Guild Wars: Afterlife FAQ

Guild Wars: Afterlife is the first new paid DLC for Guild Wars in nearly 20 years. It introduces new features to the game, including:

  • Dynamic Dungeon with a unique skill-drafting system
  • New Outpost and Story in the land of Xotecha
  • New Rewards

You can read more about the all the features included in the DLC on the official website.

Guild Wars: Afterlife FAQ


Q: When will Guild Wars: Afterlife launch?

A: Guild Wars: Afterlife is scheduled to launch January 13, 2027. 

Visit https://store.guildwars.com/product/guild-wars-afterlife for more information about the game!

Q: Is the expansion “buy to play”?

A: Yes. Guild Wars: Afterlife is a paid DLC for Guild Wars Reforged.

When you purchase Afterlife, you will unlock access to a new dungeon, story, and more. 

There are no additional subscription fees to play Guild Wars Reforged. Which means once you own it, it's yours to explore!

Q: Do I need to buy a copy of the core Guild Wars Reforged game to play the expansion?

A: Yes. Guild Wars: Afterlife is DLC and not a standalone experience. You will need to own the base game in order to play Afterlife.

Q: Is Guild Wars: Reforged or any of its previous DLC's included when I buy Guild Wars: Afterlife?

A: No. Guild Wars: Afterlife is separate from the base Guild Wars: Reforged game and previous DLC packages.

Q: Are there any bonuses for pre-purchasing Guild Wars: Afterlife?

A: Pre-purchasing will grant you the "Vestments of the Order" costume. For more information, please see the official site. 

Q: Will the "Vestments of the Order" costume be available for purchase separately?

A: Yes. The "Vestments of the Order" will be sold separately soon after launch.

Q: Will Guild Wars: Afterlife only be available digitally, or is there a boxed edition as well?

A: Guild Wars: Afterlife is available exclusively as a digital download. 

Q: What if I have a Steam account?

A: You must visit the Steam Store to purchase for your Steam account.

Q: What if I play on mobile (Android or iOS)?

A: You should purchase the game through the appropriate store for your platform.

Please open the mobile app and see the in-game store for details.

For any purchase assistance, including refunds, please contact the support team for your platform.