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.

Join with 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.

Guild Wars Factions is the second stand-alone release from developer ArenaNet, and features a new world, new mechanics, and new professions.

Gameplay Features

* 4 new distinct regions to explore

* 2 new professions—Assassin and Ritualist—providing 56 dual-class combinations

* 300 new skills to unlock and use

* 20 missions

* Over 200 quests

* Alliance battles—large-scale PvP battles that allow factions to redraw the borders of the Canthan empire

Key Features

* No monthly fees—ever!

* Compelling story and customizable characters set in a stunning world

* Free global competition with real-world prizes

* PvP or roleplaying—you choose the gameplay style

* No loot stealing, spawn camping, and endless travel

Minimum System Specs:

* Windows XP/2000/ME/98
* Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent
* 256 MB RAM
* CD-ROM Drive
* 2 GB Available HDD Space
* ATI Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 or 4 MX Series Video Card with 32MB of VRAM
* 16-bit Sound Card
* Internet connection
* Keyboard and mouse

Recommended System Specs:

* Windows XP/2000
* Intel Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent
* 512 MB RAM
* CD-ROM Drive
* 2 GB Available HDD Space
* ATI Radeon 9000 or GeForce 4 Ti Series Video Card with 64MB of VRAM
* 16-bit Sound Card
* Internet connection
* Keyboard and mouse