to new languages that open new PvE content. Masteries improve with experience much like traditional levels, but since you're allowed to focus on the mastery you choose, they allow for a uniquely customizable "leveling" experience.
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