
About Guild Wars: Factions
Players from around the world to battle for the future of Cantha—a complex empire dominated by bureaucracy and strife, living under the shadow of an ancient evil. You must find a way to defeat Shiro and his afflicted minions as you navigate a hostile political climate. Guild Wars Factions is the second stand-alone release from developer ArenaNet, and features a new world, new mechanics, and new professions.
Two hundred years ago, the Betrayer, Shiro Tagachi, transformed the lush continent of Cantha into a devastated landscape of stone forests and crystalline seas. Now, in a land torn asunder by war, who you fight is as important as who you serve. While Kurzicks and Luxons battle for ever-decreasing resources, a horrible plague threatens the very existence of an empire still reeling from the betrayal that nearly destroyed it two centuries earlier.
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Guild Wars: Factions FAQ
When did Guild Wars: Factions come out?
Guild Wars: Factions was released on April 28, 2006 for PC.
Is Guild Wars: Factions on PlayStation 5?
No. Guild Wars: Factions has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC.
Is Guild Wars: Factions on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Guild Wars: Factions has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC.
Is Guild Wars: Factions on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Guild Wars: Factions has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC.
Who is making Guild Wars: Factions?
Guild Wars: Factions is developed by ArenaNet and published by NCSOFT.
Is Guild Wars: Factions multiplayer?
Yes. Guild Wars: Factions supports multiplayer and massively multiplayer online (mmo).
Is Guild Wars: Factions good?
Critics give Guild Wars: Factions an average score of 80/100 across 3 reviews.
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