# Guild Wars 2 Game Update Notes: May 12, 2026

- Product: Guild Wars 2 (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guild-wars-2)
- Vendor: ArenaNet
- Date: 2026-05-08
- Original notes: https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/topic/170058-game-update-notes-may-12-2026/
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/guild-wars-2/releases/2026-05-08-game-update-notes-may-12-2026

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05/12/2026—May 12 Release Notes Note to users of third-party programs: The game may not launch or work properly after we release a new build if you use a third-party program, due to possible incompati…