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== Update 2026-05-19 ==
=== Mobile Soft Launch ===
Today's build is our '''mobile soft launch''' build. Mobile soft launches are typically done by releasing the game in a few territories where developers can ensure the expanded platforms and various devices work before releasing the game world-wide. Today we've released the mobile build on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store in '''Australia''', '''New Zealand''', '''the Philippines''', and '''Canada'''.

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[[File:Preregister-apple-en-sized.svg|150px|link=https://apps.apple.com/app/820613069|Download on the App Store]]
[[File:Pre-register-with-google-en.png|170px|link=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.arena.guildwars.reforged|Get it on Google Play]]
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Players in other regions can [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.arena.guildwars.reforged pre-register] and will be notified when the game is released in their region.

Mobile players will play on the same Live servers as PC and Steam Deck players. There is no special marking distinguishing a mobile player.

The '''free version''' of the game includes the Prophecies campaign with some restrictions. Chat, player-to-player trading, the ability to invite other players to a party (but you can be invited), and PvP are not available. These restrictions can be removed from the Prophecies campaign by purchasing an upgrade from the in-game store available on the character select screen. Ads are served to defray the cost of running the game — they only appear during map transitions. If you are playing in a long-lived instance, you will never be interrupted with an ad. The in-store offering is called '''Prophecies Campaign (Ad Free)'''.

If you are an existing player with an ArenaNet account, you can log in with your existing account and your entire progress will be shared. Just choose '''Sign In With Existing Account'''.

[[File:GuildWarsReforged-GoogleLogin.png|800px|Login with Google]]

You should not see any advertisements.

=== Known Issues ===

==== Downloading the Game ====
The iOS version comes preinstalled with the initial game data you need to create a character and start the Prophecies campaign. The Android version currently patches in-game from scratch. Both use a new downloading and patching system. Improvements to the accuracy of loading bars are still in progress. It will be tempting to 'tab away' while downloading but this is likely to cause a disconnect. To continue, you will probably have to fully exit the app and restart it.

==== iOS Version 26.4 or Greater Required ====
iOS versions prior to 26.4 have a memory management issue that will cause the game to restart. Please update your device to version 26.4 or later before playing.

==== Networking and Connectivity ====
Be on the lookout for technical issues with connections and latency. For this initial launch, players in the soft launch territories will be playing on the American servers. We are working on a more robust system for identifying the datacenter closest to you. While new players will by default start on the American servers, you can choose a locale and language using the '''Map Travel''' option, and that selection will remain "sticky".

* '''Oceania players:''' The Korean datacenter is closest to you.
* Generally, the game is fairly latency-friendly for PvE play. (The game has been tested successfully from Bellevue, WA while connected to Korean servers.)
* Our alpha testers have had varying success using a VPN. If you are having trouble connecting, consider disabling your VPN. Guild Wars uses '''port 6112''', which is sometimes used by torrent servers and can be blocked by some VPNs.

==== Localization ====
Not all text has been localized yet.

==== Mobile Renderer ====
The mobile version of the game uses a new renderer. We've been able to run it on a wide range of devices (including many Windows graphics cards) with good success, but some maps use special rendering techniques. We'd love to hear reports — and possibly screenshots — of any rendering errors you encounter.

==== Mobile HUD ====
Just as with Steam Deck, we have added a new user interface. We're very interested in how easy it is to figure out, so at least initially we're not going to post a lot of documentation on it! The game is meant to be played in '''landscape mode''' (and should force that) and uses '''virtual joysticks'''. You can also ''tap through'' most of the UI to ''run to point''.

=== Minimum Client Requirements ===
The game renders well on an '''iPhone SE''' (released 2020) and a '''Samsung A50s''' (released 2019). Since the game is free, the easiest way to check compatibility is simply to try it on your device.

=== Where to Post Comments ===
* The '''discussion page''' under this wiki page will be monitored for comments.
* The [https://www.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/ Guild Wars subreddit] will be surveyed as well.

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