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Vision of Eternity DLC – What’s New & Coming in 2026! | GW2 News

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Alright, let’s talk about the new DLC: Vision of Eternity 🚀

Finally here! It brings us two new maps and an 8-episode story. Over 2026, in each quarter, we can expect new items and PvE content, while the rest of the story slowly rolls out. I won’t spoil the story, but just know that our old friends Rytlock and Soto are still around. They’re our buddies in this adventure too! 😎

What’s already here?

• 8 Episode VoE story
• 2 new maps
• Legend weapons
• New skins
• New Skimmer mount features

What’s coming in 2026?

• Story probably completes at 18-19 episodes
• 2 more new maps
• New strikes and fractals (I don’t think we’ll get a raid)
• New LFG system
• Elite spec balance adjustments (PvE, PvP, and WvW will keep getting patches)
• New open world trinkets and rings – legendary items!

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So… is GW2 turning into World of Warcraft? 🤔

Here’s the deal: Aurora and Vision trinkets exist already (from LS3 & LS4), legendary armor had 3 types (raid/envoy, PvP, WvW), back items had 3 (AD Infinitum via fractals, PvP, WvW), and there were 2 different legendary rings (Coalescence via raid, Conflax via WvW). Until Soto arrived, that was the situation.

Now with Soto and JT: Obsidian legendary armor can be farmed in open world. No need for raids or PvP/WvW anymore! Orrax back item arrives too, so no fractals, PvP, or WvW grind needed. And the new VoE legendary rings and accessories? No more chasing LS3/LS4 map achievements! Basically… we’re entering a WoW-style loop. Each new DLC will overwrite old maps for most players.

Some of you might be thinking: “What about the old maps and achievements?” Good question. This is great for new players—they get faster progression. Yes, crafting new open world legendary items costs a bit, but hundreds of achievements aren’t required. Just some achievements to unlock, but trust me—LS3 Aurora or LS4 Vision still remain more challenging.

These are just my personal thoughts. GW2 is slowly moving to a WoW-style progression. Get ready for it! Love you all, have an awesome weekend, and take care of yourselves! ❤️