ArenaNet has thrilled its community with the announcement of Guild Wars: Reforged, a fresh take on the pioneering 2006 MMORPG. Scheduled for release on December 3, this updated version will be available on Steam and PC Windows, drawing players in with not just improved graphics, but also the exciting addition of controller and Steam Deck support. Fans are now eagerly wondering if similar features will be introduced in Guild Wars 2. However, reports suggest that there are currently no plans for such an update in the sequel, much to the disappointment of many players.
Guild Wars: Reforged and Partner Studio Collaboration
The development of Guild Wars: Reforged seems to be largely driven by 2weeks, a partner studio made up of former ArenaNet developers. While their involvement in the original game’s revival is clear, there appears to be no effort from them to extend this work to Guild Wars 2 at the moment. Players are left wishing for official gamepad support, a feature that remains elusive despite past efforts.
The Push for Controller Support in Guild Wars 2
In the past, ArenaNet showed interest in integrating controller support into Guild Wars 2. Notably, Gameplay Programmer Jon Olson had been working on this as a side project, which he discussed on Reddit. Despite making significant progress with a focus on accessibility, Olson’s departure from the company left this promising feature unfinished. As it stands, no one has continued his work, which is unfortunate given the game’s thriving status bolstered by the recent Visions of Eternity expansion and the decline of New World, drawing new players to the MMORPG.
The Future of Gamepad Support in ArenaNet Titles
Looking ahead, there is hope that upcoming projects from ArenaNet will include native controller support. Although there was a mention by an NCSOFT executive about Guild Wars 3, ArenaNet has neither confirmed nor denied any development, leaving fans in anticipation. As it stands, Guild Wars 2 players continue to wait for official gamepad support, which remains a highly desired feature.
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