Login screen announcements

The following is a list of the current Guild Wars announcements, known as Messages of the Day by ArenaNet, published via the login screen of the game client.

Wintersday in July
This weekend, Wintersday Priests will provide access to the Snowball Arena from Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, Ascalon City, Kamadan, and the Great Temple of Balthazar. As a special treat this year, snowball combatants can dress in their favorite costumes during the fight! Wintersday-themed items will also drop from monsters across the land. Wintersday in July will begin at noon Pacific (-7 GMT) this Friday and last until 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, July 17.

Epic new content! Winds of Change
Winds of Change is here! This multi-stage storyline set in Cantha features new quests, new Canthan costumes, and history-making battles. Speak with Zei Ri in Kaineng Center to get started!

I Have a New Key
If you've just purchased a Guild Wars product, click on the 'Create Account or Add Access Key' link in the login dialog to add your new access key.