ArenaNet has revealed details about the upcoming Homesteads feature in Guild Wars 2, which will be available in the Janthir Wilds expansion on August 20. This feature allows players to personalize their own space with over 300 decorative items, collect daily resources, and even store alternate characters and mounts in a personal instance.
Guild Wars 2 has announced its fifth expansion pack, Janthir Wilds, which promises to bring a wealth of new content to the game. The expansion will introduce two new zones in the enigmatic Isles of Janthir, a revamped Warclaw that’s now accessible in open-world gameplay, and the long-awaited two-handed spear – a brand-new weapon addition since the game’s initial release. However, the most buzzworthy announcement among fans is undoubtedly the Homesteads feature, which will finally bring player housing to the game.
Guild Wars 2 has finally given fans a glimpse of its highly-anticipated Homesteads feature. As reported by PC Gamer, who got an exclusive hands-on experience with the system, Homesteads will become accessible to players early in the Janthir Wilds storyline. The instanced system ensures that players can enjoy their personal space without the stress of competing for plots or worrying about losses. With total creative freedom, players can decorate their Homesteads by placing objects anywhere, even defying gravity or combining items in unique ways.
Experience a revolutionary housing system, free from lotteries, plots, and evictions, unlike other MMOs. Unlock your Homestead early in the Janthir Wilds storyline and enjoy total creative freedom with:
- Precise control over decorations on X, Y, and Z axes
- Over 300 decorations at launch, with a goal of 800 by the expansion’s end
- Personalized displays for mounts, skiffs, and characters
- Armor and weapon stands to showcase rare gear
- Resource gathering areas (mine, logging camp, farm) for daily materials
Decorations will be obtainable through a new crafting system, holiday events, or the in-game cash shop.
The excitement doesn’t stop there! Players can now proudly display their favorite cosmetics in their Homestead, showcasing their personal style and flair. Armor and weapon racks allow players to exhibit their most impressive outfits, while stables provide a space to highlight their rarest mount skins. What’s more, alternate characters who log out in the Homestead can be seen socializing with other characters in the instance, even gaining a buff while they relax. With its flexible and player-friendly design, Guild Wars 2’s Homesteads truly live up to their promise as the most accommodating housing system in any MMORPG.
