Download the Guild Wars Client

You can download the Guild Wars Reforged client at any time from here: https://www.guildwars.com/download

Once installed, use your Guild Wars Reforged account to log in and play. If you don't have an account yet, you can follow the instructions in this article to register a Guild Wars Reforged account.

Installation Instructions


  1. Double-click the GwSetup.exe file.
    • If prompted to run the file, select Run.
    • If prompted to let the executable make changes to your device, select Yes.
  2. Next, select a location where you want to install Guild Wars Reforged. By default, it will install to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Guild Wars
  3. Press Ok once you've selected a location.
  4. Guild Wars Reforged will begin downloading the latest game files from the account server. This may take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours depending on the speed of your internet connection.
  5. Once the installation finishes, the game will launch automatically.
  6. Login with your Guild Wars Reforged account or create a new account to begin your journey!

Getting Started


  • If you need to purchase a game key, you can learn about where to find one in this article.
  • If you need help creating your Guild Wars Reforged account, you can follow the instructions in this article.
  • You will only be able to download the Guild Wars client from Steam if you have bought either the original Guild Wars or Guild Wars Reforged via Steam.