Game Update Notes: January 14, 2025

01/14/2025—January 14 Release Notes Note to users of third-party programs: The game may not launch or work properly after we release a new build if you use a third-party program, due to possible incompatibilities. ArenaNet cannot offer support if a third-party modification breaks, interferes with, or prevents you from playing Guild Wars or Guild Wars 2. Our policy regarding third-party programs can be found here. General Fixed a terrain issue in Lowland Shore that prevented some wisps in the Tales of the Lowland Wisps collection from reaching their destination, blocking progress. Fixed an issue in Lowland Shore that prevented some wisps in the Tales of the Lowland Wisps collection from being interacted with when their objective was unlocked but still incomplete, blocking progress. Dragon Response Missions Dragon Response missions have been updated in preparation for the Return to Icebrood Saga bonus event. These changes allow the preparation phase objective to scale properly for group size; the number of objectives to clear the phase for a group of five players will be slightly reduced from the previous state, while the number for solo players will be greatly reduced. Removed the five-minute timer for the preparation phase events and replaced it with a progress objective that fills as players participate in the event's subobjectives. Progress is still gained if the individual subobjective has been completed. Morale boosts can still be gained if the three subobjectives are completed; the requirements for these objectives do not scale and have been significantly lowered. Fixed various pathing issues that could leave characters in awkward positions. Cleaned up a number of marker display issues and inaccurate skill text for events. Fixed a number of small NPC issues to improve event performance.

Late Note: Necromancer Fixed an issue that prevented the scythe visual effect from being properly displayed if it was stowed while in Reaper Shroud.

Bug Fixes: Fixed a texture error on the medium human female Vagabond's Hood and Vagabond's Shoulders skins. Fixed a server crash. Fixed an issue that allowed the Bloodstone Boogie emote's sound to overlap.