250 years after the events of the award winning Guild Wars a new threat has risen. The 5 Elder Dragons are causing destruction and are forcing the several races of Tyria to settle their disputes and reunite a guild known as Destiny's Edge if they want to defeat the Elder Dragons led by the undead Zhaitan.

Guild Wars 2 features five different races and eight different professions, which themselves are divided into three different weight classes, you must choose from when creating your character. Unlike most other MMORPGs Guild Wars 2 doesn't feature the usual distinction between Tank, DPS and Healer. Instead every character is a jack of all trades with ten skill slots in total, five of which determined by their race, profession and equipment, one for healing and four of undefined roles that are unlocked through progression in the game, including an elite skill.

Another special thing about Guild Wars 2 is that the story follows a path you create as you play. At certain points during the game you're presented with choices which will influence how the world you play will turn out, making for a unique experience for every player and giving it high replay value.