New WvW Borderlands Map Beta Opens in Guild Wars 2

A first beta test of a new World vs. World borderlands map has started in Guild Wars 2. Inspired by Ascalon before and during the Searing, the battlefield replaces all borderlands maps for the duration of the test, so players can explore and fight on it until December 8.

The map is still an early, gray-box version with unfinished art. The developers want feedback on how it feels to move around, whether objectives are well placed, and how terrain shapes fights. Players can share their thoughts on the official World vs. World forums.

Alongside the beta, the War Score system is leaving beta with extra weight on kills and revives. Skirmish rewards are available now, match rewards start with the November 13 reset, and quality-of-life changes include streamlined auto-loot and an "Upgrade All" button for WvW abilities.