Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure - New Adventures in the Skies of Tyria
Dear friends of sophisticated online role-playing games, buckle up! We are rapidly approaching the release of Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure. With this expansion, brand new areas to explore await us high in the skies above Tyria. And that's not all!
New Areas and the Raptor Mount
We can look forward to two new explorable zones and the Wizard's Tower outpost. And there's even more to discover, as an additional map will open up with future releases. But don't worry, to explore these maps, we will gain access to a new simplified method for unlocking our Skyscale mount, as well as new masteries for flying mounts.
The Raptor mount will also be unlocked for owners of Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure. However, you will need Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire™ to train the corresponding masteries.
Skyscale Expansion and Flight Training Mastery
The Skyscale expansion was originally introduced with the finale of Living World Season 4 and required a significant investment of time and materials. In Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, we have now added a parallel path to unlock the Skyscale and its masteries.
You will be guided through the expansion story to the new Skyscale acquisition method. Once you have unlocked the first tier of the Flight Training Mastery track, you can look forward to a streamlined Skyscale collection. Don't worry - we have retained much of the theming and storytelling of the collection.
Enhanced Movement and Combat Options
In addition to the new Flight Training Mastery, you can train certain masteries or unlock and train them later. Your mounts' Air Rescue and Wall Launch abilities will be improved.
Both updrafts and ley lines throughout Tyria are compatible with the new combination masteries, allowing flying mounts - the Griffon and the Skyscale - to utilize them. These complementary effects constantly expand the possibilities for exploration and provide riders with new opportunities for incredible aerial maneuvers.
New Abilities for Your Skyscale
We are excited for you to get your hands on the new Fireball ability for the Skyscale. It complements their other tricks nicely and opens up some nice combat options. The new ability allows for precise targeting - without dismounting!
More Content After Completion
After completing the Flight Training Mastery track, a new collection will open up, offering a Cryptic-themed Skyscale skin as a reward.
The new methods to unlock the Skyscale, as well as all the masteries, will be available on August 22nd with the initial release of Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure.
See you in the skies of Tyria soon!
Friends, I hope you are as excited as I am! I can't wait to see all of you up there in the skies of Tyria in Guild Wars 2. Unleash your flying dragons and let's embark on these new adventures together!
