Guild Wars Afterlife
Fan-Made Community WikiYour complete companion to Guild Wars Afterlife, the first new Guild Wars expansion in 20 years. Master the Xotecha region, the Unformed dungeon, skill drafting builds, and co-op play before launch day.
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Co-op in Guild Wars Afterlife: Friends, Parties & Henchmen
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Guild Wars Afterlife Requires Guild Wars Reforged to Play
Guild Wars Afterlife Rewards Guide: Run & Permanent Unlocks
Guild Wars Afterlife Unformed Dungeon Guide: Runs & Bosses
Guild Wars Afterlife Xotecha Guide: Region, Jungle & Mists
Guild Wars Afterlife: Everything to Know Before the Launch
What Is Guild Wars Afterlife? The New DLC Explained Simply
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Your Guild Wars Afterlife Journey
Beginner Guide
Start here if you are new: what the DLC is, what owning Guild Wars Reforged means, and what to do first on January 13.
Own the Base Game
Afterlife is a paid expansion, not a standalone game. Learn what Reforged includes and how to get ready before launch.
Master Skill Drafting
Draft skills as you go instead of copying a fixed build. See how the new system shapes every loadout and dungeon run.
Bring Your Party
Play co-op with friends or fill empty slots with AI Henchmen. Plan roles that fit the Unformed's shifting layouts.
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Beginner Guide
Everything new players need before January 13: the Reforged requirement, new systems, and a first-day plan.
Release Date & Preorder
January 13, 2027 on Steam and mobile, $29.99 at launch or $23.99 while preorders run.
Skill Drafting Builds
How the draft system works and which profession pairings reinforce each other in the Unformed.
Unformed Dungeon Guide
Survive the dungeon that reshapes itself every run — Nightmares, layouts and draft priorities.
Bosses & Nightmares
Every boss and Nightmare shown so far, with counters and what changes pre-launch to release day.
Xotecha Region Guide
Ancient stone portals, spirits and the jungle realm between worlds that anchors the expansion.
Preorder Bonus & Price
What the Vestments of the Order outfit contains and whether the $23.99 preorder is worth locking in.
Steam, iOS & Android
Where to buy on PC, how the mobile versions connect to your account, and cross-platform co-op.
Story of Xotecha
The confirmed story beats: the Mists, the Order of the Moonless Night and the Cult of Odran.
Explore the Guild Wars Afterlife Wiki
Eight hubs covering everything announced so far — systems, regions, enemies, lore and release news, updated after every official reveal.
Guild Wars Afterlife Beginner Guide
New to the expansion? Start here: the Reforged requirement, the new systems, and a day-one plan for January 13.
Guild Wars Afterlife Unformed Dungeon Guide
The dungeon that reshapes itself every run. Learn its rules instead of memorizing one layout.
Guild Wars Afterlife Skill Drafting Builds
Draft skills as you progress instead of copying a fixed bar — every build becomes a set of choices.
Guild Wars Afterlife Bosses & Nightmares
Every boss and Nightmare encounter with patterns, counters and drops — filled in as official info lands.
Guild Wars Afterlife Story & Lore
Xotecha, the Mists and what the afterlife theme means for the original Guild Wars storyline.
Guild Wars Afterlife Rewards & Progression
What progression unlocks across Xotecha and how rewards carry back into Guild Wars Reforged.
Guild Wars Afterlife Co-op & Henchmen
Play with friends across platforms, or fill empty slots with AI Henchmen when they are offline.
Guild Wars Afterlife Release & FAQ
The January 13, 2027 launch, pricing, preorder bonus and every official update in one place.
What is Guild Wars Afterlife?
Guild Wars Afterlife is a paid story DLC for Guild Wars Reforged, announced by ArenaNet on November 3, 2026 — the first new Guild Wars expansion in twenty years. It sends players into Xotecha, a jungle realm of ancient stone portals and spirits, and into the Unformed, a dynamic dungeon that reshapes itself every run.
A new skill drafting system replaces the fixed skill bar, bosses and Nightmares gate your progress, and co-op play with AI Henchmen keeps parties full. The wiki covers all of it for launch on January 13, 2027.
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- Developer
- ArenaNet
- Publisher
- ArenaNet
- Platforms
- PC, iOS, Android
- Release Date
- January 13, 2027
- Genre
- Story DLC
- Requires
- Guild Wars Reforged
- Price
- $29.99 USD
Frequently Asked Questions about Guild Wars Afterlife
Quick answers to the most common questions about Guild Wars Afterlife — release date, price, platforms and the base-game requirement.
What is Guild Wars Afterlife?
It is a paid story DLC for Guild Wars Reforged, announced by ArenaNet on November 3, 2026. It adds the jungle region of Xotecha, the Unformed dynamic dungeon, the skill drafting system and co-op play with Henchmen.
When does Guild Wars Afterlife release?
January 13, 2027 on PC via Steam and on iOS and Android mobile devices.
Do I need Guild Wars Reforged to play?
Yes. Afterlife is an expansion, not a standalone game, so you must own Guild Wars Reforged to play it.
How much does Guild Wars Afterlife cost?
The DLC costs $29.99 USD at launch. Preorders are open at $23.99 and include the Vestments of the Order outfit bonus.
What is skill drafting?
A new build system where you draft skills as you play instead of locking a fixed skill bar, making each run of the Unformed dungeon a fresh set of choices.
Can I play co-op?
Yes. Afterlife supports co-op play, and you can fill empty party slots with AI Henchmen when friends are offline.
Ready to Enter Guild Wars Afterlife?
Start with the beginner guide and be ready the moment the Mists open on January 13, 2027.
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